Exercise & Health Fitness - Advanced Personal Trainer
The Advanced Personal Training specialist module is for qualified Fitness Instructors who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills to work as an Advanced Personal Trainer with clients on a one to one basis.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | University of Limerick | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
Provisional contact days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 5pm, however students must be available Monday to Friday in the event that the timetable changes and classes are rescheduled.
Entry Requirements
Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (CEHF) Graduates and Current Recertified NCEF Level 1 Graduates:
Completed online application form
Copy of your CEHF certificate or NCEF/PEAI Level 1 certificate
PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) is a prerequisite for the Advanced Personal Training Specialist module & an industry requirement. All candidates must provide a current FAR certificate on application.
Expired NCEF/PEAI Level 1 holders (1987-2006) or those with equivalent health/fitness/exercise qualifications from other institutions or bodies:
Please apply through the NCEF/UL Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme
RPL application form available online
PHECC First Aid Response (FAR) is a prerequisite for the Advanced Personal Training Specialist module and an industry requirement.
Further information
Autumn 2023
Commencing in the University of Limerick on Tuesday, 12th September 2023 (date may be subject to change and will be confirmed in August 2023).
The Advanced Personal Training module only fee is €1,695
Option 1: Total Fee €1,695
Full payment of €1,695, which includes a non-refundable deposit of €995, is payable on acceptance of your place on the module.
Option 2: (2 Payments) Total fees €1,695
Non-refundable deposit of €995 due on acceptance of your place on the module.
The balance of fees, €700, is due 6 weeks prior to commencement.
If you are completing this module as part of an overall programme, e.g. Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness, the cost of this module is included in the HCEHF Year 2 course fees.
In compliance with Section 65(4)(a) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012, Learner Protection arrangements have been put in place with Arachas Insurance, should the NCEF cease to provide this programme before learners have completed awards.
Advanced Personal Trainers can establish their own business or work in a commercial fitness facility providing personal training. You will be trained extensively to work with your clients inside and outside of the gym environment, in their home or elsewhere and be fully qualified to train clients of any fitness level, with any goal and with the minimal amount of equipment needed.
Applied Anatomy & Physiology
Communication Skills & Social Media Marketing
Administrative Duties and Legal Responsibilities
Client Screening and Fitness Assessment
Programme Planning, Periodisation and Overtraining
Programming for Special Populations
Core Stability
Advanced Resistance/Strength Training
Posture & Muscle Length Analysis
Exercise Psychology
Nutrition
Master Trainer Sessions
Final Written Assessment & Work Experience Portfolio
All NCEF courses and modules are accredited by the University of Limerick (UL).
University of Limerick Accredited
30 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits towards the Higher Certificate/Diploma/B.Sc. in Exercise & Health Fitness through a flexible learning pathway and also towards other University qualifications in Europe who follow ECTS credit value system.
Europe Active Level 5 Exercise Specialist Module
Successful students will receive an NCEF Certificate of Completion
Office Phone No: +353 61 202 829
Email: ncef@ul.ie