Sports Recreation & Exercise
This course is for Adults and Post-Leaving Certificate students and adults who wish to pursue a career in the Sport and Leisure Industry, people who have an interest in Sports Coaching and people who are interested in promoting active lifestyles. The aim of this programme is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and competency to work in the Leisure; Health; Wellness and Fitness Industries.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent For mature applicants’ appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Careers / Further progression
Educational Progression
Students can gain entry to a wide range of courses at various Technological Universities. There are reserved places in SETU for TCFE graduates. Students can also access the Higher Education links scheme.
Career Opportunities
Employment is available in the Leisure and Fitness industry. Work as a Gym Instructor, Sports Administrator, Client screening, Creating exercise programmes and classes.
Further information
Courses commence in Early September each year.
Mature students are invited to apply.
Registration €50.
QQI exam fee €50 exempt for medical card holders.
First Aid €50.
Means tested maintenance grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland SUSI. For further info see: www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).
Applicants will be notified to attend a meeting at the College.
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
STEP 1: COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
Complete the online application form (link below). The application form can be completed at www.tcfe.ie
Alternatively go to www.fetchcourses.ieand apply by selecting your preferred course in Templemore, Co Tipperary.
When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID. This will enable you to view all correspondence in relation to your application.
Please note,you will be required to up date your account with additional information if you are offered a place on a course that you wish to accept.
STEP 2: ATTEND FOR MEETING
Applicants will be notified to attend a meeting at the College.
Meetings are held a number of times from Springtime through to course commencement date. The meeting simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability,commitment and expectation. An offer of a place is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements of the course and satisfactory attendance at meeting.
STEP 3: OFFER OF A PLACE AND ACCEPTANCE
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer o fa place on a college course by email. To secure this place,applicants must pay the Registration fee of €50 before a set date,as indicated in the communication of the offer. You will be required to update the personal account you created on application with additional information if you wish to accept the offer of a place. Failure to comply may result in the place being forfeited
and offered to another applicant.
STEP 4: REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION
Students offered a place on a course will receive notification of the dates they must attend for
registration and induction. All students must attend the College on these designated dates.
Registration includes completion of the Learner Details form.
STEP 5:FOR STUDENTS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH
For students whose first language is not English, you will also be advised at the time of meeting
that you may have to take an English Language Assessment to ensure you have the B2 standard required to successfully participate in your chosen course.
Apply online for free.
Aims
A course designed for school leavers or mature students who wish to gain the skills necessary to pursue a career in the Sports and Leisure industry.
For those people who have an interest in Sports Coaching and/or promoting active lifestyles.
To enable students to progress to Third Level. Successful completion of this course is excellent preparation for College.
Work Experience/Placement
Students undertake work experience for 2 weeks in a Sports environment.
Sports and Recreation Studies
Exercise and Fitness
Nutrition
Communications
Work Experience
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Safety and Health at Work
Adventure Activities
First Aid Response
5M5146 Sports, Recreation and Exercise
Certification: Sports, Recreation and Exercise Level 5 5M5146.
Templemore College of Further Education
Richmond,
Templemore,
Co. Tipperary.
E41FF98
Tel: 0504 31007