Exercise & Health Fitness - Level 1 Upgrade
The CEHF Upgrade programme is a unique opportunity for NCEF/PEAI Level 1 graduates to upgrade their existing qualification, which existed before 2006, to the current University of Limerick accredited Level 6 NFQ Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (CEHF).
| 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 |
Entry Requirements
Current, up to date, recertified NCEF Level 1 certificate.
Current PHECC First Aid Response certificate.
If you hold the entry requirements above, please apply online.
If your NCEF Level 1 certificate expired some time ago and you have not recertified in recent years, you must apply for this course through the NCEF/UL Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme. Please click here for an RPL application form.
Further information
The CEHF Upgrade course is available in all academic semesters i.e. Autumn, Spring and Summer and the course runs over one academic semester, approximately 4 months.
Autumn 2023: Commences Monday 11th September 2023. Finishes Mid-December 2023
Spring 2024: Commences January 2024. Finishes late-April 2024
Summer 2024: Commences May 2024. Finishes Mid-August 2024
The CEHF Upgrade course fee is €1,395
This fee includes:
Registration with the University of Limerick
University of Limerick Student ID card
Access to the CEHF Upgrade course content, resources and material on the University of Limerick learning management system, Sulis
Mentoring/Tuition through your Course Leader
CEHF Student Manual
Examination/Assessment Fees
Membership of Fitness Professionals International, the NCEF Graduate Directory
UL Examinations Board ratification and official UL transcript of results
Official University of Limerick Graduation
Payment Option 1
Full fee payment of €1,395 (inclusive of non-refundable deposit of €995) on submission of acceptance documents to the NCEF Head Office.
Payment Option 2
€995 non-refundable deposit on submission of acceptance documents to the NCEF Head Office. Balance of €400 due to the NCEF Head Office approximately 1 month prior to course start.
Please note that once registered, all fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.
On successful completion of the CEHF, graduates may ‘step into’ Year 2 of the Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness to advance their skills and complete specialist modules such as Advanced Personal Training, Strength & Conditioning for Athletes & Teams, Pilates & Corrective Exercise, Active Ageing for Older Adults, Children’s Fitness, Wellness Coaching and many other specialist qualifications.
The CEHF Upgrade programme is a unique opportunity for NCEF/PEAI Level 1 graduates to upgrade their existing qualification, which existed before 2006, to the current University of Limerick accredited Level 6 NFQ Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (CEHF).
Upgrading to the CEHF will update your knowledge & skills and broaden your opportunities for recognition, access, transfer and progression within the Irish educational system, within Europe and worldwide.
The CEHF is an award for life and does not require recertification.
The Upgrade course is an e-learning course where you study from home through distance learning on the University of Limerick virtual learning environment, BrightSpace. There are no classroom contact tutorials however, you will have the full support of a Course Leader who will guide you in your studies and you will receive a full colour CEHF student manual.
Classes are pre-recorded with voiceover, so you may study whenever it suits you - you do not have to follow a timetable for live classes.
The NCEF Level 1 Upgrade course covers the following modules:
SS2001 Human Movement Studies
SS2011 Lifestyle, Fitness, Wellness & Nutrition
SS2021 Fitness Assessment and Programme Design
SS2031 Management & Work Placement
SS2051 Studio Classes in Exercise to Music & Free Movement
SS2061 Resistance Training
SS2071 Circuit Training, Body Conditioning, HIIT and Bootcamp Training
SS2081 Step Training & Flexibility
All NCEF courses and modules are accredited by the University of Limerick (UL).
On successful completion of the course, you will graduate from the University of Limerick with a Level 6 NFQ Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness.
* University of Limerick Accredited
* Level 6 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
* Level 5 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
* Europe Active/EREPs Exercise for Health Specialist (SQF Level 5)
* 60 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) Credits
Office Phone No: +353 61 202 829
Email: ncef@ul.ie