Ireland

Sports, Recreation & Exercise - Online

Course code: 5M5146
Level: Level 5
Award: Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: QQI
Duration: Students are given ample time (13 months / 56 weeks) to complete the course and can start it at any time of the year. This Sports, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146 – Level 5 Major Award course is completed through Distance Learning and there are no lectures to attend. The only attendance required will be for Skills Demonstration events run as part of certain modules for example – Exercise & Fitness. These one day events are run throughout the year and are normally held on Saturdays in a Gym/Leisure Facility.

Programme summary

The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and competence in the leisure industry in order to meet the standards set by the awarding body in the award specification for Sports Recreation and Exercise level 5.

Entry requirements

Programme Entry Requirements

Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area (Healthcare/Childcare/Sports) and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry.
Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites.
Please Note: Students must be a based in Ireland and hold an Irish or UK PPS number. Enrolments without either will not be accepted.
Students must be working or on work experience in the Sports & Leisure facility throughout their course as they need to fulfil a minimum of 150 hours work experience as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience. The Leisure facility should include a Pool.
Learners will need to be available to attend Skills Demonstrations days with their Tutors during the course. This is in addition to the work experience above. These skills demo days may be run over a number of evenings or Saturdays and all in a local Leisure Centre. These are mandatory to complete this award.
Certain assessments require completion of work, which must be observed and evaluated by a Supervisor or Line manager.
English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information.
Garda vetting may be required for certain Sports & Leisure placements and students can apply for this through The Open College. Please ask for details.
Students undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment. Exemptions:
It is possible to gain exemptions from certain components of the course. If you already hold a QQI / FETAC award, or any Sports & Fitness awards, please contact us for details and we will advise you of available exemptions.

Who to apply to

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