Yoga Teaching including Wellbeing and Holistic Studies

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146
ITEC level 3 Diploma in Yoga Teaching
Recognised for membership by Complementary Therapists Association (CTHA)and Yoga Therapy Ireland (YTI)

This Yoga Teaching including Wellbeing and Holistic Studies course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, confidence and skills you need to progress and pursue a career as a yoga teacher and a complementary therapist. You’ll get the chance to deepen your practice and broaden your skill set with complementary and holistic therapeutic approaches while building a firm grounding in anatomy and physiology.

Employment Opportunities:

  • Setting up a Yoga Teaching Business
  • Setting up in private practice as a Reflexologist and Massage Therapist
  • Nutrition Adviser
  • Working in Spa and Leisure Centres and Alternative Therapy Clinics

Course content

  • Programming a Yoga Teaching Session
  • Delivering a Yoga Teaching Session
  • Sport and Recreation Studies
  • Nutrition
  • Exercise and Fitness
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Reflexology
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Work Experience
  • Body Massage and Figure Analysis

Course features and facilities

Course Features

  • Holistic workshops and guest speakers delivered by industry experts
  • Learners will deliver yoga classes inside and outside of college
  • Work experience in a variety of settings

Course Facilities

  • Fully equipped complementary therapy rooms
  • Large mirrored studio with a sprung floor

Entry requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience
  • Interview
  • Mature applicants welcome
  • Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements

“The SCFE Yoga course was a transformative experience that exceeded my expectations”

Joanne Reid

YOGA TEACHING INCLUDING WELLBEING AND HOLISTIC STUDIES

Education progression

Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146
UCD Humanities Level 8 DN530

For a more detailed list of progression options please www.cao.ie

For more progression options

UCD Social Sciences Level 8 DN700
UCD Psychology Level 8 DN720
UCD Social Policy and Sociology Level 8 DN750
Marino Institute of Education Education Studies G Level 8 CM010
TU Dublin City Centre Social Care G Level 8 TU996
DCU Health & Society G Level 8 DC209
TU Dublin Tallaght Applied Social Care G Level 8 TU997
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care G Level 7 TU791
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care G Level 8 TU991
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Community and Youth Development G Level 7 TU792
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Community Dev. &Youth Work G Level 8 TU992
Maynooth University Community and Youth Work G+ Level 8 MH116
Maynooth University Community and Youth Work G+ Level 8 MH802
TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health G Level 7 TU736
TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Studies G Level 7 TU737
TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health G Level 8 TU936
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching G Level 7 TU735
TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching G Level 8 TU935
IT Carlow Sport &Exercise Science G Level 8 CW138
IT Carlow Strength &Conditioning G Level 8 CW148
IT Carlow Sports Rehab. &Athletic Therapy G Level 8 CW188
*Portfolio Assessment or Audition G Garda Vetting Required + Questionnaire / Skills Test and Interview

Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change