Sports, Physical Therapy and Coaching

PHYSICAL THERAPY & COACHING SPORTS,

SURF INSTRUCTOR & BEACH LIFEGUARD

DURATION 25 Weeks CERTIFICATION Professional CAMPUS Monavalley

COST No Fees OVERVIEW Develop knowledge, skills, competencies and recognised qualifcations in surfng, lifeguarding, frst aid, instructing and outdoor activities with the view becoming a surf instructor or beach lifeguard.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - 18 years of age at start of programme. - Strong swimming ability and a good level of personal ftness. You must be able to swim 400m in under 9 minutes. - Able to cope with heights for the climbing element of the programme. - Basic computer literacy - word processing, email and internet profciency preferred. - Good communications, including good verbal and written English language. - A people person with an outgoing

personality and the aptitude to work as part of a team. - Demonstrate evidence of an interest in and knowledge of the industry. - Previous experience in some of the following areas: team- based outdoor pursuits, scouting, guides, Gaisce Awards, surfng, swimming, membership of sports clubs or teams, and working with youth groups. - Garda vetting is a requirement for

participation on this programme and is a requirement of the Irish Surf Association.

COURSE CONTENT Surfng Skills | Lifeguarding Skills Beach Lifeguard Assessment & Qualifcation Aquatic First Aid and Emergency Response Outdoor Surf and Lifeguard Instructor Adventure Activates | Surfng Skills Career Planning and Job Seeking Skills Instructor Level 1 | Work Experience

WHY SHOULD I APPLY? • 4 full weeks of work experience • Unique of-peak upskilling opportunity • Practice-led tuition • Progression to Outdoor Activity Instructor

Participation in water based sports and in particular surfng is on the increase in Ireland. This has led to an increase in the demand for highly skills and qualifed surfng instructor.

Graduates will seek employment in a surfng schools or activity centres on our coastline. Other graduates may decide to seek employment as beach lifeguards.

CERTIFICATION • Surfng Skills Instructor Level 1 - Irish Surf Association (ISA) • Royal Lifesaving Society (RLSS) National Beach Lifeguard Qualifcation • Aquatic First Aid and Cardiac First Response PHECC (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council).

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR

CERTIFICATION Level 5 DURATION 46 weeks CAMPUS Monavalley

COST No Fees

CERTIFICATION Level 6 DURATION 46 weeks CAMPUS Monavalley

COST No Fees OVERVIEW The Level 5 Outdoor Activity Instructor Traineeship is the ideal starting point for anyone who is interested in developing a career in the outdoor adventure tourism and education sector. The Advanced Level 6 Outdoor Activity Instructor Traineeship is designed to upskill and enhance the employment opportunities for those working or training in the outdoor sector.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - 18 years of age. Mature applicants are encouraged. - A Junior Certifcate or equivalent with relevant experience. - Mature applicants with relevant life experience. - High level of physical ftness is essential. - Demonstrable participation, membership or leadership in - sporting and outdoor activities. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Positive, adaptable, self-motivated, team player - High standard of personal presentation - Have an interest in working with children, adults or corporate groups. - Understanding of and sensitivity towards the natural environment. - Garda Vetting is a pre-requisite.

COURSE CONTENT LEVEL 5 REC Level 3 First Aid | Sea Kayaking Level 3 River Kayaking Level 3 | Kayaking Level 1 Instructor | Single Pitch Award Manual Handling | Mountain Skills River Safety Rescue | Power Boat Operations Child Welfare and Protection in Sport

LEVEL 6 REC Level 3 First Aid | Orienteering Instructor Kayaking Level 2 Instructor | Canoeing Level 4 Sea Kayaking Level 4 or River Kayaking Level 4 Canoeing Level 2 Instructor Rock Climbing Instructor (previously SPA) Lowland Leader Award Training or Mountain Leader Training or Trail Cycle Leader Training Team Leadership and Ecology and the Environment Sports Industry Practice

WHY SHOULD I APPLY? Run at Cappanalea - Ireland's National Centre for Outdoor Education and Training at Caragh Lake, Killorglin, County Kerry. Led by a team of experienced outdoor activity instructors. Features 8 weeks of work placement.

Includes a range of valuable certifcations and tickets. Ability to specialise within the Level 6 Advanced Traineeship.

Level 5 graduates will seek entry level positions as assistant instructors in outdoor education centres, adventure tour companies and private enterprises. Level 6 (Advanced) graduates will have the skills to work in multi-activity organisations as instructors in OETCs, Adventure Centres, adventure tourism markets and in private enterprise.

CERTIFICATION • QQI Level 5 - Outdoor Recreation Award • QQI Level 6 - Sport & Recreation.

SPORTS, RECREATION AND EXERCISE

DURATION 1 Year CERTIFICATION Level 5 CAMPUS Clash Road & Listowel

COST Fees Apply OVERVIEW This is a one year full time course that will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to work across a variety of diferent areas within the sports and leisure industry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Leaving Certifcate, LCVP, LCA or a level 4 certifcate or have reached the age of 18. - Mature student. If the criteria above does not apply, you will be called for an information interview to secure a place on the programme.

COURSE CONTENT Work Experience | Communications Sport and Recreation Studies Exercise and Fitness | Adventure Activities Sports Anatomy/Physiology | Pool Lifeguard Leisure Facility Operations Coaching Awards - Soccer and Football Refereeing Badges

SPORTS AND PE PRE-TEACHING

DURATION 1 Year CERTIFICATION Level 5 CAMPUS Clash Road

COST Fees Apply OVERVIEW This is a one year full time course in sport, recreation and exercise that will equip students with the knowledge and skills required to work across a variety of diferent areas within the sports and leisure industry and for those in particular interested in progressing to pursue a career in PE teaching.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Leaving Certifcate, LCVP, LCA or a level 4 certifcate or have reached the age of 18. - Mature student. If the criteria above does not apply, you will be called for an information interview to secure a place on the programme.

