Personal Training and Fitness Instruction 5M5146

Course description

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 Sports, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146
• ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (Gym
Based Exercise)
• ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym
Based)
• ITEC Taping and Strapping (Accredited)
• First Aid, Manual Handling, Emergency First
Responder

WHAT IS PERSONAL TRAINING AND FITNESS INSTRUCTION?
This course provides the student with the theoretical
knowledge and practical skills as an introduction into the
fi tness sector. It will allow students to assist in the delivery
of safe and appropriate exercise programmes for the
wider population.
Students will gain experience in a broad range of sports and
fi tness components. The course also includes a number of
ITEC components which are worldwide industry
recognised courses.
Practical classes will be timetabled on-site
at Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena and
the National gymnastics Training Centre at
Sports Campus Ireland Campus.

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability
or demand and are subject to change:

• Work Experience
• Communications
• Sports and Recreational Studies
• Exercise and Fitness
• Safety and Health
• Nutrition
• Leisure Facility Administration
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Sports Injury Prevention
• Word Processing
• Body Massage

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates on this course will have the opportunity to
progress into a sports, science or health related level 8
undergraduate degree.
Alternatively, with ITEC certificates, students can enter
the workforce immediately and begin working as fitness
instructors or personal trainers with sporting teams,
athletes or in a variety of settings within the health and
fitness industries.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PROGRESSION:
MTU Tralee: TL871 Health and Leisure Studies
(Level 8, 4 Years)
UCC: CK116 Sports Studies and Physical Education
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Limerick: LC422 Sports Strength and
Conditioning (Level8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: Business and Sports Science
(Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Carlow: CW188 Sports Rehabilitation and
Athletic Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Tallaght: TU936 Sports Science and Health
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: AL837 Sports Science with Exercise
Physiology (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Carlow: CW188 Sports Rehabilitation and
Athletic Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUS Athlone: AL841 Athletic and Rehabilitation
Therapy (Level 8, 4 Years)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of
previous qualifications.

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie