Pre-University PE Teaching and Coaching 5M5146

Course description

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 Sports, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146 or Level 5 Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
and the following
• GAA, FAI, Basketball Ireland and other coaching badges
• First Aid
• Patient Moving and Handling
• Emergency First Responder

WHAT IS PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND COACHING?
This one-year course is designed to prepare students for a
career in the sports, coaching and fitness sectors, or provide
a pathway to further study in Physical Educating teaching.
Students will engage in a range of sports, both practically
and academically.
Students will also gain the social, communications and
leadership skills to work with students in the teaching
area, along with athletes and groups in the growing sports,
coaching and fitness areas.
In partnership with Meath GAA and the Football Association
of Ireland (FAI), students can complete coaching courses and
obtain coaching badges to further enhance their practice
and experience.
Practical classes will be timetabled on-site
at Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena and
the National gymnastics Training Centre at
Sports Campus Ireland Campus.

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability
or demand and are subject to change:

• Laboratory Skills
• Biology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Sports and Recreational
Studies
• Safety and Health
• Exercise and Fitness
• Sports Anatomy and
Physiology
• Soccer Coaching
• GAA Coaching
• Basketball Coaching
• Swimming

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This course enables graduates to pursue a career in P.E
teaching.
Alternatively, students may progress to a sport or science
related Level 8 degree.
Graduates may also choose to pursue careers in various
roles such as strength and conditioning, sports coach, sports
offices and many different roles in within the sports, leisure
and fitness industry.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PROGRESSION:
NDCU: DC205 Physical Education with Biology
(Level 8, 4 Years)
DCU: DC206 Physical Education with Mathematics
(Level 8, 4 Years)
UCC: CK116 Sports Studies and Physical Education
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Limerick: LM090 Physical Education with
Concurrent Teacher Training (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Blanchardstown: TU935 Sport Management
and Coaching (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD City Campus: TU882 Nutraceuticals in Health
and Nutrition (Level 8, 4 Years)
LC422 Sports Strength and Conditioning (Level8, 4
Years)
SETU Carlow: CW858 Sports Management and GAA
Coaching (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Carlow: CW188 Sports Rehabilitation and
Athletic Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: AL836 Health Science with Nutrition
(Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Waterford: WD002 Food Science Innovation
(Level 8, 4 Years) WD006 Nutrition and Exercise
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD City Campus: TU 955 Sports and Leisure
Management
Maynooth University: Business and Sports Science
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: AL841 Athletic and Rehabilitation
Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Tallaght: TU936 Sports Science and Health
(Level 8, 4 Years)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of
previous qualifications.

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie