Personal Training & Fitness Instruction
This course provides the student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills as an introduction into the fitness sector. It will allow students to assist in the delivery of safe and appropriate exercise programmes for the wider population. Students will gain experience in a broad range of sports and fitness components. The course also includes a number of ITEC components which are worldwide industry recognised courses.
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate at UK Level 3 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates on this course will have the opportunity to progress into a sports, science or health related level 8 undergraduate degree.
Alternatively, with ITEC certificates, students can enter the workforce immediately and begin working as fitness instructors or personal trainers with sporting teams, athletes or in a variety of settings within the health and fitness industries.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
MTU Tralee: TL871 Health and Leisure Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCC: CK116 Sports Studies and Physical Education (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Limerick: LC422 Sports Strength and Conditioning (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: Business and Sports Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Carlow: CW188 Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin Tallaght: TU936 Sports Science and Health (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: AL837 Sports Science with Exercise Physiology (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: AL841 Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Practical classes will be timetabled on-site at Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena and the National gymnastics Training Centre at Sports Campus Ireland Campus.
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change.
Work Experience
Communications
Sports and Recreational Studies
Exercise and Fitness
Safety and Health
Nutrition
Leisure Facility Administration
Anatomy and Physiology
Sports & Exercise Injury Prevention
Body Massage
5M4468 - Community & Health
5M5146 - Sports Management & Coaching
Certification:
Level 5 Sports, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise)
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym Based)
ITEC Taping and Strapping (Accredited)
First Aid, Manual Handling, Emergency First Responder
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie