Strength Conditioning with Performance Analysis
This course has been designed to enable participants to improve their sports skills while gaining recognised qualifications to work in the Sports, Fitness and Leisure industries. This programme focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the fitness and sport industries.
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Letter of recommendation from a recognised club.
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
Skills & Fitness Test
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
Click here for details of CAO Requirements Lookup Many of our graduates are currently studying sports courses at:
GA792 Sports Coaching
AL663 Higher Certificate in Business in Sport & Recreation
LC422 Sports Strength & Conditioning
LC423 Sports Strength & Conditioning
BN111 Sports Management & Coaching,
CW188 Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy
CW198 Strength & Conditioning,
CW106 Physiology & Health Science
CW178 Sports Science
CW827 Sport and Exercise
CW858 Sports Management and Coaching
CK125 Sports Studies and Physical Education
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Personal Training, Fitness Instructing, Health & Leisure Industry, Community Organisations, Wide range of further study options. Scholarships.
Further information
Mature Students with prior learning
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
This course is designed to
Enable participants to enhance and improve their existing sports skills. This course has a high practical content, delivered by qualified coaches and is designed to develop existing sports skills to a very high standard as well as introducing students to a broad range of innovative strength, conditioning and injury prevention methods. The course also affords participants to gain an insight into adventure activities organisation and participation.
How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the demands of a diverse community of learners. This course has a very high practical element which involves participants being involved in physical activity on a daily basis. We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable. We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Course Content
Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
Adventure Activities 5N4646
Sports Injury Prevention 5N5665
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
Nutrition 5N2006
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
OPTIONAL MODULES
Soccer Coaching 5N4887 may be taken as an optional module
EUROPEAN PLACEMENTS
Students have the opportunity to travel to Glasgow/Portugal/Spain as part of the Erasmus+ programme for 2/3 week work placements
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Certification
Sport, Recreation & Exercise QQI 5M5146
Additional Certification
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Gym-Based Exercise
PHECC First Aid
Check with Course Teacher for further details
Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in 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 Institute and a student or third party.
For more information:
Email johnny.glynn@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
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