Personal Training & Strength & Conditioning
This course enhances the leaner’s knowledge as a Personal Trainer to include advanced nutrition, periodisation and advanced training techniques and programme design for special population.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports
• Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146
• Sound knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Mature learners with relevant experience
• Interview
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 6M5147:
• TU Dublin City Centre, Sports &Leisure Management! Level 8, TU955
For a more detailed list of progression options go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
This course enhances the leaner’s knowledge as a Personal Trainer to include advanced nutrition, periodisation and advanced training techniques and programme design for special population. The strength and conditioning module familiarises learners with exercise prescription specifically to improve athletic and sports performance. S&C coaches help athletes with injury prevention and proper sporting movements. Strength and Conditioning comprises of the entire development of the athlete and what is needed to develop physical performance. This includes plyometrics, speed and agility, endurance and core stability with strength training being just one component.
Course features
• Guest speakers from the fitness and leisure industry
• Work experience in a variety of settings
• Students have access to sports teams and events
• Massage Studio
• Learners have access to the College gym facilities
• Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
• Wifi and Moodle
• Personal Training
• Strength & Conditioning
• Sports Industry Practice
• Sports Nutrition
• Sports Psychology
• Exercise and Fitness
• Kinesiology
• Team Leadership
• Work Experience
• Olympic Lifts
6M5147 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
Awards:
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 6M5147
ITEC Certificate in Personal Training
ITEC Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
REPS Ireland- Registered Exercise Professional
Coordinator: Stephen Murphy,
Email: stephenmurphy@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997