Course details

This part time Sport & Fitness course over 2 years is FREE to anyone in receipt of social welfare payments and to medical card holders and offers the chance to pursue a career in the sport & fitness industry.

The course is split into 2 groups Fitness and Sport with an emphasis placed on gaining a fitness qualification and various coaching awards respectively. There are also several theory based modules which require students to gain a deeper understanding of the various elements in the sport & fitness industry. These elements combined provide students with further education and workplace opportunities. If students successfully complete the 2 years they will also receive the FETAC level 5 award in sport and recreation.

Course modules

  • Sport Group
  • Exercise & Fitness
  • Nutrition
  • Sport & Recreation Studies
  • Communications

Fitness Group

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Leisure Facility Operations
  • Work Experience
  • Leisure Facility Administration
  • ITEC Diploma in Gym Instruction

How do I get in?

This course is aimed at those in receipt of a social welfare payment. Prior interest or experience in sport or fitness is essential, a leaving certificate or equivalent qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.

Students will also be required to carry out a formal interview with the course co-ordinator.

What do I get out of it?

  • QQI/FETAC level 5 award in Sport & Recreation studies – 5M5146.
  • ITEC Diploma in Gym Instruction

Where can I go from here?

  • Progression to further or third level education
  • Progression to our advanced soccer career and development course
  • Employment in the sport & fitness industry
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Pearse College of Further Education

Since they began offering ctheirses to adults in 1967 they have been motivated by these words of Padraig Pearse. they believe that if you take the first step of returning to education with us, then it is their responsibility to motivate, challenge and enctheirage you to take the next one to:
Start or restart ytheir education
Start on the path to a career
Start a new stage of ytheir life
their ctheirses are designed to prepare students for employment and third level education in an adult-friendly environment. In Pearse College, mature students returning to education mix with school leavers, teachers and students, working together to discover capabilities, explore possibilities and realise potential.
It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, with a highly qualified, dedicated and caring staff, excellent facilities, a unique atmosphere and a proven track record.
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