Sport & Recreation

Course details

This is a one year full time course designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the sports/leisure/recreation/ nutrition industry. This course combines both practical and theoretical elements. Students who qualify in this area can pursue the following careers:

• Gym /Fitness Instructor,
• Sports Retail Management,
• Personal Trainer,
• Sports Development Officer,
• Recreation and Leisure Management.
• Students can also achieve F.A.I. and G.A.A.accreditation certification. Graduates can apply to Institutes of
• technology for follow on courses.

Entry requirements

A pass at Leaving certificate / leaving certificate applied(merit) or equivalent is required.

Modules Included:

• Soccer Coaching
• Nutrition
• Applied Anatomy & Physiology
• G.A.A. Coaching
• Sport & recreation studies
• Exercise & fitness
• Kinesiology
• Occupational first-aid
• Communications
• Computer applications
• Information technology skills
• Work experience

Certification

FETAC LEVEL 5 in Sports and Recreation 5M5146