GTI-GUFC Elite Football Professional Development 5M5146
This dual career programme 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 programme 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.
Interview
Football Skills Assessment
Fitness Assessment
Football CV
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
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
Galway United will provide professional coaching in a high performance environment
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
Student services Fee: €175
QQI Certification Fee €50
Total: €225
Students may qualify for SUSI grants
Sport, Recreation & Exercise QQI 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.
Scholarship Opportunities
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway
*Progress to ATU (Galway) GA792 Sports Coaching
*GA790 Sports & Exercise Science Level 8
*GA791 Public Health Nutrition (Hons) Level 8
- Technological University Shannon(TUS),Athlone
*AL663 Higher Certificate in Business in Sport & Recreation, Level 6
*AL760 Spa & Wellness Management,, Level 7
- Technological University Shannon (TUS), Midwest Limerick
*LC422 Sports Strength & Conditioning Level 8
*LC423 Sports Strength & Conditioning Level 7
*BN111 Sports Management & Coaching, Level 8
- South East Technological University, Carlow
*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 ATU 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
Students may apply for the opportunity to participate in a fully funded work placement abroad
Please contact johnny.glynn@gretb.ie
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.
