Personal Training and Strength & Conditioning

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 6M5147
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

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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