Fitness Instruction & Personal Training - Year 2
Fitness & Exercise Specialist:
This second-year course is ideal for those who want to develop their skills to work in the fitness, health & leisure industry. The course covers a broad range of topics to provide students with the unique skills needed to gain employment/self employment and excel in the industry. This course includes Gaelic football coaching accreditation.
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Certificate - UK |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Certificate - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Sports Therapy Year 1 or Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition - Year 1 or equivalent standard of education. All entry is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Career & Employment Opportunities
This course prepares students for work in:
Sports Clubs
Leisure Centres
Gyms
Cruise Ships
Progression
Students can progress to related courses at third level colleges.
Further information
Mature Students
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
International Students
All of the courses in Crumlin College of Further Education are provided through English. Applicants whose first language is not English, will be required to demonstrate sufficient competency in written and spoken English prior to commencing their course. Before acceptance on to a course, International Applicants may be asked to take an English Language test organised by the College.
The following administrative arrangements also apply:
All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation.
All international students must demonstrate compliance with residency requirements of the Irish government.
EU nationals will be eligible for the same course charges as Irish students.
The College will not engage in any way in the process of visa applications.
International Students who can access our Courses:
1. EU citizens
2. Stamp 4 holders.
3. Applicants who are in the international protection system who have permission to work are entitled to access VTOS programmes
4. Applicants who are in the international protection system who meet the eligibility criteria for the Student Support Scheme can avail of grants to fund their full-time PLC programme
Yes
There are no tuition fees for Irish & EU Nationals. However, a registration charge is payable & where applicable, membership & exam fees. Students will be notified of the requirements in relation to textbooks, equipment or uniforms when they have been offered a place. Non-EU Nationals are charged fees as set down by the Department of Education & Science - details of these are available from the College.
Grants
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie.
Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Applications can be made using our online application process from November to September.
Subjects:
Personal Training
Exercise & Fitness
Exercise to Music
Gaelic Football Coaching
Deep Water Pool Lifeguarding Skills
Pilates
Sports Industry Practice
Sports Nutrition
Health Promotion
Sports Psychology
Leadership
Work Experience
Students also have the opportunity to add extra industry qualifications such as spinning, TRX/RIP 60, kettlebells.
6M5147 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise Award
Awarding Body
QQI:
Sports, Recreation & Exercise Award - Level 6 6M5147
Irish Water Safety
ITEC:
Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Exercise to Music)
Certificate in Personal Training
Diploma in Pilates
Crumlin College of Further Education,
Crumlin Road,
Dublin 12.
Tel: 01 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie