Course Summary
This course qualifies you as a Fitness Professional with a strong portfolio of specialisms which include Advanced Personal Training and Strength & Conditioning for Athletes and Teams. This four year honours degree in Exercise & Health Fitness Management provides you with a broad introduction to a career in the fitness industry. In the first year, you will study a curriculum to qualify as a Fitness Instructor/Gym Instructor.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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Entry Requirements
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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Note: Information for 2024 Entry | |
Award Code | Award Title |
5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
5M4468 | Community Health Services |
5M5146 | Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
6M5147 | Sports, Recreation and Exercise |
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Career Progression
Careers open to you with a degree in Exercise & Health Fitness Management include: Group Fitness Instructor, Gym Instructor, Advanced Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Fitness Professional & Advisor working on public health initiatives, Fitness Facility Management, Event management and marketing, Entrepreneurial fitness professionals managing a bespoke fitness facility, and Diverse Populations Specialist.
Further study options: MSc. Applied Sports Coaching, MSc. Sports Performance, MA in Business Administration, Ma in Business Management, MSc in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology, MSc in Mental Skills and Mental Health in Sports and Exercise, MSc Occupational Therapy (Professional Qualification), Professional Master of Education in Physical Education.
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