Exercise & Sports Performance - Advanced
This is an additional one year course designed to prepare students for a career in sports coaching, sports performance and the leisure industry. This course also provides a pathway to further study in various related sports degrees. Students who have undertaken the NCEF instructor’s qualification may work directly in the fitness industry as instructors.
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 4 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Pool Lifeguard Award |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Irish Water Safety |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate at UK Level 4 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | University of Limerick | Level 6 NFQ |
| Pool Lifeguard Award | Irish Water Safety | ||
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for this course must have successfully achieved a Level 5 QQI award in Sport, Recreation & Exercise or equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Progression & Career Options:
Graduates may apply for entry to a wide range of sports related 3rd Level degree courses in a number of universities and technological.
Further information
Course commences September 2024.
Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").
Applications are accepted from the 1st of December each year. The first round of interviews are held in March. Students applying after the March interviews will be interviewed in late May and those applying after May will be interviewed in late August/early September. Interviewees will be invited for interview via text and email, so it is important that a working mobile number and email address are carefully recorded on application.
Note: There are no application fees applicable and all applications are made through www.dife.ie.
Application Procedure for International Students
DIFE welcomes and values students from all over the world. All courses in DIFE are conducted through English. All students must prove that they have the sufficient competency in English prior to commencing a programme of study. The following administrative arrangements also apply:
- All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation and comply fully with the residency requirements of the Irish Government.
- Non-EU citizens will be required to pay an economic fee as determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
- Applications can only be made by Non-EU citizens if they are resident in Ireland at the time of application.
- This fee is presently €3,653 per year (subject to change). Some categories of Non-EU citizens may be exempt from the economic fee.
- The college will not engage in any way in the process of visa application.
Registration
Registration for all students takes place in late August/early September. Students will be notified by post in advance of their registration day. Students will not be officially registered with the college until all fees are paid or proof of exemption status is submitted e.g. copy of SUSI grant approval, medical card or proof of Back to Education allowance.
This is an additional one year course designed to prepare students for a career in sports coaching, sports performance and the leisure industry. This course also provides a pathway to further study in various related sports degrees. Students who have undertaken the NCEF instructor’s qualification may work directly in the fitness industry as instructors.
Sports Industry Practice
Sports Nutrition
Sports Psychology
Soccer Coaching
Health Promotion
Exercise & Fitness
Communications
Work Experience
Gaelic Coaching
Industry Qualifications:
ITEC Spinning
ITEC Kettlebell Training
ITEC Strength & Conditioning
Lifeguarding
6M5147 - Sport Recreation & Exercise Level 6
Awards:
QQI Level 6 Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
Professional Gym/Class Instruction Courses.
Water Safety Ireland Lifeguard Certificate.
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie