Gym & Fitness Instructor - Personal Trainer
If you are seeking to build a career as a Gym-based exercise Fitness Instructor, then this course is for you. You will achieve an internationally recognised ITEC award that qualifies you as a Fitness Instructor, and this can lead you direct to work. You will study the theory of principles and practice of Gym and class-based Exercise, Nutrition and understanding the essentials of Anatomy and Physiology while learning with qualified Fitness Instructors in our professional standard Fitness Studio and Sports Hall.
| Award Name | Certificate at UK Level 2 |
|---|---|
| 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 2 | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
For Level 5 courses:
Over 17 years of age and successful completion of upper secondary education (i.e. 5th and 6th year) or equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a Leaving Certificate (or equivalent international qualification)
OR
Successful completion of a Level 4 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
For Level 6 courses:
The basic entry requirement to all full-time Level 6 programmes is the successful completion of a Level 5 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
Applicants who do not meet these requirements, and who are between 17 and 23 years old, will be referred to our Guidance Counsellor.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Fitness Instructor
Gym Assistant
Personal Trainer
Team Fitness Assistant
Sports Clubs Assistant
Fitness and Sports Management
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
Applications will be open online for 2025 entry at the end of January 2025. Students may apply online at www.carlowinstitute.ie
This programme is also underpinned by a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise, that offers you options to progress to Further and Higher Education.
What Makes This Course Special
Qualify to work as a Fitness Instructor
Internationally recognised qualifications
Learn with our highly experienced Fitness team
Detailed technical and practical skills development
Outstanding Fitness and Sports facilities
Excellent progression routes
Certification
ITEC L2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based Exercise) ISP2C5
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146
GAA Coaching Award – Foundation Level
Sport Ireland – Child Safeguarding Level 1
Autism in Sport Training Certificate
Disability Awareness Training Certificate
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Course Content
Principles of exercise, Fitness and health
Planning and instructing gym-based exercise
Supporting clients in exercise and physical activity
Health, safety and welfare in fitness environment
Sports Anatomy and Physiology
Nutrition
Soccer Coaching
GAA Coaching
Rugby Coaching
Communications
Work Experience
5M5146 - Sport and Recreation
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie