Health and LeisureHealth Science (Physiology and Sport)
Health and Leisure
Health Science (Physiology and Sport)
FETAC Award (Level 5 – DSRXX)
This new course introduces students to the broad and expanding area of Sport Science and Physiology. This challenging course provides students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to gain employment in the Fitness and Leisure industry or to lay the foundations for further study in this area. It is important for prospective students to know that it is a theory based course with some elements of practical.
Course Content
Anatomy and Physiology, Health Related Fitness, Nutrition, Sport and Recreation Studies, Occupational First Aid, Teamwork, Communications, Work Experience and Exercise and Fitness.
The following electives may be offered:
Swimming Instruction, Soccer Coaching, Basketball, Gaelic Football Coaching, Image Processing, Physical Therapy.
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate and interview.
A science subject at leaving certificate would be desired. Students must apply for Garda Clearance at Registration in September.
Career Opportunities
On completion of this course, students may wish to continue their studies in the Biological Sciences or Exercise Science, or they may wish to enter directly into employment in the Health and Fitness Industry.
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Progression
Students can progress from this course to Institutes of Technology and Universities, including Dundalk IT, Carlow IT, UCC, Tralee IT, through the Higher Education Links Scheme on obtaining a full Award. There is a direct link to the second year of the Sports Science degree offered by the University of Sunderland. Students can also progress to the Degree offered by Institute of Physical Therapy, which is a private college.
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