Sport and Fitness with Personal Training

6M5147

Entry Requirements

QQI level 5 award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise (or equivalent). Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry requirement but can demonstrate industry experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course in Sports Development with Personal Training (Year 2) have found employment in a supervisory capacity in the leisure and sports sectors, including fitness centres, gyms, hotels and leisure clubs, swimming complexes and in the coaching area.

Progression

Graduates of this course in Sports Development with Personal Training (Year 2) are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

Course Fees

€200

Course Content

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise.

ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise)

ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Instructing Strength and Conditioning

GAA Award 1 (second award on the coaching pathway for Gaelic Games)

Coach Education Course

FAI Player Development Plan 2

Planning Gym-Based Exercise
Health Promotion
Sports Nutrition
Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
Business Administration
Skills Soccer Coaching
Team Leadership
Gaelic Football Coaching
Sports Industry Practice
Exercise and Fitness
Work Experience

About This Course

This one-year Sport and Fitness with Personal Training (Year 2) course is designed to prepare students for a career at a supervisory level in the leisure industry, sports coaching or as a pathway for further study. Students will also have the opportunity to complete additional qualifications in gym instruction.

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