Fitness & Health
An intensive full-time course that prepares students for a career in the fitness industry. It is an ideal foundation for students wishing to enter the industry directly or for students wishing to study Fitness and Health Courses at higher level.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | Pool Lifeguard Award |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Irish Water Safety |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | University of Limerick | Level 6 NFQ |
| Pool Lifeguard Award | Irish Water Safety | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
- Successful completion of interview.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
- The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
- Specific progression links are available with SETU – Waterford & Carlow Campus for this course. See: Progression Information here.
- The full QQI Level 5 certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to the Sports Therapy and Injury Management course in WCFE. This course offers QQI Level 6 - Sports and Recreation and ITEC Sports Therapy qualifications.
Career Prospects
Gym Instructor
Fitness Instructor
Physical Trainer (Team Sports)
Personal Trainer
Lifeguard
Leisure Attendant
Further information
Start Date: 28/08/2024. End Date: 30/05/2025.
Applicants who present with school leaving examinations other than the Leaving Certificate will be assessed on the basis of accepted equivalence tables.
Mature / Adult Students with no formal qualifications are welcome to apply. Mature students are defined as those aged 23 or over at the beginning of the academic year.
Students for whom English is a second language will be required to take and pass an English Language test set by the College.
Students requiring Assistive Technology and/or Personal Support Services as a result of a disability are strongly advised to inform the interview panel of their needs in this area in order to allow for provision of same.
A student services contribution of €200 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.
Student Grants
If you think you are eligible for a student grant, you should apply through the website: www.susi.ie
If you have any queries contact 0761 08 78 74 or email: support@susi.ie
BACK TO EDUCATION ALLOWANCE
If you are unemployed, parenting alone or have a disability and getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection or signing for credits, you may be eligible for the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA). Information is available from the Department of Social Protection.
Application Procedures
Waterford College of Further Education does not charge for applications.
A registration / student services contribution of €200 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, and student cards.
A QQI exam contribution of €50 for Level 5 courses and €80 for level 6 courses is also payable on registration. Students who have a current medical card are exempt from this payment.
Additional costs may be incurred on a course-by-course basis e.g., hairdressing /beauty /dog grooming kits / sports etc. Details are provided on each course page.
The closing date for receipt of applications for the first round of interviews for all courses will be advertised on this site each year – normally mid January.
Please check our website for the closing date for the receipt of applications for the first, second and third round of interviews. Applicants who apply will be called for interview in due course.
Offer of places will be subject to completion of interview and the achievement of the minimum entry requirements.
Applicants will be notified of their interview results in May.
Late applications received are subject to the availability of places, in the summer and early September.
Closing date for receipt of late applications for interviews is Tuesday 31st August.
As places on all courses are limited, application before this date is strongly advised.
Courses commence in early September, but only where sufficient numbers are enrolled.
Only one application form should be submitted. Where more than one application is made, only the most recent will be processed.
Apply online Via CAO website linking to FETCHCOURSES.ie website.
An intensive full-time course which prepares students for a career in the fitness industry. It is an ideal foundation for students wishing to enter the industry directly or for students wishing to study Fitness and Health Courses at higher level. The Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (NCEF), accredited by the University of Limerick, is a core qualification of this course.
Swimming / Life Saving QQI modules
Sport and Recreation Studies
Exercise and Fitness
Health Related Fitness
Personal Effectiveness
Work Experience
Nutrition
Leisure Facility Operations
Occupational First Aid
Leisure Facility Administration
Work Experience
Work experience placement is an integral part of this course. Students must arrange one day per week work experience for the academic year. The day will be specified by the College.
Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (University of Limerick):
Introduction to Human Movement Studies (Kinesiology)
Lifestyle, Fitness & Wellness
Health Related Physical Fitness (HRPF) Assessment and Programme Design
Exercise & Health Fitness Management & Work Placement
Occupational First Aid for Exercise & Physical Activity
Applied Exercise & Health Fitness 1: (Exercise to Music)
Applied Exercise & Health Fitness 2: (Resistance Training)
Applied Exercise & Health Fitness 3: (Circuit Training & Body Conditioning)
Applied Exercise & Health Fitness 4: (Step Training & Flexibility)
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise
Certification:
QQI Level 5 – Sport and Recreation (5M5146)
Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (formerly NCEF Level 1)
Occupational First Aid
Irish Water Safety (IWS) National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
Speed, Agility and Quickness (S.A.Q.) Foundation/Level 1
Waterford College of Further Education,
Parnell Street, Waterford, X91 VKT9.
Tel: (051) 874053
Fax: (051) 870136
Web: www.wcfe.ie
Email: wcfeinfo@wwetb.ie