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Sports and Leisure Management: Coaching

FETAC Certificate - Sports Coaching and Development (Level 6-DSDCX)

Duration

2 Years

Course Code

6421

Aims

This course aims to facilitate students at FETAC levvel 6 and to achieve work in the leisure industry particularly in community centres/sports complexes and as sports promotional officers. It allows students the opportunity to progress into Third level institutions pursuing courses such as PE teaching or Sports Coaching/Community Leadership degrees.

Entry Requirements *

• • Fetac Level 5 DSRXX
• • Equivelent award in Sports and Recreation Management
• • Leaving Certificate 5 passes or
         A proven commitment to Sport and Leisure
• • A personal interview
• • A Medical Certificate
  

Course Content

Psychology Level 6, Sports Community Development Level 6, Sports Coaching Level 6, Sports Nutrition Level 6, Holistic Massage, Pool lifeguard, Communications and Coaching Experience.

Assessment and Certification

Year 1 FETAC Level 5 - Sports And Recreation Studies DSRXXX
Year 2 FETAC Level 6 - Sports Coaching and Development DSDCX

External Examiner

Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)

Career Opportunities

This course will enable graduates to work as Regional Sports Development Officers and as Community Development Managers in Sport / Community centres. Students will also be eligible to progress to higher education.