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Fitness Instructor Courses

Certificate in Fitness Instruction (including group fitness)

NFQ: Level 6
Credits: 30
Award Type: Minor Award

This is a two-semester, part-time (12-14 hours per week) course, incorporating gym, body conditioning and exercise to music. The course can lead to eligibility for inclusion at level 2 (Fitness Instructor and Group Fitness) on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) in Ireland. Eligibility to register with REPs is conditional on achievement of a specified threshold grade.

Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold an FET/QQI award at NFQ level 5 or equivalent.

Progression Opportunities
Personal Training.

 

Personal Trainer

NFQ: Level 7
Credits: 5
Award Type: Single Subject Certification

This is a one-semester part-time (4-6 hours per week) course with client-focused practice. This course can lead to eligibility for inclusion at Level 3 (Personal Trainer) on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) in Ireland. Eligibility to register with REPs is conditional on achievement of a specified threshold grade.

Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants must be qualified fitness instructors who are eligible to register with REPs Ireland.

Progression Opportunities
Further single subject awards (as continuing professional development) at NFQ level 6 or 7.
Advanced Exercise for Health course.

 

Advanced Exercise for Health

NFQ: Level 8
Credits: 5
Award Type: Single Subject Certification

This is one-semester part-time (4 hours per week) course with client-focused practice. Clients will typically have a chronic illness requiring careful individualised exercise programme development, implementation and monitoring.

Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants must be qualified personal trainers who are eligible to register with REPs Ireland.

Progression Opportunities
Depending on the applicant’s existing qualifications, this course can lead to eligibility for inclusion at Level 4 (Exercise Health Specialist) on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) in Ireland. Eligibility to register with REPs is conditional on achievement of a specified threshold grade.

 

For Further Information:

Head of Department, Health & Leisure Studies
E: fiona.oflynn@mtu.ie
T: 353 (0)66 7145607