Sports Coaching

Course details

This course is a course. A typical week consists of the student being on campus for four days where the theory and practical elements of the course are covered. On the fifth day the student will be based in an industry setting to complete their work experience module. Students will be given extensive training in instruction techniques and are encouraged to seek work placements in gyms or leisure centres to supplement their learning. Classes start at 9.00am and run up to 4.00pm, students are encouraged to participate in college sports activities which are generally held on Wednesday afternoons.

Course Content

• Sports and Recreation Studies
• Exercise and Fitness
• Work Experience
• Health Related Fitness
• Communications
• Sports Anatomy and Physiology
• Nutrition
• Occupational First Aid
• Word Processing
• Safety and Health at Work
• Planning gym-based exercise
• Instructing gym-based exercise

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

Sports

Students can participate in a variety of sports at Higher Education Level. These sports may include: Gaelic Football Soccer Hockey Basketball Rugby

The following sports are also catered for at Leinster Schools and/or CDETB Level:
Cross-country, Track and Field Athletics, Swimming and Golf.

Career Opportunities

Options for graduates from this course such include: Working with National Governing Bodies, Sport Development Officers. Gym Instructors.

Many of our students progress to the Higher National Diplomas that are offered at Inchicore College of Further Education. On successful completion of this course, students can use this certificate to fulfil the entry requirement of having passed a higher level Leaving Certificate subject.

Students may also avail of the Higher Education Links Scheme to access courses in many Institutes of Technology. Our Career Guidance department will guide you through the steps involved.