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DURATION
Two years full-time
INTRODUCTION
Sports Studies at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa is
designed to provide students with a range
of skills to prepare them for a career in
coaching, fitness or 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.
MAIN AREAS OF STUDY
Year1
- Sport and Recreation Studies
- Exercise and Fitness
- Anatomy & Physiology for the Leisure industry
- Practical Youth Leadership
- G.A.A.
- Soccer / Basketball
- Communications
- Business Studies
- Volleyball
- Work Experience - Coaching
- Swimming/Lifesaving
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.
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/sports hall facility on site. There
are facilities for resistance training, tennis,
badminton, indoor hockey, indoor football,
volleyball and basketball. It has two full-size
tennis courts and several playing pitches. it
has access to a 25 metre swimming pool
nearby. It also has the use of lecture
facilities and computer facilities in the
college.
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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
Specialist professional courses in practical areas, e.g. further studies in Coaching through relevant governing bodies. NCEF Level 5 courses, Institutes of Technology- Cork, Tralee and Waterford. Further education in the UK e.g. P.E. Teaching and Sports Psychology.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Generally Leaving Certificate or equivalent, All participants are interviewed, places are awarded on suitability.
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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