Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146 (More about QQI)
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The emphasis of the Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science course is to provide a variety of practical skills including the Fundamentals of Resistance Training programme design, Fitness Class instruction and Fitness Testing. Theory classes will enable the learners to understand the essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Injury Prevention. Ultimately this will allow learners to progress to SCFE QQI Level 6 with ITEC Personal Training courses and to gain employment as a Gym Instructor and Life Guard.

Employment Opportunities

  • Fitness Instructor in public/private gyms
  • Bootcamps
  • Kids Fitness Camps
  • Life Guard
  • Start your own business

Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May

Coordinator: Orfhlaith Cowan, Colm Yeoman

Email: orfhlaithcowan@scfe.ie, colmyeoman@scfe.ie

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Course content

  • Sport, Recreation and Exercise Studies
  • Exercise and Fitness
  • Programme Design for Children in Exercise
  • Studio Cycling
  • Kettlebells
  • Box-Fit
  • Physiology and Anatomy for Sport
  • Nutrition
  • Adapted Physical Activity
  • Sports Injury Prevention
  • Work Experience
  • Personal Effectiveness

Course features and facilities

Course Features

  • Guest speakers from the fitness and leisure industry
  • Work experience in a variety of settings
  • Sports teams and events

Course Facilities

  • The SCFE Fitness Department works in partnership with DLR Leisure Services to provide a range of practical training opportunities for learners.
  • Learners have access to the College gym facilities
  • Access to fully equipped IT suites
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Entry requirements

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

Facilities On Site:

  • Sports hall with a sprung wooden floor
  • Fully equipped gym with cardiovascular and resistance machines
  • Mirrored dance studio
  • Changing rooms, showers and lockers
  • Free Weights area

Facilities Off Site:

  • Swimming pool
  • Astro Pitches
  • Spinning Studio
  • TRX Studio
  • Access to full Gym facilities

“This course in SCFE gave me an excellent foundation and knowledge of the fitness and leisure industry. On completing the course, I went straight into employment.”
Gosia Powlowska

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TU SouthSport ManagementLevel 8AL854
TU SouthBusiness (Sport and Recreation) GLevel 6AL663
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Course modules are reviewed annually and may be subject to change