Sports Industry and Management Studies

Course Description:

The overall aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and or in an instructional, coaching, supervisory and or management role in a range of operations and activities in the Sports, Recreation and Exercise sectors.

The course is designed to be flexible in structure so that the learner has the maximum opportunity to improve his/her specialised academic and vocational literacy, numerical, ICT and planning skills while participating in the programme.

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Further Details:

Qualification:                 QQI Level  6 Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise

QQI Course Code:        6M5147

Credit Value:                  120 Full Award

Day(s):                              Monday – Friday

Location:                         CTI Senior College, Clonmel

Type:                                  Full Time

Duration:                        1 academic year

Start Date:                      September 2021

 

Course Content:

  • Sports Industry Practice
  • Team Leadership
  • Work Experience
  • Exercise and Fitness
  • Health Promotion
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Business Management
  • Safety Management

 

Entry Requirements:

  • This course is aimed at those who have a QQI Level 5 award or equivalent qualification in sport
  • Successful completion of interview
  • Candidates must be in a position to obtain Garda Clearance
  • Candidates must supply two written references (character, work or educational)
  • Candidates must be in a position to source two weeks work experience placement themselves.

 

How to Apply:

Applications are now being accepted for September 2021.

Apply here

 

Career Opportunities/Progression:

Successful completion of this award facilitates entry on a competitive basis through the CAO to a range of Third Level institutions nationwide leading to awards at a higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. Direct entry into employment in the sports and leisure industry.

University of Sunderland:

If you complete our QQI Level 6 Sports Industry and Management Studies course with us in CTI you can progress to any of the following sport courses in the University of Sunderland.

  • Sports Coaching BSc (Hons) Level 8
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons) Level 8
  • Physical Education and Youth Sport BA (Hons) Level 8

https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/sport-and-exercise-sciences/

Student who study this QQI Level 6 will gain entry into the 2nd Year of one of our sports courses.

Entry Requirements:

QQI Level 6– Minimum Pass profile overall.

Additional benefits:

  • The University of Sunderland will give you free accommodation on their campus for one year. This is on a first come first served basis.

Contact Details:

Name:          Síle Marrinan, Course Coordinator

Telephone:   (052) 6126269

Email:         [email protected]