Melanie Moran Flood

Erica Joyce

Áine McGovern

Ciara Bohan

About This Course

This course is specifically aimed at those interested in coaching or gym instruction. Students will gain practical and theoretical skills necessary for working in the leisure industry. Students will be required to complete a number of coaching sessions throughout the year as well as work experience in an appropriate sports-related work environment.

Course Content

Nutrition
Sport and Recreation Studies
Communications
Adventure Activities
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise and Fitness
Soccer Coaching
Gaelic Football Coaching
Work Experience

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Progress Routes

BEd (Hons) Sports Studies & Education - UCC
Sports Science & Exercise Physiology - TUS Midlands
Sport & Exercise (common entry) - ATU Donegal
BEd (Hons) Physical Education with QTS - University of Sunderland
Sports Coaching & Business management (Soccer) - Institute of Technology Carlow

Further Studies

At Cavan Institute:

Graduates of this course in Sport and Fitness Instruction (Year 1) may progress to a level 6 course in Sports and Fitness with Personal Training (Year 2).

Elsewhere:

Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

In addition to the opportunities for studying in Irish Universities, Cavan Institute has contact with UK-based universities and supports students with the UCAS application process.

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