Community Health Services - Sports Injury Management
This 1 year, full-time course gives learners the opportunity to pursue careers in the Sports Industry as Sports Massage Therapists. The Level 3 ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy is an internationally recognised award that allows learners to obtain professional indemnity insurance and practice Sports Massage on course completion. The QQI Award provides a pathway for learners to progress to higher education in the areas of Sports Rehabilitation, Health and Leisure with Massage and Exercise and Health.
| Award Name | Diploma at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| 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 at UK Level 3 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities / Progression
Pre-Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy LCFE
Sports Injury Clinics
Health Clinics
Sports Clubs
Self employment
Cruise Liners
Progression to other courses in third level sectors in the area of sports Rehabilitation, Sports and Recreation, Sports Science, Athletic Training, Exercise and Health. Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.cao.ie
Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies. Please check with the Individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or visit www.cao.ie
BSC Psychology at WIT
BSC Sports Strength and Conditioning at LIT
Further information
Fees: There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals.
Non-EU Nationals who do not meet the exemption requirements are liable for a full tuition fee of €3,653 as per instruction of the DFHERIS. The LCFE College Registration Fee, materials Fee and Exam Fees are also payable. The tuition fee is non-refundable.
** Some programmes charge additional materials fees where the cost of the materials used for that course are relatively high.
*Some programmes may have additional examination fees if they are being accredited by bodies other than QQI (eg City and Guilds, CIBTAC, IPU etc). The QQI Exam Fee for Level 5 programmes is €50 and €80 for a Level 6.
Exemptions
The QQI Exam fee may be exempted when relevant documentation is presented at registration.
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary.
This QQI Award also allows progression to the Pre-Physiotherapy/ Sports Therapy course at LCFE. There are a combination of practical and theoretical modules that allow for an interesting and varied years activity. Learners are actively encouraged to secure work experience in this area.
Typical Modules
• Sports Massage
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Exercise and Fitness
• Nutrition
• Body Massage and Figure Analysis
• Word Processing
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Psychology
• Taping and Strapping for Athletic Injuries
• Kinesiology Taping
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Awards:
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy.
QQI Level 5 Community Health Services 5M4468.
The Sports Department at Limerick College of Further education has grown significantly in size over the last number of years due to the huge demand for courses in the Sports, Exercise and Fitness sector. The varying number of courses offered at the college allows the learner to gain knowledge in a number of areas such as, coaching, instructional skills in teaching exercise and fitness classes, IT Skills, confidence and knowledge to lead groups in a wide variety of fitness situations. Depending on the area of study Sports Department graduates are prepared for further progression opportunities and employment.
Mulgrave Street, Limerick
T +353 (0) 61 414344
EMAIL apply@lcfe.ie