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Cert in Soccer Skills and Coaching


Course Description

This course is designed to offer students intensive training in soccer coaching. A special emphasis is put on coaching for the rapidly expanding ladies soccer sector. Female students are especially welcome. Under the guidance of the experienced FAI coach, Lar Mahony, students gain an understanding of sport, health, safety and fitness. Each student’s natural skills and abilities will be developed to a level that allows them to easily take on coaching roles to progress to degree level.

Course Content

• Soccer Coaching Practical
• Soccer Coaching Theory
• Leadership and Team Building
• Introduction to Sports Psychology
• Exercise and Fitness
• Sport and Recreation Studies
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Sports Nutrition
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Work Experience

Career prospects / progression

Graduates are qualified to seek careers in Coaching, Sports Management, both in Ireland and internationally. They can also progress to degree level in sport, Health and Leisure Management level through the Higher Links Scheme.

Certification

Students who successfully complete this course achieve a FETAC Level 5 Award in Sports and Recreation (DSRXX) including FAI Kickstart Coaching Certificate.

Higher Links

DIT: Leisure Management (DT411)
Letterkenny IT: Sport Development and Coaching (LY137)
Waterford IT: Exercise and Health Studies (WD125)
Waterford IT: Health Promotion (WD124)
Cork IT: Recreation and Leisure (CR032)
 
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