Course Duration

1 year, full time

Course Overview

This programme is ideal for those wishing to further their studies, skills and techniques in sport and related areas. The wide variety of modules will expose learners to a diverse range of practical and theoretical sport and leisure disciplines.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should hold a FETAC Level 5 Award in Sport and Recreation [DSRXX], or similar
• Mature applicants with particular skills in this area may be exempt from the entry requirements

Typical Modules

• Sports Coaching
• Holistic Massage
• Sports Community Development
• Planning for Personal Development
• Business Management
• Health Promotion
• Lifeguarding
• Sports Psychology
• Communications
• Sports Nutrition
• Safety Management
• Sports Coaching

Award

FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate Sport Development [DSDCX]

Progression/Employment Opportunities

• As a top-up qualification, this Advanced Award should enable holders to acquire employment in the management area of the sport and leisure industry.
• Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.
  Please check with the individual Admissions Offices of any institution you are interested in attending or access:

 http://fetac.ie/fetac/learners/hels/hels.htm

Fees

As an NDP-funded programme, there are no tuition fees. Learners, however, are liable for registration and examination fees. Additionally, learners are expected to supply prescribed class and study materials.

Means-teasted Mainteanance Grants are available.