Coaching & Physical Education 2

Description

Progress from a level 5 sports relevant course or equivalent.

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to further develop the range of skills learnt at level 5 for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields.

The focus is practically orientated and has a strong element of professional coaching. Students also have the opportunity to get coaching badges from the relevant coaching bodies, a gym instructor’s qualification, and a full swim teacher qualification. Students gain excellent work experience in local primary and secondary schools in the area. Event management and self-directed learning are key to students’ ability to organise and plan coaching sessions.

Garda Vetting is required for the course. 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 and proof of Garda Vetting.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

•    Full QQI Level 5 award or equivalent and an acceptable first year attendance record, 80%+.

•    If coming from outside the 1st year coaching and exercise course an interview would be necessary.

DURATION:

This is a one-year course and successful students have an opportunity to apply to further studies both within and outside of CSN.

CERTIFICATION:

•    QQI Level 6 in Sports, Recreation and Exercise (6M5147).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Sports Industry Practice - 6N4650

This provides the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence in the legislation, guidelines and practices relevant to a range of contexts in the sports industry.

Sports Nutrition - 6N4651

Sports Psychology - 6N4665

Event Management - 6N4800

Gaelic Football Coaching - 6N5347

Soccer Coaching - 6N5189

Deepwater Pool Lifeguarding Skills (Available to students with suitable swimming ability) - 6N18421

Communications - 6N1950

Work Experience - 6N1946

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

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

•    MTU: Recreation and Leisure Management (BBus) (CR032).

•    SETU Carlow: BA in Sports and Exercise (CW827).

SPECIAL FEATURES:

Work Experience-Students take part on a work experience programme which enables them to get valuable coaching experience in local schools. Students also take part in full sports days involving schools in the Cork area.

Students can avail of the following add on options during the year at an additional cost:

Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (CEHF)

Conversion Course is expected to be offered to students who meet specific criteria. The CEHF graduate predominantly gains employment as a group fitness instructor and /or as a gym instructor in gyms and fitness clubs, some of which are hotel based or in community settings.