Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science
The emphasis of the Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science course is to provide a variety of practical skill including the Fundamentals of Resistance Training programme design, Fitness Class instruction and Fitness Testing.
| Award Name | Pool Lifeguard Award |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Royal Life Saving Society |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Lifeguard Award | Royal Life Saving Society | ||
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
• Fitness Instructor in public/private gyms
• Bootcamps
• Kids Fitness Camps
• Life Guard
• Start your own business
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146 -
TU Dublin City Centre, Sports & Leisure Management, Level 8, TU955
For more progression options view the course webpage - link below. View also 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.
The emphasis of the Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science course is to provide a variety of practical skills including the Fundamentals of Resistance Training programme design, Fitness Class instruction and Fitness Testing. Theory classes will enable the learners to understand the essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Injury Prevention. Ultimately this will allow learners to progress to SCFE QQI Level 6 with ITEC Personal Training courses and to gain employment as a Gym Instructor and Life Guard.
Sport, Recreation and Exercise Studies
Exercise and Fitness
Programme Design for Children in Exercise
Studio Cycling
Kettlebells
Box-Fit
Physiology and Anatomy for Sport
Nutrition
Adapted Physical Activity
Sports Injury Prevention
Work Experience
Personal Effectiveness
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation and Exercise.
Awards:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146
REPS Ireland – Register of Exercise Professionals
First Aid Certificate
Royal Lifesaving Society Certificate
Course Features:
Guest speakers from the fitness and leisure industry
Work experience in a variety of settings
Sports teams and events
Course Facilities:
The SCFE Fitness Department works in partnership with DLR Leisure Services to provide a range of practical training opportunities for learners.
Learners have access to the College gym facilities
Access to fully equipped IT suites
Coordinator: Orfhlaith Cowan, Colm Yeoman
Email: orfhlaithcowan@scfe.ie, colmyeoman@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997