Outdoor Sports & Recreation
Programme Aim
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to higher education and training.
Did you know that outdoor adventure and adventure tourism is one of the fastest growing industries?
Whether you want to be a top instructor, have an interest in the outdoors, want to learn new skills or are just looking to get fit and make friends, this course is for you. Because healthy, happy people make a wealthy world.
| 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 - 39 weeks
Courses run Monday to Thursday, from September to May.
Entry Requirements
We would like to meet you, show you around and get to know a little more about YOU and why you want to do the course. CAO points are not required.
We welcome mature applicants, Leaving Certificate students and early school leavers.
For adults who are returning to education or work, this course is ideal to rebuild confidence and upskill.
If you don’t know what direction to take your life, that’s fine too. Just talk with us to see if this course interests you.
Careers / Further progression
People who have successfully completed this course have gained employment or gone into further studies in the following areas:
Activity instructor / Adventure guide
Health and fitness / Professional athlete
Marine biology
Defence Forces
Business owner / Entrepreneur
Education / Social care
Further information
Commences in September
Low registration fee.
Some equipment provided.
Course participants may qualify for a SUSI grant, a “Back-to-Education” Allowance, VTOS, or may be able to maintain their social welfare payments under available schemes.
Apply up to September
You can download an application form at www.loughallenadventure.com or contact the course providers. Or apply via FETCHCOURSES.ie
Do you feel mentally charged and in love with life when you’re physically active and outdoors?
Are you trying to figure out what direction to take in life?
Do you want to try something new?
Would you simply like to have fun and meet new people?
At Lough Allen College we get it. We all have different interests, goals and motivations.
For us, the call of outdoor adventure was too great to ignore and we didn’t take the conventional route after school.
We became skilled in all sorts of outdoor adventure sports including becoming snorkelling and freediving masters, kayaking kings and even sailed yachts around the world (and we got paid for it too!).
And yes, we had to do a little study along the way. Sorry to disappoint you!
We started with ZERO skills but as we learned and improved, we also became mentally robust and physically fit. We progressed and eventually, our QQI qualifications gave us direct access to third level courses, even though we didn’t plan on doing degrees when we started our journey!
Instilling a passion for the outdoors, on and off the water, was the reason we established Lough Allen Adventure Centre. Deciding to train and teach the next generation was a natural progression for us. Our mission is to nurture each student’s goals and guide them on their own journey of self-discovery. You can read a little more of our story here.
We want you to be excellent instructors and skilled outdoor adventurists. When you finish your course, you’ll be qualified to Level 5 or 6 QQI, internationally-recognised qualifications.
You’ll have the benefit of a firm foundation in both the physical sports and the academic background to take your career to the next level.
If you choose to continue your studies, your QQI level 6 qualification may allow you to by-pass the first year of a relevant third-level degree course.
(Year 1 – Level 5 QQI)
Outdoor Leadership and Safety
Adventure Activities
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise and Fitness
Kayak Instruction Skills
Stand-Up Paddle board Instruction
Mountain Skills
Work Experience
Outdoor Recreation
Communications
Teamworking
First Aid
Powerboat Licence
5M5148 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Award
Sports, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146
For more information please contact
Course Director
Kevin Currid
email: kevin@loughallenadventure.com
web: www.loughallenadventure.com
Tel: 0872756495
Fiona Kuehl
email: fionaKuehl@msletb.ie