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Physical Education (PE) & Coaching

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M5146

This practically orientated course is designed to provide students with a range of skills which will prepare them for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Sallynoggin, Dun Laoghaire
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time, September to May.

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.

Careers / Further progression

Employment Opportunities:
- Fitness Instructor in Public/private gyms
- Bootcamps
- Kids Fitness Camps
- Sports coach

Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146:
UCC Sports Studies & Physical Education Level 8 CK125

For more progression options check out the course webpage - link below or www.cao.ie.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

All courses commence September 2024.

SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.

Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.

To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number

Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.

After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.

Further details are available via the Application Weblink.

This practically orientated course is designed to provide students with a range of skills which will prepare them for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields. Students gain experience in a broad range of sports and fitness components. Students also have the opportunity to acquire coaching qualifications from the relevant coaching bodies.

Sport, Recreation and Exercise Studies
Sports Injury Prevention
Exercise and Fitness
Physiology and Anatomy for Sport
Nutrition
Adapted Physical Activity
Work Experience
Personal Effectiveness
Coaching Qualifications
ITEC Spinning
ITEC Kettleballs
Life Guarding

5M5146 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise.

Awards:
QQI L5 Sports, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146
First Aid Certificate

Course Features:
Guest speakers from the fitness and leisure industry
Work experience in a variety of settings
Sports teams and events
The Fitness Department works in partnership with DLR Leisure Services to provide a rangeof practical training opportunities for learners
Learners have access to the College gym facilities
Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library

Facilities On site:
Sports hall with a sprung wooden floor
Fully equipped gym with cardiovascular and resistance machines
Mirrored dance studio
Changing rooms, showers and lockers
Free Weights area

Facilities Off site:
Swimming pool
Astro Pitches
Spinning Studio
TRX Studio

Coordinator: Orfhlaith Cowan, Colm Yeoman
Email: orfhlaithcowan@scfe.ie , colmyeoman@scfe.ie

Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Sallynoggin, Dun Laoghaire
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider