Pre - University Sports Studies
This Pre-University Sports Studies programme is both theory and practically orientated, which offers our learners a wide variety of skills and competencies that may enable them to progress to Sports degrees at University and on to their desired career in the 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 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
Progress to a degree where you can pursue a career in:
PE Teaching | GAA Coach | Youth and Community Worker |FAI Coach | Leisure Centre Management | Performance Analysis | Gym Instructor | Sports Coach | Sports Development Officer |
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
NUIM Community and Youth Work 8
UCC Sports Studies and Physical Education 8
Bradford University Physiotherapy / MPhysiotheraphy 8
TU Dublin Sports Science and Health 7
ATU Sligo Sport with Business 8
DkIT Sport, Exercise and Enterprise 7
ATU Sport and Exercise Science 8
ATU Donegal
Sports Strength and Conditioning 8
ATU Donegal Sports and Exercise 8
TUS Midlands Midwest Business (Sports and Recreation) 8
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
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.
Additional courses:
First Aid Responder, Coaching, VTCT (ITEC) Fitness Instructing and Infection Prevention for Sport and Fitness Sessions course fees of €442 are 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.
What will you study?
Pre-University Sports Studies introduces learners to academic skills and methods to enhance their learning participation at third level. The course also incorporates research into suitable paths of progression for those wishing to continue their studies.
Pre-University Sports Studies combines skills and knowledge from several National Governing Bodies – it provides a broad scope of study rather than a narrow focus and this allows students to gain learning experience in a wide range of subject matter.
Pre-University Sports Studies is about giving students choice and flexibility while providing a variety of essential skills that will benefit their progression.
Students will complete core sports subjects including:
Sport and Recreation Studies
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition
Exercise and Fitness
Leisure Facility Administration
Soccer Coaching
GAA Coaching
Common subjects such as Customer Service and Word Processing may also be included.
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Final Examinations
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Qualifications Obtained
5M5146 QQI Level 5 Sports, Recreation and Exercise
NGB Awards (GAA and FAI)
WSI Pool Lifeguarding
ITEC Gym Instructor
For more information on this course, please contact Elaine Reilly.
E-mail: 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