Further Education
2025-2026

Further Education 2025-2026

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.

Course Content

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

Certification

QQI Level 5 in Sport, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146

Entry Requirements
  • 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

Fees

Student Contribution: €175

QQI Exam Fee €50

Kit €150

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

Progression

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:

Adult and Part-Time Education

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

Erasmus+

Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.

Please Note

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.

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