Pre University PE Teaching

The aim of the programme is to enable the trainee to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in a range of sports, recreation and exercise activities to work under supervision in a variety of sports related contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.

- Education: Junior certificate level or equivalent minimum - Aptitude: Excellent verbal and written skills. Aptitude for and demonstrate keen interest in Fitness / sport activities. The National Pool Lifeguard award requires learners to be able to (at a minimum): - Swim 100 metres on their front and 100 metres on their back - Surface dive and recover an object from the deepest part of a pool - 16 years of age, or older at the time of the examination - Previous Experience: Previous sporting experience would be an advantage as would any other sport / exercise programme undertaken