GAA and Rugby - Sports Science and Coaching 5M5146
This one-year dedicated GAA programme enables students to develop and perfect their gaelic football performance skills whilst also gaining a full QQI qualification in Sport, Recreation and Exercise. This programme allows students to progress to Technological Universities nationwide. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Gaelic Football Coaching 5N5085
Rugby Coaching 5N4886
Sport & Recreation 5N2667
Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
Sports Injury Prevention 5N5665
Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
Work Experience 5N1356
Nutrition 5N2006
Communications 5N0690
QQI Level 5 in Sport, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
Skills & Fitness Test
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
QQI Exam Fee €50
Kit €150
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
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)
Technological University Shannon (TUS), Midwest Limerick
Sports Development and Performance Level 8
Applied Sports Science with Strength & Conditioning Level 8 (Thurles)
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
Sport Management and Coaching (Rugby)(Portfolio) Level 7
Sports Management and Coaching
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
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.
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.