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Sports Therapy and Injury Management (Sports, Recreation & Exercise)

This is a Level 6 Award.

Award Purpose
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and or in a instructional, coaching, supervisory, and or management role in a range of operations and activities in the Sports, Recreation and Exercise sectors.

Target Award

QQI Sports, Recreation & Exercise – 6M5147

Start Date: 26-08-2025 Hours/week: 23 Hrs 00 Mins

Timetable

Day Mornings Afternoons Evenings
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Education Requirements
NFQ Level 5 in a relevant discipline when accessing a Level 6 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.

Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)


Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.


Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course and be able to exercise initiative and independence when carrying out course activities.

Module Award Body
Team Leadership Team Leadership (6N1948) QQI
Personal And Professional Development Personal & Professional Development (6N1949) QQI
Health Promotion Health Promotion (6N2214) QQI
Sports Industry Practice Sports Industry Practice (6N4650) QQI
Sports Psychology Sports Psychology (6N4665) QQI
Nutrition And Health Nutrition & Health (6N6065) QQI
Exercise & Fitness Exercise & Fitness (6N5345) QQI
Sports Anatomy And Physiology Sports Anatomy & Physiology (5N4648) QQI
The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications

Employability Statement
The successful completion of the QQI Level 6 award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise will enable applicants to work independently and or in a instructional, coaching, supervisory, and or management role in a range of operations and activities in the Sports, Recreation and Exercise sectors.

Provider

Waterford College of Further Education


Location

Parnell Street, Waterford, X91 VKT9


Facilities

  • Wheel Chair Access
  • Full Canteen

Contact Details

Course Contact:
Administration Office

Email:
wcfeinfo@wwetb.ie

Phone:
051874053