Outdoor Sport and Recreation Level 5 Castlebar

Programme Aim

The aim of this progarmme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill, and competence in a range of sports, recreation, and exercise activities to work independently and under supervision in a variety of sports-related contexts and/or to progress to higher education and training.

Course Modules

• Sports Anatomy and Physiology 5N4648
• Communications 5N0690
• Sports and Recreation Studies 5N2667
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Adventure Activities 5N4646
• Sports and Exercise Prevention 5N5665
• Outdoor Recreation 5N5386
• Lowland Leadership 5N21743
• Stand-up Paddle Boarding Instructional Skills 5N21749

Course Duration:

This is a one year, full time course, running from September to May.

Entry Requirements:

• Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Cert Applied
• A FETAC/QQI Level 4 qualification
• Mature students (age 23+) welcome
• Interview
• Garda vetting must be successfully completed

Fees

There are no fees to study this course.

Progression

There are a wide range of progression opportunities available for FET graduates via the CAO website. Please view the entry requirements for all Higher Education colleges here: https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac