Sports Studies & Exercise Science
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and understanding of the diverse elements within the sports industry. Students will be equipped with a variety of practical skills as well as a solid foundation in exercise science. This award affords students the dual opportunity 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 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation & Exercise.
| 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
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
A FETAC/QQI Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Garda vetting must be successfully completed
Careers / Further progression
Progression/Career Opportunities:
On successful completion of this course students may either choose to seek employment in the Sports and Leisure industry such as Health and Fitness Instructing. Graduates can progress to further training in a career related area e.g. Personal Training.
Progression to 3rd Level Institutes of Technology and Universities for degree programmes is a popular option. Successful progression is subject to achieving the entry requirements for QQI graduates for the particular course in question.
Sample progression routes include:
Limerick IT – Sports Development & Coaching Level 6
Limerick IT – Sports Strength & Conditioning Level 7 & and Level 8
NUI Cork – Sports Studies with P.E.
Letterkenny IT – Sports Studies
Athlone IT – Business, Sport and Recreation
GMIT – Sport and Exercise Science
Tralee IT – Health & Leisure Level 7 and Level 8
Further information
To accept your place, students will be asked to pay exam fees of €50 for QQI Level 5 or €80 for QQI Level 6 Examinations.
Medical Card holders are exempt from paying both of those fees, but must produce a valid medical card to accept their place.
Those in receipt of a Student Grant, a Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or a Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowance may also be exempt, but must provide evidence of same. A student services fee of €100 is also payable by all students to accept your place.
Additional fees may apply and details of these will be displayed on the individual course page.
Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit?http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and understanding of the diverse elements within the sports industry. Students will be equipped with a variety of practical skills as well as a solid foundation in exercise science. This award affords students the dual opportunity 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.
Further qualifications offered with this award include:
RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
Sports and Recreation Studies 5N2667
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Sports Nutrition
Nutrition 5N2006
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Sport and Exercise Injury Prevention 5N5665
Adventure Activities 5N4646
Gaelic Football Coaching
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation, and Exercise - 5M5146.
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/