Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science
The emphasis of the Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science course is to provide a variety of practical skill including the Fundamentals of Resistance Training programme design, Fitness Class instruction and Fitness Testing.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Pool Lifeguard Award |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Royal Life Saving Society |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Pool Lifeguard Award | Royal Life Saving Society |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
• Fitness Instructor in public/private gyms
• Bootcamps
• Kids Fitness Camps
• Life Guard
• Start your own business
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146:
• 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.
The emphasis of the Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science course is to provide a variety of practical skills including the Fundamentals of Resistance Training programme design, Fitness Class instruction and Fitness Testing. Theory classes will enable the learners to understand the essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Injury Prevention. Ultimately this will allow learners to progress to SCFE QQI Level 6 with ITEC Personal Training courses and to gain employment as a Gym Instructor and Life Guard.
Course Features:
• Guest speakers from the fitness and leisure industry
• Work experience in a variety of settings
• Sports teams and events
Awards:
• QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146
• REPS Ireland – Register of Exercise Professionals
• First Aid Certificate
• Royal Lifesaving Society Certificate
• Sport, Recreation and Exercise Studies
• Exercise and Fitness
• Programme Design for Children in Exercise
• Studio Cycling
• Kettlebells
• Box-Fit
• Physiology and Anatomy for Sport
• Nutrition
• Adapted Physical Activity
• Sports Injury Prevention
• Work Experience
• Personal Effectiveness
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
Coordinator: Orfhlaith Cowan, Colm Yeoman
Email: orfhlaithcowan@scfe.ie, colmyeoman@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997