Football Elite - Professional Development - GTI-GUFC
This dual career programme is a unique opportunity for high level players to experience full-time coaching, training & education. Coaching and Training is provided by professional coaches at Galway United. The programme is aimed at players with a proven track record at an advanced level of the game. It enables students to develop and perfect their soccer performance skills whilst also gaining a full QQI qualification in Sport, Recreation and Exercise at level 5, the successful completion of which allows for progression to Universities & TU's. A substantial element of this course is the provision of additional coaching hours in a high performance environment. FAI coaching qualifications are included in this award. This is a full-time course with coaching delivered by UEFA qualified coaches.
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 2 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 3 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate at UK Level 2 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Certificate at UK Level 3 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Football Skills Assessment
Fitness Assessment
Football CV
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Careers / Further progression
Progression in Soccer
Opportunity to play at the highest level of soccer in Ireland
Participation in National Colleges League
Opportunity to progress to a career in professional football
PROGRESSION TO THIRD LEVEL
Scholarship Opportunities
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway
*Progress to ATU (Galway) GA792 Sports Coaching
*GA790 Sports & Exercise Science Level 8
*GA791 Public Health Nutrition (Hons) Level 8
Technological University Shannon(TUS),Athlone
*AL663 Higher Certificate in Business in Sport & Recreation, Level 6
*AL760 Spa & Wellness Management,, Level 7
Technological University Shannon (TUS), Midwest Limerick
*LC422 Sports Strength & Conditioning Level 8
*LC423 Sports Strength & Conditioning Level 7
*BN111 Sports Management & Coaching, Level 8
South East Technological University, Carlow
*CW188 Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy, Level 8
*CW198 Strength & Conditioning, Level 8
*CW106 Physiology & Health Science, Level 6
*CW178 Sports Science, Level 8
*CW807 Sport and Exercise Level 7
*CW817 Sport and Exercise (Rugby), Level 7
*CW827 Sport and Exercise (Soccer), Level 7
*CW858 Sports Management and Coaching (GAA Rugby Soccer)
Progression to all ATU courses apart from Nursing.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website. Click here for details of * CAO
Further information
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
COURSE CONTENT
Soccer Coaching 5N4887
Sport & Recreation 5N2667
Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
Sports Injury Prevention 5N5665
Soccer 4N3206
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Work Experience 5N1356
Nutrition 5N2006
Communications 5N0690
COACHING EXPERTISE
Galway United will provide professional coaching in a high performance environment
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
CERTIFICATION
Sport, Recreation & Exercise QQI 5M5146
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION
FAI D Licence
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Gym-Based Exercise
Additional Certification may incur additional fees. Check with Course Teacher for further information.
ERASMUS
Students may apply for the opportunity to participate in a fully funded work placement abroad
PLEASE NOTE
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Please contact johnny.glynn@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
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