Course description
This is a level 6 QQI and NCEF accredited one year fitness course designed to prepare students for a career in sports coaching, sports performance and the leisure industry. This course also provides a pathway to further study in various related sports degrees.
Students who have undertaken the NCEF instructor’s qualification may work directly in the fitness industry as instructors.
Course Content
- Sports Industry Practice
- Sports Nutrition
- Sports Psychology
- Soccer Coaching
- Health Promotion
- Exercise & Fitness
- Lifeguarding
- Fitness Instructor (NCEF) – extra charge
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Gaelic Coaching
- ITEC Spinning
- ITEC Kettlebell Training
Certification
QQI Level 6 Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise – 6M5147.
National Certificate in Exercise & Fitness (NCEF) – Accredited by the University of Limerick.
Water Safety Ireland Lifeguard Certificate.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for this course must have successfully achieved a Level 5 QQI award in Sport, Recreation & Exercise or equivalent.
Progression Options
Graduates may apply for entry to a wide range of sports related 3rd Level degree courses in a number of Universities and Institutes of Technology
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