Personal Training & Strength & Conditioning
This course enhances the leaner’s knowledge as a Personal Trainer to include advanced nutrition, periodisation and advanced training techniques and programme design for special population. The strength and conditioning module familiarises learners with exercise prescription specifically to improve athletic and sports performance.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate - UK | International Therapy Examination Council | ||
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
- QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports
- Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146
- Sound knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Mature learners with relevant experience
- Interview
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 6M5147 -
TU Dublin City Centre, Sports &Leisure Management! Level 8, TU955
For more progression options view the course webpage - link below or view www.cao.ie
Further information
All courses commence September 2024.
SCFE welcomes applications from qualified international applicants.
Applications for 2024 are now open. You will be sent a confirmation email following your application.
To complete the process you will need:
- Your PPS number
- An email address
- A mobile phone number
Important:
Applicants are advised to pay particular care when entering details of their name, address and date of birth. Misspellings or inaccuracies when applying may result in issues and delays at later stages.
After offer and acceptance of place, a non-refundable acceptance fee of €50 is payable.
Further details are available via the Application Weblink.
This course enhances the leaner’s knowledge as a Personal Trainer to include advanced nutrition, periodisation and advanced training techniques and programme design for special population. The strength and conditioning module familiarises learners with exercise prescription specifically to improve athletic and sports performance. S&C coaches help athletes with injury prevention and proper sporting movements. Strength and Conditioning comprises of the entire development of the athlete and what is needed to develop physical performance. This includes plyometrics, speed and agility, endurance and core stability with strength training being just one component.
Personal Training
Strength & Conditioning
Sports Industry Practice
Sports Nutrition
Sports Psychology
Exercise and Fitness
Kinesiology
Team Leadership
Work Experience
Olympic Lifts
6M5147 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
Awards:
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 6M5147
ITEC Certificate in Personal Training
ITEC Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
REPS Ireland- Registered Exercise Professional
Course Features and Facilities:
Guest speakers from the fitness and leisure industry
Work experience in a variety of settings
Students have access to sports teams and events
Massage Studio
Learners have access to the College gym facilities
Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
Wifi and Moodle
Coordinator: Stephen Murphy,
Email: stephenmurphy@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997