Pre-University Sports Science introduces students to the broad and expanding area of Sport and Exercise Science. This challenging course provides students with the skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to continue into higher education as well as lay the foundations for employment in the fitness and leisure industry. It is important for prospective students to know that it is a theory-based course with some elements of practical, mainly preparing students for progression to university.
| College | City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus |
| Course ID | 191743 |
| Course Location | Coolock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 17 |
| Course Category | Fitness & Sport |
| Course Duration | 1year |
| Course Fee | 50 |
| Entry Requirements | Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate – pass all subjects A science subject is desirable but not mandatory. An O4 in Maths is required for those who wish to study in the UK or Northern Ireland but is not mandatory for further study in Ireland LCA – Distinction grade Mature students are welcome to apply Students whose first language is not English will need to complete an English language assessment after applying |
| Career Path | Certification Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise QQI Level 5 (5M5146) Career Opportunities Students may progress to a several sport or science related Level 8 degrees across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Students may use this QQI level 5 to pursue careers in various roles such as PE teaching, physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, massage therapy, strength and conditioning, sports coaching, sports officers and many different roles within the sports, leisure and fitness industry. Health Science (Physiology & Sport) at Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Educaition Work Placement links We have excellent links with Exwell Medical. This is an established community-based chronic illness rehabilitation programme with a patient-centred ethos. Our students are working with these patients as part of their exercise rehabilitation programme. College Links Irish Universities TUD – BSc Sport Science (Tallaght campus), BSc Sport and Leisure Management (Grangegorman Campus), BSc Sport Coaching and Management (Blanchardstown campus) DKIT – BSc Sport, Exercise and Enterprise, BSc Health and Physical Activity SETU – BSc Sports Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy, BSc Strength & Conditioning (Carlow Campus), BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences (Carlow Campus), BSc Exercise Sciences (Waterford Campus), BA Sports Management and Coaching Soccer/Rugby/GAA (Carlow Campus) UCC – BEd Physical Education and Sport Studies Northern Ireland and the UK Ulster University Access to a number of excellent degree programmes in the different Ulster University campuses. To gain access to these courses students must apply through UCAS. Some degree courses require interview. Belfast Campus BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc Sport Studies Derry Campus BSc Physiotherapy (3 years) To gain entry to this course students must initially complete the interview process with Ulster University, along with 4 Distinctions and 4 Merits on our QQI course and have a minimum O4 in Leaving Certificate Math (or QQI L5 Maths). University of Sunderland On full completion of our course students can apply through UCAS to several degree courses in University of Sunderland. To gain entry to the below two courses, students must pass all modules on our QQI course and have a minimum O4 in Leaving Certificate Maths. They will also accept QQI L5 Maths (Pass) Direct entry into 2nd year of BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences Direct entry into 2nd year BSc Sports Coaching and Physical Education To gain entry to these two course students must initially complete the interview process with University of Sunderland, then pass all modules on QQI course and have a minimum O4 in Leaving Certificate Math. Entry to BSc Physiotherapy Entry to BSc Sport and Rehabilitation Therapy |
| Course Code | 5M5146 |
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