Health Fitness & Sport Performance
Graduates of the Health, Fitness and Sports Performance programme have excellent opportunities in relation to career progression. Whether you want to advance to work in the sport and leisure industry, or progress to higher education; this programme provides a springboard to do so, while gaining an insight into athlete development and methods to enhance sporting performance.
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate at UK Level 3 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Advanced Certificate in Health, Fitness and Sports Performance graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Personal Trainer
Group Instruction
Sports Development Officer
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Youth and Community Work
Sports Coach
Sports Retail
Sport Development
Professional Coaching
Performance Analysis
Coaching Officer
Lifestyle Coach
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
UCC Sports Studies and Physical Education 8
UUJ Sport and Exercise Sciences 8
TU Munster Coaching and Sports Performance 7
DkIT Sport, Exercise and Enterprise (Advanced Entry to Second Year) 7
UCC BA (Hons) in Arts (with Specialisms) 8
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
Fitness Habit
Coral Leisure
The Peace Link
Personal Training
Hillgrove Leisure Club
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 80.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €70.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees
In August 2022, Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
The elective ITEC Diploma in Personal Training of €575.00 is also fully funded by Monaghan Institute and CMETB.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
LTS4 - Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Health, Fitness and Sport Performance
Is This Course Right For You?
This Advanced Certificate course is for those who have already successfully completed a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sport, Recreation & Exercise or equivalent. This programme involves practical and theoretical sport studies to prepare learners for a career in sport coaching, sport development and the leisure sector. In addition, it also prepares students for progression to various sports related degrees, as well as specific advanced progression opportunities (access into year two of degree programmes) which have been agreed with a number of third level colleges.
What Will You Study?
Throughout the year there will be opportunities to practise coaching skills, gain national coaching qualifications, examine nutrition, study health promotion and improve sporting opportunities in your local community, while enhancing career and further education opportunities.
Areas of study to include:
Sports Industry Practice
Exercise & Fitness
Sports Psychology
Sports Nutrition
Health Promotion
Business Management
Team Leadership
Work Experience
Word Processing
Additional:
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
WSI Pool Lifeguarding
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Final Examinations
6M5147 - Sports, Exercise & Fitness
Qualifications Obtained
6M5147 QQI Level 6 Sports, Recreation & Exercise
National Governing Body Awards
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
WSI Pool Lifeguarding
For more information on this course, please contact Elaine Reilly.
Email: elainereilly@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie