Sport and Recreation – Higher Certificate

This module aims to support learners in their transition to becoming independent learners in higher education by enabling them to develop a range of skills and strategies essential for success at third level.

To provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding about the contribution of physical activity and sport to individual, community and societal well-being.

This module introduces the learner to business types, organisations and operations in the context of the sport and wider leisure and tourism industry at both national and international levels. Learners will develop an understanding of the principles and practices of management in a dynamic and sustainable service environment within a wider societal context.

This module aims to examine how sport is organised and administered in Ireland. Students will explore structures, programmes and grants that cater for those who just want to participate in sport and physical activity and for those who are competing at an elite level.

This module will introduce the learner to the fundamentals of business maths, book-keeping and accounting in the context of sport.

This module aims to enable students to recognise the elements required for the safe operations and management of a wet facility environment (swimming/spa pools). Students will explore a wide variety of pool types, features and activities and experience pool water testing.

To provide students with a general understanding of coaching theory and its application to a range of sports. Students will develop their skills and knowledge about effective teaching/coaching methods, coaching principles, effective communications and management in coaching scenarios.

This module aims to introduce various psychological principles associated with sport and to explain how psychological methods can be used to predict and measure behaviour.

The key objective of this module is to build on the competencies gained in Semester 1 and further develop the learner’s understanding and preparation of final accounts for different business formats.

This module introduces the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. It is important that the learner has an understanding of the normal physiological changes that occur in the human body during exercise and the mechanisms underpinning them.

The module aims to explore ways of enhancing performance in sport. Students will demonstrate and review strength, speed and power exercises & examine and discuss options/programmes for a range of sports. Active participation in this module will be fundamental to the successful completion of the module. Students will also undertake swimming sessions as part of this module and will have the option to do external lifeguarding qualifications.

To provide the student with an understanding of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle and the skills necessary to assist people in either changing or maintaining their lifestyle. Students will develop their practical skills in the development and production of healthy meals and snacks.

This module will build on the accounting modules in Year 1 of the programme, it further develops the learner’s skills and competencies in producing, understanding, and interpreting the primary financial statement produced by organisations in the sports sector.

This module aims to examine the operational elements required for managing a modern Leisure/Sports facility. Students will explore issues such as safety, customer service, accessibility, sustainability and quality management.

This module aims to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge through a detailed critical evaluation of best practices of the structure and scope of human resource management and review current trends in the Irish and international labour market with particular reference to the sports and leisure industry.

The module introduces the learner to the concept of digital citizenship. Learners will explore, using practical interactive exercises their own digital identity and create a reputable online presence using contemporary web authoring tools (Wix or Word Press). Guided by the EU digital competence framework learners will address subjects ranging from information and literacy, communication and collaboration, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), digital content creation, digital safety, and problem-solving.

To enable the students to develop their understanding of coaching theory and practice in the area of children’s sports and physical activity.

Marketing is a dynamic and evolving discipline. This module aims to introduce the learner to the fundamental principles of sports marketing. Learners will explore sports marketing trends and practices within a wider societal context.

Building on the learners’ prior experience of accounting, this module introduces and develops an understanding of the nature, function and application of cost accounting for the sport sector.

This module aims to examine, develop and deliver gym programmes and group fitness classes that are suitable for a range of clients. Students will also explore operational and safety considerations for gym settings.

The module is designed to facilitate students in becoming reflective learners with the ability to interpret their learning and skills development through their professional placement. The module prepares students for their industrial placement and facilitates their learning while attending placement. Throughout their placement preparation students develop the skills required to get the maximum benefit from their work placement.