Certificate in Sports & Fitness
Course Overview
Description
This course aims to equip graduates with the practical skills and knowledge to attain careers as fitness instructors & sports coaches or to provide an alternative route to third level education in a wide range of subject areas.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES
- ITEC Certificate in Gym Instruction
- Active Leadership Course
- Certificate in GAA Coaching
- Certificate in FAI Kickstart 1
- First Aid Responder (QQI Level 5 module)
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- Sport & Recreation Studies
- Exercise & Fitness
- Leisure Facility Administration
- Sports Anatomy & Physiology
- Sport & Exercise Injury Prevention
- Adventure Activities
- Nutrition
- Soccer Coaching
- Customer Service
- Work Experience
* Modules subject to change
t is desirable that students should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications.
All students are required to complete an assessment before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course.
Here are examples of courses students can progress to based on successful completion:
Examples of courses you can progress to:
CAO Code | Course Title | College | NFQ Level |
---|---|---|---|
CW827 | Sports Coaching and Business Management – Soccer (Portfolio) | IT Carlow | 7 |
CW178 | Sport Science (with options) | IT Carlow | 8 |
AL663 | Business (Sport and Recreation) | Athlone IT | 6 |
LC422 | Sports Strength and Conditioning (Thurles) | Limerick IT (Thurles) | 8 |
LC295 | Business Studies with Sports Management | Limerick IT | 8 |
*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie
Sandra Molloy
Email: smolloy@loetb.ie