Sports Coaching Part time

The Sports Coaching course aims to introduce the learner to the skills required to effectively coach an individual or team. As a sports coach, you will be able to identify the technical, tactical and team skills required for an individual or team to participate in a particular sport while promoting an enjoyable and positive experience for participants.

Qualifications gained

• FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Coaching Skills
  (This award is suitable for those coaching gaelic football, soccer or hurling and the award will reflect the sporting discipline chosen by the student.)

Entry requirement

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course structure

This is a part time course delivered over 14 weeks.

Course content modules

1. Skill related Competencies
2. Motives and Needs
3. Physical Fitness
4. Mental (Psychological) Fitness
5. Game-Related Competencies
6. Team Play
7. Playing Rules, Injury Prevention and First Aid Management
8. Planning and Evaluation
9. Coaching related Competencies
10. Skill Development (strong practical emphasis)
11. Practice and Competition (strong practical emphasis)

Booking

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