Sports Recreation & Exercise
This Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation, and Exercise further explores the knowledge, skill and understanding of many aspects within the sport and recreation industry. The programme covers a broad range of topics within the fitness, health, and leisure industry, preparing learners to either seek employment or progress their studies at 3rd Level colleges in the area of Sport, Leisure and or Exercise Science. Practical elements of this course take place in The Movement gym, Castlebar. Successful students will receive a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation & Exercise.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Sports, Recreation and Physical Therapy Level 5 QQI Award, or equivalent
Mature applicants with relevant experience are welcome
Entry to this course is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Careers and Further Progression:
Students can progress to related courses at third level colleges. This course prepares students for employment in: Sports Clubs, Leisure Centres, Gyms and Cruise Ships
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.
Yes
Further qualifications offered with this award include:
RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Course Content:
Sports Industry Practice 6N4650
Sports Nutrition 6N4651
Sports Psychology 6N4665
Event Management 6N4800
Nutrition and Health 6N6065
Exercise and Fitness 6N5345
Communications 6N1950
Work Experience 6N1946
6M5147 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Award: QQI Level 6 Sports, Recreation and Exercise
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/