PERSONAL TRAINING AND FITNESS COACHING
QQI LEVEL 5
Sports, Recreation and Exercise QQI 5M5146
DESCRIPTION
Grange Community College presents a new course for 2024, offering you the chance to kickstart a career or continue studies in fitness and health.
Boost your confidence in fitness and gym training while gaining the skills to work as a Fitness Coach or Personal Trainer. Graduates can guide clients in strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and nutrition.
MODULES
(selection of modules may be subject to minor changes)
Exercise and Fitness 5N2668
Sport and Recreation 5N0972
Personal Training and Fitness Coaching Skills
Nutrition 5N2006
Sports Injury Prevention 5N5665
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Leisure Facility Administration 5N4666
Work Experience 5N1356
Customer Service 5N0972
Options to participate in:
ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage
ITEC Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Introduction to Coaching Skills (Soccer)
DURATION
One Year, Full time.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. Mature applicants welcome.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates need to have completed Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. Mature applicants welcome. Applicants must attend course advisory meeting.
Applicants may be required to undergo language assessments in order to ensure they will be able to meet the demands of the course.
Garda Vetting is required and is organised by the College.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSION
Students may wish to progress to a level 6 course in a related field. Students may also wish to progress to courses such as Sports Management and Coaching TU935 (Blanchardstown).
Find out more about progression links to sports and leisure management Degrees by clicking here https://bit.ly/3IZ9LbO
EMPLOYMENT
Students may wish to apply for positions in a range of occupations in leisure centers, gyms and hotels.
COSTS
Registration Fee - €50 (non refundable, secures your place)
This is the total course charge for this college year.