Expand+These qualifications offer learners the opportunity to gain employment in the ever-expanding fitness/leisure industry. Theses are additional qualifications learners may gain whilst also completing FETAC Level 5 Sports, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146. T...

Hide-These qualifications offer learners the opportunity to gain employment in the ever-expanding fitness/leisure industry. Theses are additional qualifications learners may gain whilst also completing FETAC Level 5 Sports, Recreation & Exercise 5M5146. This award allows students to progress to Sports Science and Exercise programmes in Institutes of Technology.

This course is designed to:
The main aim of the ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing ( Gym-based exercise) is to provide the learner with the knowledge and practical skills as an introduction into the fitness sector. The Certificate in Personal Training - ITEC Level 3 enables the learner to gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide personal training advice and assistance for active leisure and recreation.

How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the demands of a diverse community of learners. This course has a very high practical element which involves participants being involved in physical activity on a daily basis. We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.

Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable. We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners

Expand+Certification
Sport, Recreation & Exercise QQI 5M5146

Additional Certification

•ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
•ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Gym-Based Exercise
•Kickstart 1/2/Youthcert (FA...

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Sport, Recreation & Exercise QQI 5M5146

Additional Certification

•ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing Gym-Based Exercise
•ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training Gym-Based Exercise
•Kickstart 1/2/Youthcert (FAI)
•Code of Ethics & Child Protection (FAI)
•Small sided Games (FAI)
•Strength & Conditioning (FAI)
•Rugby Level 1
•Gaelic Games Level 1

Additional Certification may incur additional fees. Check with Course Director for further details


Please Note:

GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party

Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...

Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.

Expand+Course Content:

*Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
*Soccer Coaching 5N4887
*Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
*Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
*Nutrition 5N2006
*Occupational First Aid 5N1207
*Communications 5N0690
*Work Experience 5N1356

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*Sport & Recreation Studies 5N2667
*Soccer Coaching 5N4887
*Sports Anatomy & Physiology 5N4648
*Exercise & Fitness 5N2668
*Nutrition 5N2006
*Occupational First Aid 5N1207
*Communications 5N0690
*Work Experience 5N1356

Additional Certification

•Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based Exercise) and/or
•Certificate in Personal Training ITEC Level 3 ( Gym-based Exercise)

Work Experience
Personal Training, Gym Instructor, Coaching, Health, Fitness & Industry, Community Organisations, Club Administration / Coaching, Further Study, Scholarships.

Expand+Progression to Higher Education

Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is locate...

Hide-Progression to Higher Education

Students who successfully complete this course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website www.cao.ie.

Many of our graduates are currently studying sports courses at,

* * Athlone IT,
* Blanchardstown IT,
* Limerick IT and Carlow IT.
* ALIT Athlone Institute of Technology
* AL663 Higher Certificate in Business in Sport & Recreation, Level 6

* LIT Limerick Institute of Technology * LC422 Sports Strength & Conditioning (Tipperary), Level 8
* LC423 Sports Strength & Conditioning (Tipperary), Level 7
* ITB Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown BN111 Sports
* Management & Coaching, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)

* CWIT Institute of Technology, Carlow
* CW188 Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)
* CW198 Strength & Conditioning, Level 8 (Minimum 3 Distinctions required)
* CW106 Physiology & Health Science, Level 6
* CW178 Sports Science, Level 8
* CW827 Sport and Exercise (Soccer), Level 7 Portfolio required * CW858 Sports Management and Coaching (GAA Rugby Soccer), Level 8 Portfolio and 3 Distinctions required​

Work Experience
Personal Training, Gym Instructor, Coaching, Health, Fitness & Industry, Community Organisations, Club Administration / Coaching, Further Study, Scholarships.