Course Description
Pre University Sports Science
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Pre-University Sports Science
Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
This one-year course introduces students
to the broad and expanding sector of Sport
Science. An interesting course that will
provide students with the skills, knowledge
and qualifications necessary to gain
employment in the sports sector. With the
combination of modules, students can avail
of the science award with some coaching
modules and sports anatomy and then
continue to higher education to study health
or sports science.
COURSE CONTENT
• Mathematics
• Nutrition
• Communications
• Biology
• Work Experience
• Laboratory Techniques
• Chemistry
• Word Processing
• Sports Anatomy and Physiology
• Exercise and Fitness
• Physics
CERTIFICATION:
• QQI Level 5 in Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
| Course Code | 5M3807 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Science, Science & the Built Environment |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Cert or LCA • Mature students of all backgrounds • Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may pursue science certificate or degree courses in TCD, UCD, DCU, TU Dublin City Campus, IT Carlow, Athlone IT, UCC, TU Dublin Tallaght, St. Angela’s College Sligo. as well as other ITs and colleges around the country or in the UK. For example, there are up to 21 places in Maynooth University, 30 places in UCD science courses and 10 places in Trinity in First Science for QQI graduates. Students can progress to PE Teaching via an undergraduate degree at IT Tralee or Cork University and to the Postgraduate Master in PE Teaching at UL. Alternatively, students may seek immediate employment in a range of companies and projects that seek graduates with a science aptitude. EXAMPLES OF SPORTS SCIENCE HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: DCU: DC202 Sport Science and Health (Level 8, 4 Years) IT Athlone: AL837 Sports Science with Exercise Physiology (Level 8, 4 Years) TU Dublin Tallaght: TU936 Sports Science and Health (Level 8, 4 Years) |
