Sports Exercise & Coaching
If you enjoy working with people, have an interest in the areas of sport and exercise and are highly energised and motivated, this course is for you. Gain real, practical experience through coaching and instructing in sport and exercise, while developing your knowledge, skills and confidence in the area.
| Award Name | Coaching Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Football Association of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Foundation Level |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Gaelic Athletic Association |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | First Aid Response |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | PreHospital Emergency Care 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coaching Certificate | Football Association of Ireland | ||
| Foundation Level | Gaelic Athletic Association | ||
| First Aid Response | PreHospital Emergency Care Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
All our Level 5 PLC courses are open to school leavers (Leaving Cert/ Leaving Cert Applied Students/A Levels/GCSE or equivalent), QQI Level 4 graduates and mature applicants. A QQI Level 5 award is a prerequisite to access a Level 6 programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Degrees
Graduates can progress to a variety of degree programmes including:
Graduates can progress to a variety of degree
programmes including:
- DkIT Sports, Exercise and Enterprise Level 7
- SETU Carlow Sports Coaching and Business Management (Soccer/GAA/Rugby) | Level 8
- UCC Sports Studies and Physical Education Level 8
- TU Dublin Leisure Management Level 7
- DkIT Health and Physical Activity Level 8
- MTU Kerry Health and Leisure (with Physical Education) Level 8
- GMIT (ATU Galway) Sport & Exercise Science Level 8
- GMIT (ATU Galway) Sports Coaching Level 8
- SETU Carlow Sport & Exercise Science Level 8
- SETU Carlow Sports Management & Coaching Level 8
Career Opportunities
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:
Leisure Attendant
Youth and Community Work
Soccer Coach
Basketball Coach
Gaelic Football Coach
Sports Retail
Sports Development
Sports Officer
Further information
PLC Courses begin in September 2024.
International Students
Ó Fiaich Institute welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.
NEW LOW COURSE FEES FOR 2024
All courses now have a low course registration fee of €30. Make sure to confirm your place on a course by paying your registration fee.
PLC Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
SUSI grants are available to eligible students attending full-time approved courses at OFI.
Please visit www.susi.ie for eligibility criteria.
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
BTEA allows qualifying persons getting certain social welfare payments to get a back to education payment while participating in approved full-time courses in further education.
SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities
Funding is available to support students with disabilities, learning difficulties, medical conditions and special needs attending further education courses. This fund is administered by SOLAS and is disbursed on the basis of applications made by OFI on behalf of qualifying students.
REACH Fund
The aim of the Reach fund (formerly MAEDF) is to provide funding to support educationally disadvantaged learners in accessing and participating in community education. It aims to increase the participation of disadvantaged learners, particularly those who are undertaking literacy and skills programmes.
The fund has a strong focus on building the digital infrastructure of community education providers, including providing devices and software, and increasing their capacity to deliver learning. This fund is allocated by SOLAS and administered by LMETB.
Laptop Loan Scheme
All students can apply for the laptop loan scheme. This provides students with the use of a high specification device for the duration of the academic year for a very low refundable deposit. This scheme ensures students have access to a digital device and the opportunity for success.
Sports Scholarships
How to Apply
Students who wish to be considered for a Sports Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year must complete an online Application Form in October 2024. Application forms will be available on our ofi.ie website.
For any further information please contact Martin Corey on the email below.
mcorey.ofi@lmetb.ie
Interviews are held in March/ May/August with places offered on a first come basis
Apply online - Application weblink below
Ensure you apply as soon as possible. Online application process opens on 1st January.
Interview - Shortlisting process
Interviews are held in March/May/August with places offered on a first come basis. Places are offered based on interview performance and suitability for the course.
College Place - Secure your place
You will be notified of your offer by email and post.
Confirm your place by paying your registration fee of €30.
Completing this course leads to a world of opportunities for employment and/or further studies in this dynamic and exciting sector.
Exercise & Fitness
Sport & Recreation Studies
Sports Anatomy & Physiology
Sports & Exercise Injury Prevention
Nutrition
Soccer Coaching
Gaelic Coaching
Communications
Work Experience
Sports Psychology
ITEC Strength & Conditioning
First Aid Responder PHECC & HSA Accredited
Additional:
National Governing Body Sports Coaching Awards (GAA Foundation Award) (Soccer PDP1 / PDP2)
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise
Certification
QQI Level 5 Sports, Recreation & Exercise - 5M5146
National Governing Body Sports Coaching Awards (GAA Foundation Award) (Soccer PDP1 / PDP2)
First Aid Responder (PHECC and HSA accredited)
Ó Fiaich Institute of FE
Dublin Road,
Dundalk,
Co. Louth,
A91 WK75
Tel: 042 933 1398
Email: info@ofi.ie
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