Leisure and Recreation Studies
Course Description
Note: Course shadowing as part of work experience is available for this course.
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to pursue a career in the leisure industry. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to deliver one to one training by conducting appropriate fitness assessments and designing safe and effective exercise programmes to the general public (adults 18yrs +) based on their individual needs, whether it be strength training, weight loss, training for an endurance event or general fitness. You can also work as a physical trainer with local groups, club sports teams and corporate fitness and wellness programmes or deliver your own fitness classes. All graduates are awarded the QQI Level 5 Award in Sport, Recreation & Exercise and the certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (CEHF). The CEHF is a stand-alone qualification and is awarded by the University of Limerick.
QQI Level 5
Sport, Recreation & Exercise
5M5146
One year
Leaving Certificate, L.C.A. or equivalent. All applicants are interviewed and places are awarded on suitability.
The following subjects may be offered:
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Functional Martial Arts Foundation
This module is an overview of a mixture of functional martial art styles, with an emphasis on a coaching point of view. In the first term, students will learn the fundamentals of the striking disciplines (boxing and kickboxing), for both competitive full contact training and non-contact fitness training. The grappling disciplines of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling will be covered in the second term. This section will also emphasise self defence, a common request from clients looking to learn martial arts. With a solid base built, the third term will focus on combining all styles into Mixed Martial Arts. No previous martial arts experience is required. Although, all equipment is provided during the class, students must have their own gum shield, as a precaution. - Sport & Recreation Studies
5N2667
This provides students with an overview and understanding of the sport, leisure and recreation industry. - Exercise & Fitness
5N2668
This subject is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge to assist in the delivery of safe and appropriate exercise and fitness programmes. - Leisure Facility Operations
5N4667
This subject will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to assist in Leisure Facility Operations on a day to day basis. - Leisure Facility Administration
5N4666
This will enable the student to work in an administrative capacity in a leisure facility. - Sports Anatomy & Physiology
5N4648
This subject area provides the learner with an understanding of the working of the human body in sporting contexts. - Word Processing
5N1358
Equips the learner with the skills and competence to produce documents to a professional standard. - Nutrition
5N2006
The purpose of this unit is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the nutritional composition of food and the effects of food and nutrition on an individual’s health and personal well-being. - Communications
5N0690
Communication skills are highly valued in the workplace. This subject recognises that the acquisition of these skills is a life-long process, and central to personal, social and professional development. - Work Experience
5N1356
This subject provides the student with practical experience in a work environment.
Leisure Attendants, Duty Managers, Leisure Centre Managers, Merchandising, Lifeguard, Professional Coaching.
390 CAO points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements
- CSN: Personal Training & Leisure Management
- CIT: Recreation and Leisure Management (BBus) (CRO32)
- UCC: BA Sports Studies (CK116)
- ITT: Health and Leisure (TL481)
- Specialist courses in the UK
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 several playing pitches and a floodlit, all-weather playing surface. It has access to a 25 metre swimming pool nearby. Students also use the lecture and computer facilities in the college. Courses are also delivered in the areas of Pool Plant Operations and Assistant Swim Teacher.
CSN Graduate Rob Heffernan
CSN Leisure and Recreation Course students
Working hard, working out
Strength and flexibility
Step up
In the Gym
Weights