Sports, Recreation and Exercise

Course details

The purpose of this QQI level 5 award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and/or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

Course Content

Component Title Code

Communications

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related tasks, operating independently while under general direction.

Work Experience

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction.

Exercise and Fitness

This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and instructional skills to assist an exercise instructor in the delivery of a safe and effective exercise programme or class.

Nutrition

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the nutritional composition of food and the effects of food and nutrition on an individual’s health and personal wellbeing.

Sport and Recreation Studies

This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning sport and recreation activities to enable the learner to work under supervision in a variety of sport, recreation and exercise contexts.

Sports Anatomy and Physiology

This programme module aims to equip the learner with knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and how it is relevant to participation in sports and exercise.

Coaching Various

The purpose of these modules is to provide a Learner with the relevant knowledge and skills for training and coaching in a range of areas.

Occupational First Aid

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide and co-ordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with the requirements of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 and the associated Guide to these Regulations

Award Information

QQI Level 5 certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or FETAC Level 4. For mature candidates (21+) experience will be considered in lieu of academic qualifications.

Note: This course requires participants to be Garda vetted. Continued participation on the course and work placement is dependent on the successful completion of this process.