Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition & Sports Psychology (Sports, Recreation & Exercise)
This QQI Level 6 course is ideal for those who want to develop their skills to work in the fitness, health & leisure industry. The course covers a broad range of topics to provide students with the unique skills needed to gain employment/self employment and excel in the industry. This course includes Gaelic football coaching accreditation.
| Award Name | Diploma - UK |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Certificate - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a QQI Level Award in a sports course.
Careers / Further progression
Career & Employment Opportunities
This course prepares students for work in:
• Sports Clubs
• Leisure Centres
• Gyms
• Cruise Ships
Progression
Students can progress to related courses at third level colleges.
Further information
Minimum Entry Requirements
Successful completion of Sports Therapy Year 1 or Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition - Year 1 or equivalent standard of education.
Course Cost €300
PLC Grants/ SUSI Grants
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education.
All applications for grants are made on-line through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Refer to www.susi.ie
Places will be offered upon successful completion of interview.
This QQI Level 6 course is ideal for those who want to develop their skills to work in the fitness, health & leisure industry. The course covers a broad range of topics to provide students with the unique skills needed to gain employment/self employment and excel in the industry. This course includes Gaelic football coaching accreditation.
Awarding Body
Awarding Body
QQI:
Sports, Recreation & Exercise Award - Level 6 6M5147
Irish Water Safety Deep Water Pool Lifeguarding
Gaelic Athletic Association Coaching Level 1
ITEC:
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise)
Level 3 Diploma in Pilates
Level 2 Award in Strength & Conditioning Sessions
Subjects
Core Subjects:
Sports Industry Practice
Team Leadership
Work Experience
Other Subjects:
Exercise & Fitness
Gaelic Football Coaching
Deep Water Pool Lifeguarding Skills
Hurling Coaching
Sports Nutrition
Health Promotion
Sports Psychology
6M5147 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise Award
Tel: +353 1 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie