Coaching & Physical Education 1

Description

This practically orientated course is designed to provide students with a range of skills which will prepare them for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields. Students gain experience in a broad range of sports and fitness components. Students also have the opportunity to acquire coaching qualifications from the relevant coaching bodies.

Graduates from the course have been very successful in recent years in progressing to Higher Education, e.g. B.Ed in Sports Studies & Physical Education in UCC. Students gain excellent work experience in local primary and secondary schools in the area. Garda Vetting is required. Application numbers have been high in recent years, so it is advisable to bring a C.V. to the interview along with coaching experience details/references/current completed Garda Vetting proof. For further insights into the course/ careers in the industry see testimonials below.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

•    Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

•    All applicants are interviewed, and places are awarded on suitability.

•    Experience in coaching is an advantage.

DURATION:

This is a one-year course and successful students can progress to Coaching & Physical Education 2.

CERTIFICATION:

•    QQI Level 5 in Sports, Recreation & Exercise (5M5146).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Basketball Coaching - 5N4888

A practical based component on the skills of basketball coaching.

Communications - 5N0690

Exercise & Fitness - 5N2668

Gaelic Football Coaching - 5N5085

Shallow Pool Lifeguarding Skills - 5N18417

Nutrition - 5N2006

Soccer Coaching - 5N4887

Sport & Recreation Studies - 5N2667

Sports Anatomy & Physiology - 5N4648

Work Experience - 5N1356

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

•    CSN: Coaching & Physical Education 2.

•    UCC: Sports Studies and Physical Education (CK125).

•    MTU: Recreation and Leisure Management (CR032).

•    SETU Carlow: BA in Sports and Exercise.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Professional Sports Coaching/Instructor, Physical Education Coach/teacher, Gym Instructor, Swim Instructor/Lifeguard, Sports Co-Ordinator, Sports Development Officer.