Course details
This course is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for employment in an ever-expanding Sports and Leisure Industry. It is ideal for both school leavers and mature students who have a keen interest in sport and recreation. This course can also be used as a stepping stone to further education through the Higher Education Links scheme.
Certification
National certificate – FETAC Level 5 Sport and Recreation
FAI Kick Start Level 1 Soccer coaching certificate
Occupational First Aid Certificate
GAA Foundation Level coaching certificate
Code of Ethics Award
Sports Inclusion Training
Entry Requirements
Applicants will be interviewed and places awarded based on suitability for the course.
Career Options
Leisure Attendants, Fitness Instructors, Sports Coaches and Sports Retailers.
Work Experience
Each student will get practical experience while working in areas such as leisure centres, retail outlets and coaching. Relationships can be built up between employers and students which may lead to full-time employment on completion of the course.
Further Education Links
FETAC Level 6 Leisure and Recreation Management (Colaiste Stiofain Naofa), National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness (University of Limerick), Recreation and Leisure Management BBus (CIT), BA Sports Studies (UCC) and Specialist Professional courses in practical areas e.g. Aerobics, Lifeguarding.
COURSE OUTLINE
Sports and Recreation Studies (5N2667), Communications (5N0690), Work experience* (5N1356), Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749), Nutrition (5N2006), Leisure Facility Administration (5N4666), Exercise and Fitness (5N2668), Word Processing (5N1358), Soccer Coaching (5N4887)
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About McEgan College
McEgan College is a co-educational school providing a broad curriculum to both girls and boys up to Leaving Certificate level. The school prides itself on catering for the needs of all students and indeed for the wider community. The original school was opened in 1934 and was dedicated to Boetius McEgan, Bishop of Ross, who was captured by Cromwellian forces after a battle in the Castle Park and executed at Carrigadrohid Castle in 1650. In 1984 an extension of ten rooms was built on the site of the original castle and in 1996 three additional classrooms were added to the College.
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