Elite Soccer - Performance and Coaching 5M5146
This dedicated Soccer programme enables students to develop and perfect their soccer performance skills whilst also gaining a full QQI qualification in Sport, Recreation and Exercise. FAI Coaching qualifications up to Youth cert are included in this award. This programme allows students to progress to Institutes of Technology nationwide.
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Letter of recommendation from a recognised club
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
Skills & Fitness Test
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
Coaching per week provided by UEFA Pro-Licenced coach & leading Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Past graduates from GTI have gone on to play Professional and semi-professional in Ireland and the UK. Patrick Hoban a premier league winner with Dundalk. Kevin Horgan, Chris Horgan, Wilson Waweru & Francely Lombata are all currently signed with the senior squad at Galway United.
Past graduates from GTI have gone on to play Professional and semi-professional in Ireland and the UK. Patrick Hoban a premier league winner with Dundalk.
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
Sport, Recreation & Exercise QQI 5M5146
- 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
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Please contact johnny.glynn@gretb.ie
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.