Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This iTEC Award enables the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work in the Fitness industry as a Personal Trainer. The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Personal Trainer to enable the learner to work effectively within a Fitness Centre, a Gym or with Sporting Organisations.
ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym-Based Exercise).
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
QQI Minor award in Work Experience (5N1356).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Principles of exercise, fitness and health - iTEC
Instructing gym-based exercise - iTEC
Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health - iTEC
Planning gym-based exercise - iTEC
Programming personal training with clients - iTEC
Anatomy and physiology for exercise - iTEC
Delivering personal training sessions - iTEC
Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme - iTEC
Know how to support clients who take part in exercise and physical activity - iTEC
Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment - iTEC
Work Experience - 5N1356
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
Fitness Centres, Gyms, Hotels and Leisure Clubs, Sports clubs, Health spas, Physical Therapy Clinics, Sports Massage Clinics, Self Employed Professional.