Pre-University Sports Science
Pre-University Sports Science introduces students to the broad and expanding area of Sport Science and Physiology. This challenging course provides students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to gain employment in the Fitness and Leisure industry or to lay the foundations for further study in this area. It is important for prospective students to know that it is a theory based course with some elements of practical.
| 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
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate – pass all subjects
A science subject is desirable but not mandatory. An O4 in Maths is required for those who wish to study in the UK or Northern Ireland but is not mandatory for further study in Ireland
LCA – Distinction grade
Mature students are welcome to apply
Students whose first language is not English will need to complete an English language assessment after applying
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
On completion of this course, students may wish to continue their studies in the Biological Sciences or Exercise Science, or they may wish to enter directly into employment in the Health and Fitness Industry.
College Links
Irish Universities
TUD – BSc Sport Science (Tallaght campus), BSc Sport and Leisure Management (Grangegorman Campus), BSc Sport Coaching and Management (Blanchardstown campus)
DKIT – BSc Sport, Exercise and Enterprise, BSc Health and Physical Activity
SETU – BSc Sports Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy, BSc Strength & Conditioning (Carlow Campus), BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences (Carlow Campus), BSc Exercise Sciences (Waterford Campus), BA Sports Management and Coaching Soccer/Rugby/GAA (Carlow Campus)
UCC – BEd Physical Education and Sport Studies
Northern Ireland and the UK
Ulster University
Access to a number of excellent degree programmes in the different Ulster University campuses. To gain access to these courses students must apply through UCAS. Some degree courses require interview.
Belfast Campus
BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences
BSc Sport Studies
Derry Campus
BSc Physiotherapy (3 years)
To gain entry to this course students must initially complete the interview process with Ulster University, along with 4 Distinctions and 4 Merits on our QQI course and have a minimum O4 in Leaving Certificate Math (or QQI L5 Maths).
University of Sunderland
On full completion of our course students can apply through UCAS to several degree courses in University of Sunderland.
To gain entry to the below two courses, students must pass all modules on our QQI course and have a minimum O4 in Leaving Certificate Maths. They will also accept QQI L5 Maths (Pass)
Direct entry into 2nd year of BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences
Direct entry into 2nd year BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education
To gain entry to these two course students must initially complete the interview process with University of Sunderland, then pass all modules on QQI course and have a minimum O4 in Leaving Certificate Math.
Entry to BSc Physiotherapy
Entry to BSc Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy
Further information
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU applicants may be liable for an extra fee of €3654.
All courses are delivered through English. Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.
Year 1: €50
Pre-University Sports Science introduces students to the broad and expanding area of Sport and Exercise Science. This challenging course provides students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to continue into higher education as well as lay the foundations for employment in the fitness and leisure industry.
Step 1 – Apply Online
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system (Enrol). Please ensure you receive this email as it sometimes goes into spam/junk folders.
You will need to log into the college applications system (Enrol) regularly to manage your application to CDCFE. Please note that your login details must be kept, by you, in a safe and secure place as they will be needed to access your account each time.
Step 2 – Offer of Place
After applying, provisional places* are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Within 10 working days from the date of your application, your provisional offer letter will be uploaded to your Enrol account and you should receive a notification sms and email. To view it, please login using the Enrol login details found in the initial acknowledgement email you received after applying.
*This offer is provisional and is subject to places being available and any specific course requirements being met, such as an audition, sample artwork, specific Leaving Cert. Results, relevant experience, attending a meet & greet with the course coordinator, etc. Refer to the course entry requirement for the course you are applying for on the course page here.
Applicants to courses that have additional requirements will be contacted directly about how to fulfil the additional requirements e.g., uploading sample artwork, auditions etc.
Uploading of Sample Artwork for all courses in the Art & Design Department – “How To“
Login to your MIT account
Select the Documents TAB
Click on the “+” button and upload your 4 pieces of work. For specifications please check individual course pages. Please name each file with a suitable file name if possible. E.G. Sample piece 1 etc.
Step-3 – Pay a non-refundable Course Charge online to secure your place.
Once you have received your offer letter, you will need to pay a non-refundable €50 course charge in order to hold your place. Please go to the college website and click on the Pay Fees button (or you may login to your account in the usual way). This will take you to the login page of the college applications system. Please ensure you login to the Academic year 2024/25. Once you are logged in, select the Payments tab to pay the course charge. Failure to pay your charge by the given deadline may result in your application being cancelled and the loss of your place. Click here to login to your account and pay your charge.
Your login details are on the initial email you received after making your application.
Step 4 – Complete Registration
We will contact you during the summer with details on how to complete your registration. You will be required to upload your Academic certification, Leaving Certificate results etc., to your application account.
You are also required to upload proof of identity in the form of a photo of your passport or driver’s license. All of this will be checked and verified when you attend registration week in September (dates to follow).
Medical Card
Please upload a copy of your medical card if you hold a full medical card in your own right or you are the dependent child of a full medical card holder.
Uploading Documentation to your account – “How To“
Medical Card (if applicable)
Leaving Cert Results
Click on the “+” button and upload a photo/scan of the document. If possible please name the file e.g. Medical Card with your initials.
Pre-University Sports Science.
QQI Award (Level 5 – 5M5146). - 1 Year
Pre-University Sports Science introduces students to the broad and expanding area of Sport and Exercise Science. This challenging course provides students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to continue into higher education as well as lay the foundations for employment in the fitness and leisure industry. It is important for prospective students to know that it is a theory-based course with some elements of practical, mainly preparing students for progression to university.
Sport and Recreation Studies
Exercise and Fitness
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Kinesiology
Sport Psychology
Nutrition
Body Massage and Figure Analysis
Communications
Work Experience
Additional Training
ITEC Massage
Cardiac First Responder Training (CFR)
Disability Awareness Training – Irish Wheelchair Association
Team Building Workshops
QQI Level 5 Maths for those wishing to apply to UK and Northern Ireland universities
Work Placement links
We have excellent links with Exwell Medical. This is an established community-based chronic illness rehabilitation programme with a patient-centred ethos. Our students are working with these patients as part of their exercise rehabilitation programme.
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise
Certification: QQI Award (Level 5 – 5M5146).
Coolock Campus:
Barryscourt Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Eircode: D17 T227
Tel: 01 848 1400
Fax: 01 848 1544
Email: coolock@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Kilbarrack Campus:
Briarfield Villas, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5.
Eircode: D05 NR25
Tel: 01 832 2735
Fax: 01 832 6393
Email: kilbarrack@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Raheny Campus:
Springdale Road, Raheny, Dublin 5.
Eircode: D05 XN65
Tel: 01 831 4677
Fax: 01 832 9405
Email: raheny@cdcfe.cdetb.ie