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CAO Course Detail

UCC (NUI)
 
Course Code:
CK116
Title:
Sports Studies and Physical Education
College:
UCC (NUI)
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 
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Leisure, Sport & Fitness
Education
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Sports Professional
Entertainment / Sports Manager
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IT Trainer
Montessori Teacher
Sport and Exercise Psychologist
Sport and Exercise Scientist
Guidance Counsellor
Physiotherapist
Nursery / Playgroup Teacher
Primary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
Teacher - Physical Education
Lecturer, 3rd Level
Adult Guidance worker
   


 
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Overview
  This course studies the theory and practice of sport coaching studies and teaching in second level education. Students specialise in the training of two sports, and also take one academic subject from a range of options.

The course qualifies students to teach physical education and a specialist subject at second level institutions.

Applicants are expected to have proven themselves in a recognised sport, and have participated at an advanced level in schools or elsewhere.

 
Careers or Further Progression
  Careers as sports coach, teach their specialist subject in second level schools in Ireland. 

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CAO Points 
Most recent: 2010 - 470*
History: 2006 - 460*
2007 - 465
2008 - 465
2009 - 480
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