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Sport Anatomy & Nutrition

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M5146

This course will facilitate the student to explore the Sport Recreation and Exercise industry. Students will re-skill/up-skill in areas such as coaching, fitness instruction, swimming and gain knowledge in sport related subject areas that provide them with a knowledge base for future educational programmes or employment. Maximum number of 25 students accepted on this course.

Award Name Coaching Certificate
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Football Association of Ireland
NFQ Level
Award Name First Aid Response
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body PreHospital Emergency Care 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
Coaching Certificate Football Association of Ireland
First Aid Response PreHospital Emergency Care Council
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Moate
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Standard or QQI Level 4
English language requirement of a B2.2 standard where English is not your first language
Basic I.T. Skills required
All mature students (23+) without these qualifications are welcome to apply

All applicants may be subject to Garda Vetting

Careers / Further progression

Possible Progression from this course
Click here for Progression Routes from Sport Recreation & Exercise 5M5146

Career Opportunities
This course provides the basic platform for finding employment in the Sport, Recreation and Exercise industry, or as a pathway to further studies. There are a wide range of opportunities in the sector, including:

Sports Coaching
Health and Fitness Centres
Swimming Pools
Summer Camps
Sports Retail Outlets
Sports Development

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Mature students are always welcome

There are no fees for tuition. However, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: examination fees, workshops and registration charges by professional bodies. Please contact info@moatebc.com for information on individual course costs.

Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie

To apply online please click on the "Application Weblink" below.

Course Content

Sport and Recreation Studies 5N2667
Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
Soccer Coaching 5N4887
Gaelic Football Coaching 5N5085
Deep/Shallow Water Pool Lifeguard Skills 6N18421/5N18417
Nutrition 5N2006
Sports Anatomy and Physiology 5N4648
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356 or Personal and Professional Development 5N2985

Note: Modules may be subject to change

5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise

QQI Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive the following awards:

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146
First Aid Responder
Safeguarding 1 Child Protection Certificate
FAI – PDP1 and PDP2
GAA Foundation Award
IWS Pool Lifeguard Award

Moate Business College,
Lake Road,
Moate, Co Westmeath.
Tel: 090 6481178.
info@moatebc.com
www.moatebusinesscollege.com

Course Provider:
Location:
Moate
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider