We have incorporated a number of key skills in the course to equip you for a career in the sport and recreation industry: You will gain practical experience in teaching, skills development, team and personal coaching across a broad range of indoor and outdoor leisure and sporting activities You will develop competencies in core business areas including management, marketing, finance, law and computer applications You will develop your people-related skills including communication, interpersonal, team-working and customer service skills You will understand and learn how to apply conceptual and organisational skills including collecting and organising information, problem solving, planning and organising You will be tutored on gym instruction You will gain valuable experience in surfing/swimming There is a work placement during the second semester of year three.

4 grade O6 and 2 Grade H5. Garda vetting: You should note that all entrants to this course will be required to undergo vetting by the Garda Síochána. If you have a criminal conviction in Ireland or elsewhere, this may adversely impact on your ability to undertake a professional placement or to secure employment. Successful applicants for this course will be required to undergo a medical evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation is to identify students with special exercise requirements. This information is strictly confidential and any offer made will not be withdrawn on the basis of medical information supplied. Hepatitis B vaccination will be required for work placement.