Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to pursue a career in the leisure industry. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to deliver one to one training by conducting appropriate fitness assessments and designing safe and effective exercise programmes to the general public (adults 18yrs +) based on their individual needs, whether it be strength training, weight loss, training for an endurance event or general fitness. You can also work as a physical trainer with local groups, club sports teams and corporate fitness and wellness programmes or deliver your own fitness classes.
CERTIFICATION:
QQI Level 5 in Sports, Recreation & Exercise (5M5146).
ITEC Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based Exercise)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Sport & Recreation Studies - 5N2667
Exercise & Fitness - 5N2668
Leisure Facility Administration - 5N4666
Sports Anatomy & Physiology - 5N4648
Nutrition - 5N2006
Shallow Water Pool Lifeguarding Skills - 5N18417
Customer Service - 5N0972
Work Experience - 5N1356
Adapted Physical Activity - 5N4352
ITEC Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym-based Exercise)
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 results in 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 direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
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
Personal Training, Leisure Attendants, Duty Managers, Leisure Centre Managers, Lifeguard, Professional Coaching, Fitness Class Instructor, Gym Instructor, Swim Teacher, etc.