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Sports Management and Coaching Courses 51
Sports Management and
Coaching Courses
NEW
Certificate in
Conditioning for
Gaelic Games
Programme Code: BN730
Award Type: Special Purpose Award
Award Title: Certificate in Conditioning
for Gaelic Games*
NFQ Level of Award: 6
ECTS Credits in Award: 15
Minimum entry requirements:
Applicants must have a pass in five
subjects (ordinary level) in the Leaving
Certificate, to include Mathematics
and English or Irish, or an equivalent
qualification. Leaving Certificate
Mathematics or Foundation Level at
grade B2 or higher is acceptable for
this programme.
The minimum entry requirements for
graduates of FETAC level 5 or 6 awards
are any full award.
Mature applicants (i.e. those who are
aged 23 years or more on January 1st
in the year of entry) applying for the
first level of programmes are exempt
from this requirement.
Schedule:
Semester 1:
Wednesday nights 6pm-10pm
Semester 1 and 2:
Sport Placement Project
Fee: €650
Duration: 1 year part-time
(2 semesters)
COURSE AIMS
This course was developed in association
with the Dublin County Board to meet the
educational needs of Elite, Development
and Club Coaches.
This course is aimed at those who wish
to enhance their team conditioning
capabilities by gaining a greater
understanding of the current theory and
practice in the conditioning of teams.
Graduates of this course may decide to
pursue more specialised studies in Sports
Management and Coaching, either on a
full-time or part-time basis.
This Special Purpose Award is
comprised of two distinct modules
• Conditioning for Gaelic Games.
• Sport Placement Project.
Conditioning for Gaelic
Games Module
This module is designed to introduce the
student to fundamental concepts, debates
and methodologies in conditioning for
Gaelic Games. The topics and content
imparts an introductory insight into
the conditioning theory and practices
employed in preparing teams. The
module will ensure that students will
recognise, understand and implement
best practice.
Course Content
Physical Demands of Gaelic Games
Conditioning for Gaelic Games
Functional Performance in Field Sports
Training Principles and Planning
Nutrition
Power and Strength Training
Speed Development
Sport Placement Project
This module is comprised of 90 hours
practical application and 15 hours
Coaching Theory.
This Sport Placement Project allows
the students to map their practical
experience against the learning outcomes
of this Special Purpose Award. It is seen
as a capstone module for this award and
ensures that the underpinning theoretical
concepts are transferred into practical
applications and settings.
Each course will be accompanied by
an electronic handbook which will set
out the material to be covered and the
learning outcomes for each module.
This will allow students who are unable
to attend classes at particular times
to keep in touch with what has been
covered in class.
COURSE SCHEDULE
The Special Purpose Award in
Conditioning for Gaelic Games is a one
year part-time programme.
All students will attend lectures one night
a week Wednesday 6.00pm-10.00pm.
PROGRESSION
On successful completion of the Special
Purpose Award in Conditioning for Gaelic
Games (NFQ level 6), students will obtain
15 ECTS. This particular module will be
considered for exemption from Coaching
Theory and Practice 1 and 2 in year 1 of
the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sports
Management and Coaching (NFQ level 8).
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.
*Programme subject to validation