COURSE CONTENT Work Experience | Communications Sport and Recreation Studies Exercise and Fitness | Adventure Activities Sports Anatomy/Physiology Leisure Facility Operations Concepts in Training & Education Pool Lifeguard | Coaching Awards Special Features: Guest Speakers | Workshops Field Trips | Site Visits

WHY SHOULD I APPLY? This will be the ideal starting point for those interested in pursuing careers such as: Leisure attendant, gym instructor, personal trainer, pool lifeguard, swim teacher, coaching qualifcations and sports development.

Progression to a variety of diferent Sports related Degree courses at Universities and Institutes of Technology nationally.

CERTIFICATION • QQI Level 5 Certifcate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146) • GAA Football Coaching Award • GAA Refereeing Badge • FAI Soccer Coaching Certifcate • Pool Lifeguard

WHY SHOULD I APPLY? This will be the ideal starting point for those interested in pursuing careers such as: Leisure attendant, gym instructor, personal trainer, pool lifeguard, swim teacher, coaching qualifcations, sports development or PE teaching. Progression to a variety of diferent Sports related Degree courses at Universities and Institutes of Technology nationally is possible.

CERTIFICATION • QQI Level 5 Certifcate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146) • GAA Football Coaching Award • GAA Refereeing Badge • FAI Soccer Coaching Certifcate

PERSONAL TRAINING, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

DURATION 1 Year CERTIFICATION Level 5 CAMPUS Clash Road

COST Fees Apply OVERVIEW The focus on this course is to teach the science behind nutrition and its efects on sports performance and body composition. There are signifcant sports, recreation and exercise elements to the course. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Leaving Certifcate, LCVP, LCA or a level 4 certifcate or have reached the age of 18. - Mature student. If the criteria above does not apply, you will be called for an information interview to secure a place on the programme. COURSE CONTENT Leisure Facility Operations | Communications Exercise and Fitness | Adventure Activities Sports and Recreation Studies Sports Anatomy and Physiology Leisure Facility Administration Customer Service | Work Experience WHY SHOULD I APPLY? This is the ideal starting point for those interested in pursuing careers such as: leisure attendant, gym instructor, personal trainer, pool lifeguard, swim teacher, coaching qualifcations, sports development or P.E. teaching. Progression to a variety of diferent sports related degree courses at universities and Institutes of Technology nationally is possible. CERTIFICATION • QQI Level 5 Certifcate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146). • ITEC Certifcate in Fitness Instruction (Gym Based Exercise) & ITEC Strength & Conditioning Certifcate

SPORTS NUTRITION

DURATION 1 Year CERTIFICATION Level 5 CAMPUS Clash Road

COST No Fees OVERVIEW The focus on this course is to teach the science behind nutrition and its efects on sports performance and body composition. There are signifcant sports, recreation and exercise elements to the course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Leaving Certifcate, LCVP, LCA or a level 4 certifcate or have reached the age of 18. - Mature student If the criteria above does not apply, you will be called for an information interview to secure a place on the programme.

COURSE CONTENT Leisure Facility Operations Communications Exercise And Fitness | Adventure Activities Sports and Recreation Studies Sports Anatomy and Physiology Leisure Facility Administration Customer Service | Work Experience

WHY SHOULD I APPLY? This will be the ideal starting point for those interested in pursuing careers such as: Leisure attendant, gym instructor, personal trainer, pool lifeguard, swim teacher, coaching qualifcations, sports development and P.E. teaching.

Progression to a variety of diferent Sports related Degree courses at Universities and Institutes of Technology nationally - is possible.

CERTIFICATION • QQI Level 5 Certifcate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146). • ITEC Certifcate in Fitness Instruction (Gym Based Exercise) & ITEC Strength & Conditioning Certifcate

GAA COACHING AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

DURATION 1 Year CERTIFICATION Level 5 CAMPUS Clash Road

COST Fees Apply OVERVIEW This is a one year full time programme, the aim of which is to provide a qualifcation designed for students wishing to pursue a career in sport health and ftness coaching. This programme is specifcally designed for students interested in GAA.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS - Leaving Certifcate, LCVP, LCA or a level 4 certifcate or have reached the age of 18. - Mature student.

If the criteria above does not apply, you will be called for an information interview to secure a place on the programme.

WHY SHOULD I APPLY? Graduates may secure employment as GAA games development ofcers, GAA coaches, GAA tutors, ftness instructors, personal trainers, sports management in community sports facilities and leisure centres.

CERTIFICATION • QQI Level 5 Certifcate in Sports Recreation & Fitness (5M5146) • GAA Level 1 Award Coaching • SAQ Foundation, Level 1 and Level 2 • GAA Football Coaching Award • GAA Refereeing Badge • FAI Soccer Coaching Certifcate • Pool Lifeguard

COURSE CONTENT Exercise and Fitness | Adventure Activities Sport and Recreation Studies | Nutrition Sports Anatomy and Physiology Occupational First Aid | Communications Work Experience (GAA setting) Gaelic Football Coaching Basketball Coaching Strength and Conditioning Video Performance Analysis Associate Refereeing Course GAA Coaching Awards