Sports and Physical Therapy 5M5146
This course equips students with a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to progress to further training in several areas including the Health Sciences, Rehabilitation, Health Nutrition and Sports and Exercise Science in a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology.
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent.
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Physiotherapy Assistant Practice QQI 5N3770
Sports Anatomy & Physiology QQI 5N4648
Customer Service 5N0792
Work Experience 5N1356
Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
Nutrition QQI 5N2006
Body Massage & Figure Analysis 5N3465
Sport and Recreation Studies 5N2667
Introduction to Sports Massage [ GTI Certified]
In addition to the above modules, students may enrol in the following optional modules at an additional cost:
FAR First Aid Responder Course (€100)
IATI Patient Moving and Handling (€50)
Please Note: Additional Certification will incur additional fees.
The following progression paths are the most relevant:
- GMIT
*GA790 Sports & Exercise Science Level 8
*GA791 Public Health Nutrition (Hons) Level 8
- Athlone IT
*AL663 Higher Certificate in Business in Sport & Recreation, Level 6
*AL760 Spa & Wellness Management,, Level 7
- LIT
*LC422 Sports Strength & Conditioning Level 8
*LC423 Sports Strength & Conditioning Level 7
*BN111 Sports Management & Coaching, Level 8
- Carlow IT
*CW188 Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy, Level 8
*CW198 Strength & Conditioning, Level 8
*CW106 Physiology & Health Science, Level 6
*CW178 Sports Science, Level 8
*CW807 Sport and Exercise Level 7
*CW817 Sport and Exercise (Rugby), Level 7
*CW827 Sport and Exercise (Soccer), Level 7
*CW858 Sports Management and Coaching (GAA Rugby Soccer)
- Progression to all GMIT courses apart from Nursing.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website. Click here for details of * CAO
- Student Services Fee: €175
- DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
- QQI Certification Fee: €50
- Kits/Uniforms/Books: €250
TOTAL: €675
This is a full-time one year course and runs from September to May.
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
I gained a lot from GTI. As the learning environment is small, it more inclusive and attends to the holistic and personal learning which for me was essential. It helped me to meet people and really connect with people I was working with every day. Over my two years at GTI, I was afforded many opportunities which I am able to reference on my CV. These opportunities have set me apart from others with similar qualifications in the same market. One of these opportunities and a highlight of the course, was the Erasmus+ program. I was selected to participate in a 3-week placement in Tenerife in my vocational area. The learning opportunities here were endless and boosted my skills and confidence in many ways. GTI also helped to develop other more practical skills which can be carried across many different areas of life such as organisational skills, time keeping, punctuality and basic communication between people – an essential in all business life. These are vital life skills. I really enjoyed my time studying at GTI and the people I met there are friends and contacts I will have for a very long time.
