Course details
Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Injury Therapies at Mallow College of Further Education is intended for those who wish to pursue a career in the health and fitness or sports injuries industry. On completion of this programme learners will have acquired the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of not only sports massage and injury treatment but also of gym and fitness instruction. Graduates of this programme will have a unique combination of qualifications in sports injuries, gym instruction as well as health and recreation making them very attractive to the workforce. These courses are certified by the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) who apply a rigid set of standards governing attendance, learning and examinations.
Career Prospects
- Sports injury therapists
- Gymnasiums
- Health studios
- Health clubs
- Self employment
Course Contents
- Sports Massage Therapy Level 4 ITEC.
- Fitness Instructing (Gym-based exercise) Level 2 ITEC.
- Sports Industry Practice ITEC.
- Exercise & Fitness Level 5 QQI.
- Sports Nutrition ITEC.
- Sports Psychology ITEC.
- Health Promotion ITEC.
- On-site Massage ITEC.
- Communications (5N0690) Level 5 QQI.
- Work Experience (5N1356) Level 5 QQI.
Entry Requirements
- No CAO points required.
- An English language test may be required for international students from countries where English is not a first language.
- Places will be allocated on the basis of an interview.
- QQI Level 5 award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146, or ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage QAN-601/5574/7, or equivalent.
Certification
- QQI Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise, Level 6 – 6M5147.
- ITEC Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy, Level 4 – QAN 501/0942/X.
- ITEC Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based exercise), Level 2 – QAN 500/9459/2.
Work Experience
Clinical and field work is an integral part of this course. The dates and duration will be specified by the college.
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About Mallow College of Further Education
On behalf of the management and staff of Mallow College of Further Education, I am pleased to present the College’s new prospectus, setting out the range of courses, services and progression opportunities on offer in this academic year.
Mallow College of Further Education has expanded rapidly in recent years, both in terms of student numbers and in terms of the teaching and learning facilities available. This expansion is testament to the quality and persity of the courses provided and to the commitment and expertise of the teaching staff. It also reflects the positive perception which the College enjoys in the wider community as a centre of excellence in the provision of courses and programmes which can lead students on to further educational opportunities or directly into employment.
They are proud to be one of the largest providers of further education in Munster and our sustained growth over recent years indicates our continuing ambition to providing the highest standards so that our students may attain their goals. Our teachers are highly motivated by the prospect of enabling students to fulfil their potential and are innovative in their use of different methodologies towards effective teaching and learning including the utilisation of the most up-to-date software and technology in the classroom.
They are confident that you will find a course to meet your needs from the comprehensive range outlined in this prospectus and They can assure you that your learning will be facilitated in a stimulating, positive and supportive environment. The College community Theylcomes the opportunity to work with you and will strive to support your personal and academic development. They look forward to meeting you during the forthcoming academic year in Mallow College of Further Education.
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