Sport and Recreation 5M5146
This is a one year full-time course for students who are interested in a career in the Leisure industry. It is structured to prepare students for work in the different areas of this fast growing industry.
Entry requirements:
Leaving Cert or Leaving Cert Applied standard with an interview and. Mature students are welcome.
Grants:
Arrangements For New Student Grant Applications for 2013/2014
A new ONLINE ONLY student grant application system has been introduced
for the 2012/2013 academic year. All NEW applications will be made online
to a single awarding authority, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), a
unit of City of Dublin VEC, through www.studentfinance.ie.
Fees:
Students pay a fee which covers registration, examination fees, course materials, administration, and additional certification. Precise details available on request.
Course certification:
F.E.T.A.C. Level 5, recognised First Aid Certificate, Soccer, Basketball and Gaelic Coaching Certificates
Course content:
- Sport and Recreation
- Leisure Facility Operations
- Basketball Coaching
- Gaelic Coaching
- Soccer Coaching
- Exercise and Fitness
- Tag Rugby
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Customer Services
- Computer Studies
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Health & Safety
Career prospects:
Holders of a F.E.T.A.C. Level 5 award in Sport & Recreation may progress to further studies on selected courses under the H.E.L.S. and to a broad range of courses under the Pilot Scheme e.g. DT411 Leisure Management, DT408 Hotel & Restaurant Management, SG134 Degree in Business Studies in Recreation & Leisure, GA866 B.A. in Outdoor Education & Leisure. Alternatively award holders may go directly into employment in a variety of jobs in the leisure industry.
Contact:
David Kearins, Course Co-ordinator