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DURATION
One year full time course
INTRODUCTION
This course has been designed to provide academically focused students with an opportunity to progress in education while pursuing a career in soccer and the leisure industry. Suitable candidates will get the opportunity to gain the necessary coaching qualifications to seek work in Ireland and abroad. Strength and conditioning modules along with technical skill will be monitored closely as students progress through the course. The syllabus will cover a broad range of theoretical and practical modules designed for the students to advance into higher education.
Students will also have the opportunity to access our U.S.A. scholarship programme and sit their S.A.T.s provided they meet the essential criteria outlined at the interview stage. Successful students, both academically and technically, may travel to the USA with the college and get the chance to show their soccer talents to a number of university coaches.
Main areas of study may include:
- Communications
- Sport & Recreation Studies
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Work Experience (Coaching )
- Word Processing
- Health Related Fitness
- Exercise & Fitness
- Occupational First Aid
- Soccer Coaching (FAI Kickstart 1/2 & Youth Cert in yr2)
- Soccer skills
- Strength / Conditioning & Nutrition
- English & Maths - SAT Focused
Prospective students should be aware that this course is physically demanding, and should satisfy themselves that they possess the necessary physical attributes and psychological skills to undertake it.
Further / higher educational opportunities
Students who achieve the required standards will have a number of options in Year 2.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants who achieve a Leaving Certificate (five passes in ordinary papers) which must include Maths and English.
- Mature applicants (over 21 years) without these entry requirements will be considered on the basis of experience and overall coaching/technical ability. Places are limited and will be allocated on the basis of suitability at the various stages of interview.
Students must provide their leaving certificate results or pre leaving certificate results at interview.
Where a student did not complete the Leaving Certificate their Junior Certificate results will be sufficient.
Interview Requirements
The interview process will consist of 5 elements:
- Pass interview with course directors
- Pass physical fitness testing (PFT)
- Pass soccer skills practical
- Provide doctors medical clearance (at interview)
- Provide letter of recommendation from recognised club (at interview)
PFT will consist of the following tests
- Cardiovascular fitness test
- Upper body endurence / strenght test
- Speed test 10/20m
- Trial game & technical ability
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FEES
Exam Fees – FETAC Level 5: €50
Exam Fees – First Aid: €15
Exam Fees – FAI Coaching: €75
Exam Fees – Coach Manual: €55
Course Tracksuit: €80
Training Gear: €170
PLC Contribution (Dept. of Ed. and Sk. Fee): €200
Student Services: €200
Total: €840
NCEF Conversion Course is expected to be offered to students who obtain the following criteria at a cost of €795 (May 2012 price).
CRITERIA: Successfully completion of all three modules: 1) Occupational First Aid 2) Exercise and Fitness 3) Anatomy and Physiology
PRIORITY will go to second year students.
Career Prospects
- Employment within the leisure and fitness industry/gym instruction
- Professional coaching/football facilitator/regional development officer
- Soccer scholarship U.S.A./coaching within athletic department
- Professional/semi-professional career in soccer
- Strength & conditioning coach
Former CSN students who received scholarships to the USA
- Liam Collins: University of Memphis: Div 1
- John Dineen: University of Delaware: Div 1
- Stacey Paul: Tyler Junior College Texas: (NJCAA)
- Laura Thompson: Tyler Junior College Texas: (NJCAA)
- Darren O'Connor: University of Delaware: Div 1
- Eoin Conlon: Florida Southern College: Div 2
- Robert Milner: Auburn University at Montgomery: Div 1
- Greg Yelverton: UNC Ashville North Carolina: Div 1
- Damien O'Rourke: George Mason University: Div 1
- John Andrews: Martin Methodist College Tennessee: (NAIA)
Former CSN students who have represented Ireland
- Shane Long: Senior
- Amanda Parkes: Senior
- Shane Guthrie: U23
- Dennis Behan: U21
- Craig Duggan: Youth & Futsal
- Ray Lally: U18
- Timmy Kiely: U18
- Jamie Meehan: U18
- Colin P O Brien: U18
CERTIFICATION
- Year 1 National Certificate - FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 in Sport & Recreation (NCVA award code: DSRXX)
- Year 1 F.A.I. Soccer Coaching Kick start 1 and 2
- Year 1 Occupational First Aid
- Year 2 National Certificate – FETAC (NCVA) Level 6 in Sports Coaching
- Year 2 National Certificate in Exercise and Fitness (Level 6)
- Year 2 FAI Youthcert (level 1)
- Year 2/3 BTEC HND in Sport & Exercise Science (Level 6/7)
COURSE DIRECTORS
Liam Murphy
Email: l.murphy@csn.ie
Patrick Gleeson
Email: p.gleeson@csn.ie
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