Coaching & Physical Education 1
This practically orientated course is designed to provide students with a range of skills which will prepare them for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields. Students gain experience in a broad range of sports and fitness components. Students also have the opportunity to acquire coaching qualifications from the relevant coaching bodies.
| 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
This is a one year course and successful students can progress to Coaching & Physical Education 2
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability. Experience in coaching is an advantage.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Professional Sports Coaching/Instructor, Physical Education Coach/teacher, Gym Instructor, Swim Instructor/Lifeguard, Sports Co-ordinator, Sports Development Officer.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
CSN: Coaching & Physical Education 2.
UCC: Sports Studies and Physical Education (CK125).
MTU: Recreation and Leisure Management (CR032).
SETU Carlow: BA in Sports and Exercise.
Further information
Student Services: €250
QQI Exam Fees: €50*
First Aid: €200
Basketball: €30
GAA: €20
Lifesaving: €70
PDP 1 (Player Development Plan): €35
FAI Safeguarding: €10
CEHF Manual: €55
FAI 4 v 4: €25
Course Apparel: €90
Total: €835
Please note that only debit cards/Visa/MasterCard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Graduates from the course have been very successful in recent years in progressing to Higher Education, e.g. B.Ed in Sports Studies & Physical Education in UCC. Students gain excellent work experience in local primary and secondary schools in the area. Garda Vetting is required. Application numbers have been high in recent years, so it is advisable to bring a C.V. to the interview along with coaching experience details/references/current completed Garda Vetting proof. For further insights into the course/ careers in the industry see testimonials below.
Basketball Coaching - 5N4888
Communications - 5N0690
Exercise & Fitness - 5N2668
Gaelic Football Coaching - 5N5085
Shallow Pool Lifeguarding Skills - 5N18417
Nutrition - 5N2006
Soccer Coaching - 5N4887
Sport & Recreation Studies - 5N2667
Sports Anatomy & Physiology - 5N4648
Work Experience - 5N1356
5M5146 - Sport, Recreation & Exercise
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Sports, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146
Derek Scanlon
Phone: 021 2067607
Email: derek.scanlon@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91