Sports and Fitness Instruction
This course is specifically aimed at those interested in coaching or gym instruction.
| Award Name | Coaching Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Football Association of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Cardiac First Response |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Foundation Level |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Gaelic Athletic Association |
| 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 | ||
| Cardiac First Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Foundation Level | Gaelic Athletic Association | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
At Cavan Institute:
At Cavan Institute:
Graduates of this course in Sport and Fitness Instruction (Year 1) may progress to a level 6 course in Sports and Fitness with Personal Training (Year 2).
Elsewhere:
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
In addition to the opportunities for studying in Irish Universities, Cavan Institute has contact with UK-based universities and supports students with the UCAS application process.
BEd (Hons) Sports Studies & Education - UCC
Sports Science & Exercise Physiology - TUS Midlands
Sport & Exercise (common entry) - ATU Donegal
BEd (Hons) Physical Education with QTS - University of Sunderland
Sports Coaching & Business management (Soccer) - Institute of Technology Carlow
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course in Sport and Fitness Instruction (Year 1) have found employment in the leisure and sports sectors, including fitness centres, gyms, hotels and leisure clubs, swimming complexes and in the coaching area.
Further information
Course commences in September 2024.
€200.
*The Post Leaving Certificate Government Levy of €200 is removed since 2022.
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.
4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student by Cavan Institute following an assessment.
How do I Apply?
On-line applications for the 2024/25 academic year are Open.
You can apply for your chosen Cavan Institute course online, by clicking “Apply Online” on our homepage. Please note you may apply to some Cavan Institute courses through the CAO system. (or view Application link above)
June 1st is the closing date for receipt of applications for first round offers. However, applications will be accepted and processed on courses where places are available following this date and second round offers will be made to eligible applicants who apply after that date.
This course is specifically aimed at those interested in coaching or gym instruction. Students will gain practical and theoretical skills necessary for working in the leisure industry. Students will be required to complete a number of coaching sessions throughout the year as well as work experience in an appropriate sports-related work environment.
Nutrition
Sport and Recreation Studies
Communications
Adventure Activities
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise and Fitness
Soccer Coaching
Gaelic Football Coach
5M5146 - Sport, Recreation & Exercise.
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
The Introduction to Gaelic Games Coaching (ICGG) Award
FAI Player Development Plan 1
Safeguarding 1- Child Welfare and Protection Basic Awareness Course
PHECC Cardiac First Response Community Training (CFR-C)
Cavan Institute,
Cathedral Road,
Cavan,
Co. Cavan.
H12 E426
email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie
Tel: +353 49 4332633