Sports Recreation & Exercise
The aim of this progarmme 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. This course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work under supervision and independently in the sports and recreation industry.
| 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 - September - May.
This is a full-time one year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
Progression Routes from Sport Recreation & Exercise 5M5146
ATU - Sligo
SG134 Bachelor of Business in Applied Sport with Business, Level 7
SG435 Bachelor of Business in Sport with Business , Level 8
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
TUS - Athlone
AL740 Bachelor of Science in Exercise & Health Science, Level 7
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website
Career Opportunities:
Graduates from this course may pursue employment in the following areas:
Sports Coaching
Health and Fitness Centres
Swimming Pools
Summer Camps
Sports Retail Outlets
Sports Development
Further information
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of www.susi.ie
Course Content
Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Nutrition 5N2006
Adventure Activities 5N4646
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Erasmus+
Participants on this programme have the opportunity to apply for a three-week work experience placement abroad (Students must be over 18)
Please Note
SligoCFE 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.
For more Information
Please phone 07191 45480 or email sligocfe@msletb.ie