Galway Technical Institute – Galway United FC – Elite Football Professional Development
https://www.gti.ie/applications/course/detail/course/gti-238
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.
Entry Requirements:
- Interview
- Football Skills Assessment
- Fitness Assessment
- Football CV
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Course Content:
- 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 Expertise:
Galway United will provide professional coaching in a high performance environment
Progression in Soccer:
- 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
Fees:
- Student services Fee: €175
- QQI Certification Fee €50
- Total: €225
- Students may qualify for SUSI grants
Certification:
Sport, Recreation & Exercise QQI 5M5146
Additional Certification:
- 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.
Progression to Third Level:
- 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.
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For More Information:
Please contact johnny.glynn@gretb.ie
Duration:
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Adult Education:
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.