Leisure & Recreation & Gym Instruction
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to pursue a career in the leisure industry. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to deliver one to one training by conducting appropriate fitness assessments and designing safe and effective exercise programmes to the general public (adults 18yrs +) based on their individual needs, whether it be strength training, weight loss, training for an endurance event or general fitness.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | University of Limerick | Level 6 NFQ |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 years
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, L.C.A. or equivalent. All participants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Personal Training, Leisure Attendants, Duty Managers, Leisure Centre Managers, Lifeguard, Professional Coaching, Fitness Class Instructor, Gym Instructor, Swim Teacher, etc.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
Cork College of FET Tramore Road Campus: Exercise Performance with Personal Training or Sports Massage Level 6.
MTU: Recreation and Leisure Management (BBus) (MT510).
UCC: BA Sports Studies (CK125).
MTU Tralee: B.Sc. Health, Sport and Exercise Sciences (MT511).
Specialist courses in the UK.
Further information
FEES:
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fees: €50*
First Aid: €200
CEHF Manual: €55
Life Saving: €70
PDP1: €35
Disability Inclusion Training: €45
Additional Courses: €450
Safeguarding: €25
Course Apparel: €90
Total: €1,270
OPTIONAL FEES:
CEHF: €1,100
Swim Teaching: €400
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.
You can also work as a physical trainer with local groups, club sports teams and corporate fitness and wellness programmes or deliver your own fitness classes. All graduates are awarded the QQI Level 5 Award in Sport, Recreation & Exercise.
Sport and Exercise Injury Prevention - 5N5665
Sport & Recreation Studies - 5N2667
Exercise & Fitness - 5N2668
Leisure Facility Administration - 5N4666
Sports Anatomy & Physiology - 5N4648
Nutrition - 5N2006
Shallow Water Pool Lifeguarding Skills - 5N18417
Customer Service - 5N0972
Work Experience - 5N1356
Adapted Physical Activity - 5N4352
NCEF Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Award
QQI - Level 5 Sport, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146
NCEF Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness
Special Features
The college has a large well equipped gymnasium/sports hall facility on site. There are facilities for resistance training, tennis, badminton, indoor hockey, indoor football, volleyball and basketball. It has several playing pitches and a floodlit, all-weather playing surface. It has access to a 25 metre swimming pool nearby. Students also use the lecture and computer facilities in the college. Courses are also delivered in the areas of Pool Plant Operations and Assistant Swim Teacher.
Kevin Smith
Phone: 021-4961020
Email: kevin.smith@csn.ie
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91