Course Description
This programme is orientated towards the requirements of the growing sports and leisure industry with particular emphasis on coaching and fitness. It provides theoretical modules for learners interested in pursuing a career in the ever-evolving sports sector. Learners on this programme also have the opportunity to coach is local primary schools.
Programme Content
- Sports & Recreation Studies
- Exercise & Fitness
- Sports Nutrition
- Soccer Coaching
- Rugby Coaching
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Gaelic Coaching
- Volleyball Coaching
- Hurling Coaching
- Communications
Progression Opportunities
- Exercise Science - SETU (reserved DC places)
- Health Science - SETU
- BSc Sports Coaching & Performance – SETU (reserved place for DC students)
- B Bus Recreation and Sport Management – SETU (reserved places for DC students)
- BA Sports, Business and Coaching - SETU Carlow
- BSc Sports and Exercise Science - SETU Carlow
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Additional Qualifications
- IRFU Rugby Coaching
- GAA Foundation Course
- Volleyball Introduction to Coaching
- Child Protection
Certification
- Awarding Body: QQI
- Duration: 1 year
- Award Code: 5M5146
- Level: 5
- Award Title: Sports Recreation & Exercise
Career Opportunities
The programme provides a foundation for sport, recreation, leisure, health and coaching courses. Graduates from this programme may gain employment in leisure centres or a coaching capacity with various sporting organisations and governing bodies.
Erasmus
Every year a number of learners have the opportunity to travel to another European country for three weeks of fully funded work experience. The students attend work in their vocational area.
Costs
College Registration Fee €200
For more information on the Sports Exercise & Coaching course contact the course coordinator Mark Fitzsimons at markfitzsimons@wwetb.ie