Listowel Community College

Sport & Recreation - (FETAC Level 5)

This is a one year full-time course that will enable students to gain employment in the sports and leisure industry. The points from this course can be used to gain entry to certain third level courses. This course is designed to facilitate students who wish to pursue employment in the areas of leisure, coacing or as a P.E. teacher.

We are delighted to announce that for the forth coming academic year (2011-2012), Kerry football manager Jack O'Connor will be a guest tutor on this course. Jack has managed Kerry to three All-Ireland and three National League Gaelic Football titles as well as All-Ireland Vocational Schools and All-Ireland Colleges football titles with Coláiste na Sceilge.

Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: DSRXX

Course content:

• Sport & Recreation Studies
• Exercise & Fitness
• Programme Design
• Health Related Fitness
• Outdoor Education
• Coaching
• Word Processing
• First Aid
• Communications
• Leisure Operations

Applicants must be 17 years of age and should have passed a Leaving Certificate Course. These requirements may be waived for mature students and for people who have experience in this area.
Selection will be made by interview.

Work Experience: One day a week will be spent in work Experience. This will introduce and prepare students for employment in their chosen areas and enable them to form links with local industry.

Certification:

• FETAC Level 5
• Coaching Awards in Basketball
• A College Certificate
• Nationally recognised certificates in Occupational First Aid and Swimming

Further Study: Holders of this FETAC level 5 award may be eligible to apply for the Health & Leisure Degree Course in Tralee IT and other Degree Courses under the Higher Education Links scheme.

Course Fees: No tuition fees. Students may qualify for grants from their local VEC. Registration and examination fees will apply.