Sports Nutrition
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop a detailed understanding of nutrition, diet and health by exploring how our behaviour can motivate and empower lifestyle choices.
Further opportunities offered with this award include: Access to Post-Primary Teaching Project in St Angela’s, Sligo -now part of the Atlantic Technological University
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
A FETAC/QQI Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Careers / Further progression
Further opportunities offered with this award include:
Access to Post-Primary Teaching Project in St Angela’s, Sligo -now part of the Atlantic Technological University
Further information
Commencing in September 2024
NO FEES for September 2024
Means tested grants are available from SUSI.
Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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This one year Level 5 QQI course in Sports Nutrition provides a foundation in Sports Nutrition Studies and provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Sports Nutrition area. The course contains a mix of practical and theory elements with trips throughout the year. There is an opportunity to partake in Erasmus+ placements.
Learners will also gain the knowledge and skills necessary for the beginnings of a career in nutrition and health, or a foundation for further study in the emerging field of nutrition/ dietetics, health and wellbeing. Successful students will earn an award in Community Health Services 5M4468 on completion.
Sports and Recreation Studies 5N2667
Nutrition 5N2006
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Sports Nutrition 6N4651
Dietetics 5N3736
Psychology 5N0754
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Spreadsheets Methods 5N1977
Mathematics (optional)
Allows the learner to apply a broad range of mathematical skills and tools to a wide variety of contexts, with some theoretical understanding.
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Award: QQI level 5 Community Health Services - 5M4468.
Access to Post-Primary Teaching Project (APT):
The Access to Post-Primary Teaching (APT) Project is a joint initiative with St. Angela’s College, Sligo, now part of the Atlantic Technological University. The APT Project has developed a direct entry route into St. Angela’s Home Economics Teaching programme for individuals from under-represented groups who are interested in becoming post-primary school teachers. Several places are reserved for eligible FE students. In addition to the opportunity to study post-primary teaching, APT entrants also receive a range of financial and other support on entry to the programme and throughout their studies.
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/