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Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition & Sports Psychology (Sports, Recreation & Exercise)

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M5147

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
Location:
Crumlin
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

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.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

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

Location:
Crumlin
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider