Sports Coaching
This course is designed to give students the training required to work in the sport & leisure industry. Participants develop a high level of knowledge in physical fitness and coaching.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
For information please visit our Progression and Career Guidance pages under Student Supports
Opportunities open to students who did not achieve the desired Leaving Certificate to allow entry to your desired course from the CAO system, you can have the opportunity to achieve up to 390 points in a PLC course and gain access to 3rd Level or for mature students who did not complete a Leaving Certificate to gain access to 3rd Level.
Further information
Fees
€175 GCC Student Services Fee applies to all learners
€50 QQI Certification Fee applies to all learners except
Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
€500 Course Fees applies to all students
Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.
We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inis.gov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie .
Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
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Course Modules
Modules
Sports Anatomy and Physiology - 5N4648
Sports and Recreation Studies - 5N2667
Basketball Coaching - 5N4888
Exercise and Fitness - 5N2668
Communications - 5N0690
Soccer Coaching - 5N4887
Work Experience - 5N1356
GAA Coaching - 5N5085
Nutrition - 5N2006
Work Experience
This course provides the student with the opportunity to work with local gyms and leisure centres. Links developed here may benefit the student in their vocational area. Eligible students may also benefit from coaching experience in local schools.
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Special Features
Additional qualifications may be offered to eligible students and awarded by the following accredited bodies.
These include; ITEC, NCEF, National Sporting Governing Bodies, Galway City Sports Partnership, Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) and Sport Ireland.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
Phone: 091 755464 / 091758054
Email: gcc@gretb.ie
Website: www.galwaycc.ie
Co-ordinator: Susie Cunningham
Contact: susie.cunningham@gretb.ie