Instruction in Strength and Conditioning Sessions
| Award Name | Award at UK Level 2 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | International Therapy Examination Council |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award at UK Level 2 | International Therapy Examination Council |
Duration
13 weeks, This course will take place on Monday nights in Tralee Regional Sports Centre in Clash Tralee
Careers / Further progression
Why should I do this course ?
Employment opportunities in Gyms, Health Clubs and other Sporting facilities.
Further information
Check out the next start date / enrolment of part-time courses via the Kerry College website
(https://kerrycollege.ie/part-time-courses/) or www.fetchcourses.ie
€200
A fee waiver is in place for applicants in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment. You can check your fee waiver eligibility with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office.
The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Instructing Strength and Conditioning Sessions is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide strength and conditioning sessions to the general public and to gain employment in the fitness industry. This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and over and is designed to provide occupational competence at level 2. It also provides a sound platform into further training at level 2 and 3.
What will I study ?
Planning strength and conditioning sessions – to include selecting suitable exercises, equipment and programme, adapting the programme to suit the client’s specific needs and fitness goals and recording the strength and conditioning training plan.
Instructing strength and conditioning sessions – to include preparing the equipment, environment and clients, demonstrating technically correct strength and conditioning sessions, providing clear and concise instructions for each exercise and lift, adapting the exercises and lifts with suitable progression and regression according to the client’s needs, providing feedback and instruction points to the client, receiving feedback from the client and recording action plan for improvement.
The learner will also develop knowledge about current health and safety legislation, contra-indications and potential risks and client care and communication which are essential to work and be successful in the industry.
The related knowledge and understanding required to perform the strength and conditioning skills listed above effectively, in particular health and safety considerations, origins and benefits, types of equipment and reasons that may affect whether a client should or should not join a strength and conditioning session.
Opportunities for learners to focus on the development of their wider skills in a sports and fitness setting such as communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving.
Opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a fitness instructor qualified in instructing strength and conditioning sessions.
Employment Focused
What's the certification?
VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Instructing Strength and Conditioning Sessions
Contact Caroline at Night Course Admissions on
066 714 9600 or
caroline.pull@kerrycollege.ie