Personal Training and Strength & Conditioning

  • QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 6M5147 (More about QQI)
  • ITEC Certificate in Personal Training
  • ITEC Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
  • REPS Ireland- Registered Exercise Professional

This course enhances the leaner’s knowledge as a Personal Trainer to include advanced nutrition, periodisation and advanced training techniques and programme design for special population. The strength and conditioning module familiarises learners with exercise prescription specifically to improve athletic and sports performance. S&C coaches help athletes with injury prevention and proper sporting movements. Strength and Conditioning comprises of the entire development of the athlete and what is needed to develop physical performance. This includes plyometrics, speed and agility, endurance and core stability with strength training being just one component.

Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May

Coordinator: Stephen Murphy

Email: stephenmurphy@scfe.ie

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Course content

  •  Personal Training
  •  Strength & Conditioning
  •  Sports Industry Practice
  •  Sports Nutrition
  •  Sports Psychology
  •  Exercise and Fitness
  •  Kinesiology
  •  Team Leadership
  •  Work Experience
  •  Olympic Lifts

Course features and facilities

  •  Guest speakers from the fitness and leisure industry
  •  Work experience in a variety of settings
  •  Students have access to sports teams and events
  •  Massage Studio
  •  Learners have access to the College gym facilities
  •  Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library
  •  Wifi and Moodle
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Entry requirements

  • QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports
  • Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146
  • Sound knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
  • Mature learners with relevant experience
  • Interview

“Dublin College Sallynoggin, PT & Strength and Conditioning L6 Course, was a perfect stepping stone for me to understand and decide the pathway I wanted to take in life. I had excellent support around me at the college to help me reach my goal and further my studies at UCD on the Health & Exercise Science BSc course”.  Patrick McGrath , Graduate 2025

“This course was challenging at times as the standards set for both Sports Massage and Personal Training are extremely high. However, I found this to be a positive as it helped prepare me for both working in the industry and furthering my education in studying for an honours degree in Strength and Conditioning in St Marys University, UK”
Jonathan Harris Wright

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TU SouthSports Development &Coaching GLevel 6LC228
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TU SouthBusiness Studies Sports Management GLevel 7LC397
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TU SouthApplied Strength &Conditioning GLevel 8LC422
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Atlantic TUSports and Exercise GLevel 8LY328
Atlantic TUFood Science &NutritionLevel 7LY837
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Munster TUHealth &Leisure GLevel 8MT911
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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