Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course provides the student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills as an introduction into the fitness sector. It will allow students to assist in the delivery of safe and appropriate exercise programmes for the wider population. Students will gain experience in a broad range of sports and fitness components. The course also includes a number of ITEC components which are worldwide industry recognised courses.
Practical classes will be timetabled on-site at Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena and the National gymnastics Training Centre at Sports Campus Ireland Campus.
CERTIFICATION
- Level 5 Sports, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146
- ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise)
- ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym Based)
- ITEC Taping and Strapping (Accredited)
- First Aid, Manual Handling, Emergency First Responder
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Work Experience
Communications
Sports and Recreational Studies
Exercise and Fitness
Safety and Health
Nutrition
Leisure Facility Administration
Anatomy and Physiology
Sports Injury Prevention
Word Processing
Body Massage
Modules are subject to change due to availability and demand.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5146 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Graduates on this course will have the opportunity to progress into a sports, science or health related level 8 undergraduate degree. Alternatively, with ITEC certificates, students can enter the workforce immediately and begin working as fitness instructors or personal trainers with sporting teams, athletes or in a variety of settings within the health and fitness industries.