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  Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, Tramore Rd., Cork City      Ph: +353 21 4961020     Fax: +353 21 4961320    Bullet point graphic Email: info@csn.ie
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Bullet point graphic   SPORT & RECREATION - Sports Injuries / Therapy
Sport & Recreation

DURATION
Two years full time (second year option of specialisation)

INTRODUCTION

Sports Injuries at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa is a course to prepare students to further their knowledge of sports injuries and their subsequent treatment.

 

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Year 1: Students are accepted on their suitability to the course.

Main areas of study may include:

      • Sports and Recreation Studies
      • Communication Skills
      • Work Experience
      • Anatomy and Physiology
      • Swedish Massage
      • Exercise and Fitness
      • Kinesiology
      • Nutrition
      • Occupational First Aid

    ITEC Level 3UK

    • Diploma in Holistic Massage

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Year 2: Students must have achieved FETAC Level 5 / ITEC (UK) Holistic Massage or equivalent.

Main areas of study may include:

FETAC Level 6 Ireland

  • Holistic Massage
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Sports Psychology
  • Business Planning
  • Communications


ITEC Level 3 UK

  • Level 3 Diploma in Sports Therapy Equipment
  • Level 4 Diploma in Sports Massage


SPECIAL FEATURES

The student will be trained in the skills of all massage treatments, and advice on sports nutrition and rehabilitation exercises.

 

WORK SIMULATIONS

Students gain experience in the field of sports injuries, massage to treat sports injuries first hand, classes are comprised of a theoretical and practical basis.

2nd year students provide clinic facilities to college teams, students and staff one afternoon a week.

 


FEES Year 1
Exam Fees – FETAC Level 5: €60
Exam Fees – First Aid: €15
Exam Fees – ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage: €120
Course T-shirt: €20
Massage Uniform: €50
Department of Education and Skills Fee: €200
Student Services: €220
Total: €685


FEES Year 2
Exam Fees – FETAC Level 6: €30
Exam Fees – ITEC Diploma in Sport Massage: €120
Exam Fees – ITEC Diploma in Sports Therapy Equipment: €120
Department of Education and Skills Fee: €200
Student Services: €220
Total: €690



NCEF Conversion Course is expected to be offered to students who obtain the following criteria at a cost of €815 (May 2011 price).


CRITERIA: Successful completion of all three modules:

  • Occupational First Aid
  • Exercise and Fitness
  • Anatomy and Physiology

PRIORITY will go to second year students.


CAREER PROSPECTS

Health clubs, studios, hotels, salons or self employed sports injuries therapists.

FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may proceed to a variety of third level Colleges and Universities in Ireland and the UK. Many students have gone onto study physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, sports medicine, sports science in the uk.


CERTIFICATION

Year 1

  • FETAC Level 5 Sport and Recreation Award DSRXX
  • ITEC UK Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Massage

Year 2

  • FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Sports Development DSDCX - Component Award
  • ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage
  • ITEC Diploma in Sports Therapy Equipment
  • Option to undertake the National Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (University of Limerick)

COURSE DIRECTOR

- Orla Powell

Click here to apply online

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