Centre for Sports Studies - UCD: The Centre for Sport Studies, established in University College Dublin in 1999, serves as a focus of innovative academic activity in the increasingly important areas of Sports Studies through research, consultancy and the provision of multidisciplinary teaching. The Centre has a staff of five, works in partnership with departments in all UCD faculties and utilises the expertise of over 30 guest lecturers from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds.
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There are approximately 200 full-time and part-time students, including mature entrants and elite athletes, enrolled on its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Our MSc (Sports Studies) is being offered by UCD's Centre for Sports Studies in association with the Centre for Continuing Professional Education. This new programme may be taken on a one-year full time or a two-year part time basis and will normally be open to graduates who have completed and achieved a high standard in their primary degree.
Courses / Programs:
3 year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sport & Exercise Management, Diploma in Sports Management (two-year programme), Certificate in Injury Management & Fitness in Sport, MSc in Sports Studies - a research Masters programme
Camp Yojoa is for children and young people aged 7 -17 from countries across the world who want to learn and practise English, meet new people, get involved in our fun activities and be a part of our Camp Yojoa community. We believe that camp is a unique and life changing experience which supports the learning and personal development of our campers.
Camp Yojoa is based in a boarding school for local and international students. It is located around 1 hour outside of Dublin in County Westmeath in the midlands of Ireland. The school has fully equipped dormitory rooms in separate locations for boys and girls.
The English immersion classes focus mainly on speaking with some parts of the lessons focusing on reading and writing. We want to improve campers’ technical skills but also their confidence and understanding of the language.
Campers get the opportunity to have an amazing cultural experience by visiting Dublin City.
We believe that by having an immersive English elective our campers always have a unique opportunity to practise and improve their understanding of the language during camp.
Campers will be put into three groups; beginner, intermediate and advanced based on parent recommendation and an assessment completed by our English teachers on the first day of the elective.
Electives / Activities include:
- sports
- outdoor adventure
- performing arts
- dance
- arts and crafts
- mad science
The National Training Centre (NTC), with locations in Dublin and across Ireland in Cork, Galway and Donegal, is a Health Fitness & Bodywork School offering day, evening and weekend certificate, diploma & post graduate degree courses in complementary medical healthcare and health related fitness. NTC exists to provide education and training which lead to industry recognised national qualifications.
NTC is the accepted authority in the area of Health Fitness & Bodywork Therapy in Ireland, and we work with world authorities to bring the very latest educational experiences to our students. Our organisation is 100% student focused, and our custom built facilities recognise our commitment to enhancing student's learning experiences and outcomes.
Brushstrokes Art School provide quality art classes in Ongar, Dublin 15 (close to Blanchardstown) for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Our kids classes take place on Saturday mornings and run on a continuous basis throughout the year. You can join at any time once we have a vacancy in the class of your choice, at 11am or 12.15pm
Our art classes for children are designed to ensure a balance between the innate abilities that all children possess, while also creating a relaxed and fun learning environment that allows for natural and structured progression at their own pace. They work with water-based paints, pastels, pencils and paper. Some children also work with oil paints.
We work with them and introduce them to different drawing and colouring techniques and we guide them to choose their own compositions. We don't enforce our views but allow them to take on board the techniques as it suits them.
- Art classes for children ages 6-12. Our classes are held on Saturdays at 11am and 12.15pm throughout the year. A term is one class per week for 10 weeks.
L.T.S. is a specialist First Aid training company, located in Swords, North Dublin, Ireland, offering both In-House Training and Public Courses. We provide customized First Aid training courses to a wide variety of businesses and commercial organizations nationwide to enhance health and safety in the workplace. Recognized by the Health & Safety Authority and with Instructors and Examiners registered with the National Ambulance Training School, L.T.S. delivers training courses that are tailored to meet specific requirements and which meet current legislation and industry guidelines.
Occupational First Aid, Emergency First Aid, Basic First Aid, Childcare First Aid, Defibrillator Training, CPR for Family & Friends, Heartsaver CPR, Heartsaver AED, Manual Handling
Atlantic School of English & Active Leisure is an English language school in the village of Schull in West Cork in the South-West of Ireland.
We provide English summer courses for juniors and teenagers. Students are divided into groups according to age and level - ages 9-12 and 13-17.
We also provide a Young Kids' English Summer Camp for children ages 3-8. Your child can make new friends, while learning and playing through the English language.
Because our English summer camps for young kids and juniors are located only a few minutes walk from our Adult English school, Mum & Dad are always nearby.
We synchronise timetables so parents, younger kids and also their older siblings can attend one of our 3 separate, but closeby centres. This allows them to easily enjoy a unique ‘whole family’ learning experience, but with the needs of each family member attended to, according to their age and level.
Our your learners make great progress in their English language skills, particularly listening and speaking. Our courses are professionally designed, and our teachers are qualified, experienced experts.
Our students build great confidence in using English. Each student's age, needs & learning styles are catered for. We offer a level assessment and interview on the first day and then you will join the class for your level.
In addition to our summer English courses, closed group or 'one to one' or 'two to one' English courses for juniors are available any time throughout the year.
Portobello Institute is a private college in Dublin, Ireland offering intensive post-leaving certificate training to students of all ages. We offer a wide range of sports therapy, health and fitness certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses providing training the fields of sports management, gym instruction, personal training, sports massage among others. Full-time, part-time and intensive day courses are available. Some courses are also offered in training centres in Cork and Galway. All courses have been designed to meet the demands of wide and expanding industries where employment is ensured for successful graduates.
We welcome mature students and international students to the college. Our aim is to help you gain successful employment in your chosen field. Portobello Institute’s work experience programme for our full-time students provides you with an introduction to your chosen industry, which will then usually pave the way for employment opportunities within the industry of your choice. At the end of the course year the college hosts its annual Graduation Ceremony, at which students are presented with their Portobello Institute Certificate.
Full-time Certificate & Diploma Courses:
- Sports Therapy
- Sports and Recreation
- Sports Management (Certificate Yr 1)
- Sports Management (Diploma Yr 2)
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Development (Advanced)
- Sports Science
- Gym Instruction and Personal Training
Part time and Intensive Day Courses:
- ISSA Personal Trainer Course
- ISSA Fitness Therapist Course
- ITEC Sports Massage Course
- Anatomy, Physiology and Massage (ITEC Holistic Massage)
- Nutritional Advisor (ITEC Diet and Nutrition)