GTI-GUFC Elite Football Professional Development 5M5146
This one-year full-time dual career course is a unique opportunity for high level players to experience full-time coaching, training & education. Coaching and Training is provided by professional coaches at Galway United. The course is aimed at players with a proven track record at an advanced level of the game. It enables students to develop and perfect their soccer performance skills whilst also gaining a full QQI Qualification in Sport, Recreation and Exercise at Level 5, the successful completion of which allows for progression to Universities & TU's. A substantial element of this course is the provision of additional coaching hours in a high performance environment. FAI coaching qualifications are included in this award. This is a full-time course with coaching delivered by UEFA qualified coaches. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Soccer Coaching 5N4887
Sport & Recreation 5N2667
Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
Sports Injury Prevention 5N5665
Soccer 4N3206
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Work Experience 5N1356
Nutrition 5N2006
Communications 5N0690
QQI Level 5 in Sport, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146
FAI D Licence
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Gym-Based Exercise
Additional Certification may incur additional fees. Check with Course Teacher for further information.
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Football Skills Assessment
Fitness Assessment
Football CV
At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Opportunity to play at the highest level of soccer in Ireland
Participation in National Colleges League
Opportunity to progress to a career in professional football
Progression to Soccer
Opportunity to play at the highest level of soccer in Ireland
Participation in National Colleges League
Opportunity to progress to a career in professional football
Progression to Third Level
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Third level courses which may give preference to successful graduates of this course include:
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) ,Galway
Sports Coaching
Sports & Exercise Science Level 8
Public Health Nutrition (Hons) Level 8
Technological University Shannon (TUS), Athlone
Sports Science with Exercise Physiology
Sports Management,(with International Placement) Level 8
Technological University Shannon (TUS), Midwest Limerick
Sports Development and Performance Level 8
Applied Sports Science with Strength & Conditioning Level 8
South East Technological University, Carlow
Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Performance
Sports Coaching and Performance
Strength & Conditioning, Level 8
Exercise Sciences Level 8
Sport and Exercise Science, Level 8
For more information on third level progression links, visit:
- CAO - Course Search
- Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder
Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course
If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie
Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.
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.
Email johnny.glynn@gretb.ie
