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DURATION
Two years full-time
INTRODUCTION
Coach Education at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa is
designed to provide students with a range
of skills to prepare them for a career in
coaching, teaching,fitness and sports related fields. The
course is practically orientated and
introduces the students to a broad range of
sports and fitness modules which may
enable them to further specialise their area
of expertise. Students also have the opportunity to get the coaching badges from the relevant coaching bodies.
Main areas of study may include:
Year1
- Sport and Recreation Studies
- Exercise and Fitness
- Anatomy & Physiology for the Leisure industry
- Practical Youth Leadership
- G.A.A.
- Soccer / Basketball
- Communications
- Health Related Fitness
- Volleyball
- Work Experience - Coaching
- Swimming/Lifesaving
- Swim Teachers
- First Aid
Having successfully completed 1st year, qualified students have the option of going on to Year 2 of Coach Education or applying for a place in Higher National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science. Places are limited and entry into the Higher National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science is based on academic performance and on interview. Students also have the opportunity to apply for the NCEF Fitness Instructors Award at the start of year 2.
Year2
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Psychology
- Sports Community Development
- Sports Nutrition
- Business Management
- Swimming / Lifesaving
- Kinesiology
- G.A.A.
- Athletics
- Work Experience - Coaching
SPECIAL FEATURES
The college has a large well equipped
gymnasium for resistance and cardiovascular training. A large sports hall is also located on site for indoorsports. A top grade ful size all-weather pitch along with soccer and gaelic pitches are also located on the college grounds.There
are facilities for resistance training, tennis,
badminton, indoor hockey, indoor football,
volleyball and basketball. It has two full-size
tennis courts and
has access to a 25 metre swimming pool
nearby. It also has the use of lecture
facilities and computer facilities in the
college.
Student Testimonials
Read more STUDENT TESTIMONIALS here >>
Dave O' Keeffe
Past pupil Dave O'Keefe coaching in the U.S.
Dave O' Keeffe
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I completed the Coach Education course in CSN and found
the course excellent and felt it gave me an introduction and background to
the coaching industry.I now run a coaching clinic in America where I teach
parents to coach and understand the Philosphy of coaching young kids.
I also
have my own coaching business for kids from 4-17 years of age in
Connecticut, Lond Island and New york. We employ summer staff for the summer
months from Ireland and will keep in contact with Derek Scanlon in CSN re Students looking for work experience in the States."
Read more STUDENT TESTIMONIALS here >>
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FEES
Exam Fees – FETAC Level 5: €60
Exam Fees – First Aid: €15
Exam Fees – Coaching Awards: €315
Comprised of the following:
Swim Teachers: €150
Basketball: €30
GAA: €30
Kickstart 1&2: €75
Volleyball: €30
Exam Fees – Lifesaving: €20
Exam Fees – Course Manual: €55
Course Tracksuit: €80
Department of Education and Skills Fee: €200
Student Services: €220
Total: €965
NCEF Conversion Course is expected to be offered to students who obtain the following criteria at a cost of €815 (May 2011 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.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Students gain hands-on experience coaching both outside and within the college to a variety of age groups and disciplines.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Professional Coaching/Instruction Lifeguard Merchandising/Retailing Sports Co-ordinator Sports Development Officers
FURTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
P.E. Teaching in UCC- Coach education has a direct ink with UCC and is the course most suited to P.E. teaching.
HND in Sports and Exercise Science.
Sports and Leisure courses in IT's esp Cork, Tralee and Waterford.
NCEF Gym Instructor.
Specialist professional courses in practical areas through relevant coaching bodies.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Places are awarded on suitability.
A leaving Certificate or equivalent is required. Experience in the coaching field is viewed positively.
CERTIFICATION
- National Certificate - in Sport and Recreation FETAC Level 5 (Award code:DSRXX)
- Advanced Certificate in Sport Development and Coaching FETAC Level 6 (Award Code DSDCX)
- First Aid Certificate
- Water Safety (All Levels)
Pool Lifeguard
- Coaching Awards (Relevant Governing Bodies)
- NCEF Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (University of Limerick)
- Personal Training (University of Limerick)
COURSE DIRECTORS
- Derek Scanlon / Eileen Fleming
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