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Coaching & Physical Education 2

Coaching & Physical Education 2

Course Description

Progress from a level 5 sports relevant course or equivalent.

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to further develop the range of skills learnt at level 5 for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields. The focus is practically orientated and has a strong element of professional coaching. Students also have the opportunity to get coaching badges from the relevant coaching bodies, a gym instructor's qualification, and a full swim teacher qualification. Students gain excellent work experience in local primary and secondary schools in the area.

Event management and self-directed learning are key to students’ ability to organise and plan coaching sessions.

Garda Vetting is required for the course.

Application have been high in recent years so it is advisable to bring a C.V. to interview along with coaching experience details, references and proof of Garda Vetting.

Coaching Ed. Students

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Award

QQI Level 6
Sports, Recreation and Exercise
6M5147

Duration

This is a one year course and successful students have an opportunity to apply to further studies both within and outside of CSN.

Entry Requirements

Full QQI Level 5 award or equivalent and an acceptable first year attendance record. 80%+. If coming from outside the 1st year coaching and exercise course an interview would be necessary.

Course Content

The following subjects may be offered:

Sports Industry Practice
6N4650
This provides the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence in the legislation, guidelines and practices relevant to a range of contexts in the sports industry.
Sports Nutrition
6N4651
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the concepts and principles underpinning nutrition, energy sources and energy usage within an active living, exercise, sports and or weight management context.
Sports Psychology
6N4665
The aim of this unit is to develop an understanding of the key psychological factors that influence participation and performance in sport and exercise. Students will gain knowledge in the areas of imagery, anxiety, arousal, motivation and stress in sport and performance.
Event Management
6N4800
Gain the knowledge, skill and competence to plan, organise, supervise, produce and conduct a post-event evaluation of an event.
Gaelic Football Coaching
6N5347
This award is to equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the technical, tactical, team play, physical, psychological, participation feedback and lifestyle
aspects of the game of Gaelic Football, to enable the learner to coach Gaelic Football to children, youths and adults applying appropriate coaching techniques with each population of players.
Soccer Coaching
6N5189
This award equips the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence the technical, tactical, mental, physical, personal and lifestyle aspects of the game of soccer, to enable the learner to engage in the planning and delivery of soccer coaching sessions, under appropriate supervision, to participants between the ages of 13 and 18.
Deepwater Pool Lifeguarding Skills (Available to students with suitable swimming ability)
6N18421
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to independently, effectively, efficiently and safely lifeguard in a deep water pool more than 1.5m independently and or in a supervisory capacity, in compliance with the current Irish Water Safety Pool Safety Guidelines, National Pool Lifeguard Manual, and Rescue Skills Handbook published by the Irish Water Safety (IWS).
Communications
6N1950
This module helps the student to develop the necessary skills to represent themselves professionally.
Work Experience
6N1946
This module helps students to place themselves in a professional work environment. This gives real hands on experience in your chosen field.

Career Opportunities

SPECIAL FEATURES

Work Experience-Students take part on a work experience programme which enables them to get valuable coaching experience in local schools. Students also take part in full sports days involving schools in the Cork area.

Students can avail of the following add on options during the year at an additional cost:
Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (CEHF)
Conversion Course is expected to be offered to students who meet specific criteria.
The CEHF graduate predominantly gains employment as a group fitness instructor and /or as a gym instructor in gyms and fitness clubs, some of which are hotel based or in community settings.

Progression opportunities

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements