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Nowadays people are becoming increasingly more aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. At Carlow Institute of Further Education, the Leisure Management course provides students with a broad range of practical skills and increases their prospects for employment in the Leisure Industry.
COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT
- Business Management
- Services Marketing
- Customer Service
- Communications
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- Safety Management
- Leisure Facility Operations
- Leisure Finance and IT
- Anatomy & Physiology
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CAREER PROSPECTS
Students who qualify in this area can pursue further study and a career in:
- Leisure centre attendant
- Leisure Centre Manager
- Lifeguard
- Personal Trainer
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- Duty Manager
- Merchandising
- Fitness Instruction
- Professional Coach
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FETAC Level 5 Sport & Recreation
CERTIFICATION
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC): Level 6 - Leisure Management
Due to ongoing developments in FETAC, award names and content are subject to change.
ILAM Diploma in Leisure Management (subject to change)
NCEF(CEHF), University of Limerick .
Various Sports Governing Body Coaching Awards eg GAA, FAI etc
HIGHER EDUCATION
FETAC graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology and Universities for follow-on courses.
ADDITIONAL FEES
Ilam Certification – €700 (Course Manual & Ilam pool plant operators course included)
Fitness Qualification - €900
Course Tracksuit - €50
All fees are approximate and subject to change.
GARDA VETTING
Garda Vetting is a requirement on courses / programmes where students / learners have access to children or vulnerable adults. Prior to attending work experience students / learners must be vetted by the Gardai. All students / learners being offered a place on a course/programme will be issued with Garda Vetting forms by post with the course offer.
Students / learners who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland / Northern Ireland and for whom Garda Vetting is unavailable are required to provide vetting from the relevant police authorities.
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