Exercise & Health Fitness - Active Ageing Leader
The NCEF Active Ageing for Older Adults specialist module will give you the skills, knowledge and competencies to:
- Design group exercise classes for dependent chair based and independent active older adults.
- Prescribe progressive exercise programmes suitable for independent older adults of varying levels of fitness in a gym, leisure centre or community environment.
- Functional fitness classes and programme design.
- Enhance the activity levels of our active ageing population in a fun and safe manner.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | University of Limerick | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
3 months - view Start date options above.
Entry Requirements
Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (CEHF) NFQ Level 6
OR
NCEF/PEAI Level 1 National Certificate in Fitness & Exercise Instruction - Current and Recertified
You must also hold a PHECC First Aid Response qualification.
If you hold another health/fitness qualification from other institution/s or bodies and relevant work experience in the fitness industry , we ask you to complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) application form which is a common route of entry onto NCEF courses.
Further information
Start dates are as follows:
Autumn 2023: Commences Monday 11th September 2023. Finishes Mid-December 2023
Spring 2024: Commences Monday 22nd January 2024. Finishes late-April 2024
Summer 2024: Commences Monday 13th May 2024. Finishes Mid-August 2024
The fee for the Active Ageing specialist module is €1,195
Payment Option 1
Full fee payment of €1,195 (inclusive of non-refundable deposit of €995) on submission of acceptance documents to the NCEF Head Office.
Payment Option 2
€995 non-refundable deposit due on submission of acceptance documents to the NCEF Head Office. Balance of €200 due to the NCEF Head Office 1 month prior to module commencement.
Please note that once students are registered, all fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you are completing this module as part of an overall programme e.g. Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness, the cost of this module is included in the full HCEHF Year 2 programme fees.
All content, including classes, progress assessments, videos, resource materials etc. will be delivered and accessed through the University of Limerick virtual learning environment, BrightSpace. This module is studied entirely online. BrightSpace integrates a large number of tools to facilitate and manage teaching, assessment, feedback, collaboration and communication with and between students.
This will enable you to further your studies at home, abroad and anywhere you have access to an internet connection. Online classes are pre-recorded with voiceover, so you may study whenever it suits you - you do not have to follow a timetable for live classes.
1. Introduction to Active Ageing
History and benefits of physical activity for older adults.
Current research on physical activity and health in older populations.
2. Applied Anatomy & Physiology
Understanding the effects of ageing on health and physiology.
Understanding the increasing risk of developing non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, Alzheimers disease, Parkinson’s disease etc.
3. Client Screening
Health and lifestyle screening.
Considerations for participation in physical activity and exercise.
Guidelines for referral.
4. Programming
Principles and considerations of programme design for individuals and groups.
Contraindications for participants.
Class planning and programme design.
5. Active Ageing Applications
Work experience
Preparation for assessments
6. Final Summative Assessments
Summative Practical (Video Submissions)
Summative Written (Work experience portfolio and online assessment)
All NCEF courses and modules are accredited by the University of Limerick (UL).
University of Limerick Accredited.
15 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits towards the Higher Certificate/ Diploma/B.Sc. in Exercise & Health Fitness through a flexible learning pathway and also towards other University qualifications in Europe who follow ECTS credit value system.
Europe Active Level 5 Exercise Specialist Module
Successful students will receive an NCEF Certificate of Completion
Office Phone No: +353 61 202 829
Email: ncef@ul.ie