Sport - Personal Training - Advanced
The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym-based Exercise) is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide personal training and gym-based exercise to the general public and to gain employment in the fitness industry. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and over and is designed to provide occupational competence at level 3 ITEC. It also provides a sound platform into further training at ITEC level 3 and 4
| Award Name | Diploma at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma at UK Level 3 | International Therapy Examination Council |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a leaving certificate exam or equivalent.
Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
Careers / Further progression
Employment opportunities lie in the areas of fitness/sports coaching.
As a top-up qualification, this Advanced Award should enable holders to acquire employment in the management area of the sport and leisure industry
Further information
There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration and examination fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
Means-tested Student Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. The administration of these grants was handled by the former Vocational Education Committees (VECs) up to the 2011/12 academic year. A new ONLINE ONLY grant applications system was introduced in the 2012/13 academic year. All applications have to be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), the single Awarding Authority for all new student grant applications, through www.susi.ie. If you are thinking of embarking on a programme with us, you should investigate whether you are eligible, and, if so, submit an application.
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Title Award Awarding Body
VTCT (ITEC) Principles of Exercise, Fitness and Health Principles of Exercise, Fitness & Health (L/617/5610) ITEC
ITEC - Health, Safety and Welfare in a Fitness Environment Health, Safety & Welfare in a Fitness Environment (Y/617/5688) ITEC
ITEC - Instructing Gym-Based Exercise Instructing Gym-based Exercise (D/617/5613) ITEC
ITEC - Planning Gym-Based Exercise Planning Gym-based Exercise (H/617/5628) ITEC
ITEC - Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise (K/617/5646) ITEC
ITEC - Know how to Support Clients who take part in Exercise and Physical Activity Support Clients in Exercise & Physical Activity (F/617/5670) ITEC
ITEC - Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical (M/617/5664) ITEC
ITEC - Delivering Personal Training Sessions Delivering Personal Training Sessions (H/617/5659) ITEC
ITEC - Programming Personal Training with Clients Programming Personal Training with Clients (K/617/5632) ITEC
ITEC - Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise and Health Anatomy & Physiology for Exercise & Health (H/617/5614) ITEC
Work Experience Work Experience (5N1356) QQI
6M5147 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise
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