Personal Training & Nutrition - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
Get set for an exciting career in the fitness industry as a gym instructor or personal trainer.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
38 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Minimum:
- Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
- Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award.
- Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
- Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
- Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional:
- Must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology).
Many of our students continue onto the BSc in Health & Leisure at Munster Technological University.
Alumni have also successfully applied to the BSc in Sports and Exercise Science at GMIT in Galway, and the BSc in Strength & Conditioning at Setanta College in Thurles.
You should check individual university websites for specific entry criteria for courses.
There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results. You may also apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year.
What are the employment opportunities?
Students on this course can progress to employment in public and private gyms and leisure facilities, as well as self-employment as personal trainers.
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024.
Learners on full-time programmes at Kerry College have a number of funding options.
1. DEASP (Department of Employment and Social Protection). Contact your local INTREO office.
2. SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Apply at: www.susi.ie
If eligible, learners may only receive one of these payments while participating on a Kerry College full-time programme.
Learner Allowance
Also known as a Training Allowance.
To avail of a Learner Allowance, an applicant must be in receipt of a qualifying DEASP payment at course start. Allowances/payments are based on attendance and are paid by Kerry College directly to learners for the duration of the course. You may also receive accommodation or travel allowance if you meet the criteria.
back to Education Allowance
To avail of a Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) the applicant must apply directly to the DEASP. BTEA is paid by DEASP directly to learners for the academic year. There is no option to receive any other payment or receive an accommodation or travel allowance.
SUSI Grant
SUSI is a maintenance grant available only for courses that are SUSI approved. Payments are made directly to the learner in the form of grants to cover the academic year.
There is no option to receive any other payment or receive an accommodation or travel allowance. A full-list of eligible course along with details on how to apply is available on SUSI.ie.
No Payment
A learner who is not eligible for Learner Payment, BTEA or SUSI may still apply and participate on any Kerry College course.
Courses for employment offer travel or accommodation support payments, if criteria are met.
Funding towards Travel, Accommodation and Meals
At present, learners on courses for progression do not qualify for travel/accommodation/meal payments. These payments relate only to learners on courses for employment. Learners may receive Travel or Accommodation Allowance - but not both. Your payment will be calculated and processed at course registration.
Travel Allowance
A travel allowance is a contribution towards the learner’s cost of travel based on the distance from the learner’s primary place of residence to the campus location.
To qualify, learners must live more than 3 miles/5km away from the campus location they are attending. Travel Allowances are not payable to participants on Night Training courses.
Accommodation Allowance
An accommodation allowance may be paid to learners who need to relocate in order to attend a course for employment.
To qualify, learners must live more than 20 miles/32km away from the campus location they are attending. For up to date information on this, please see: kerrycollege.ie/learner-information
National Childcare Scheme
The NCS (National Childcare Scheme) provides childcare supports for those on full-time education and training programmes. Full details can be found on the www.ncs.gov.ie webpage.
You may apply via your MyGovID account or contact Kerry County Childcare Committee at 066 718 1582 to discuss which childcare supports are available to you.
Applications for all full-time programmes should be made online via the Kerry College. Your application will be processed using our FETCHCOURSES system. If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
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The focus on this course is to teach the science behind nutrition and its effects on sports performance and body composition. There are significant sports, recreation and exercise elements to the course.
Why should I apply?
An intensive, but practical course where you will learn the fundamentals of what it takes to work as a gym instructor or personal trainer. We have a fully equipped Strength and Conditioning gym that you will use to hone your skills. You will gain practical experience in working with clients and teaching proper form and technique for a wide variety of free weights and machine weights.
You will gain:
• QQI Level 5 Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise
• ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym Based Exercise)
• ITEC Level 2 Award in Instructing Strength and Conditioning Sessions
You will also have the opportunity to get further qualifications in Basic First Aid, Manual Handling and Pool Lifeguarding.
What will I study?
Communications (Community) (5N0690)
Exercise & Fitness (5N2668)
Leisure Facility Administration (5N4666)
Leisure Facility Operations (5N4667)
Nutrition (5N2006)
Safety and Health at Work (Community) (5N1794)
Sport & Recreation Studies (5N2667)
Sports Anatomy & Physiology (5N4648)
Work Experience (5N1356)
VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Sport and Fitness Sessions
VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Instructing Strength and Conditioning Sessions
VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based Exercise)
5M5146 - Sport, Recreation and Exercise.
ITEC modules on Strength and Conditioning and Gym Based Exercise also offered in addition to the QQI qualification.
Contact the Kerry College Admissions Office on 066 714 9696 or info@kerrycollege.ie