This programme has been designed to suit mature learners who would like to return to education and achieve a qualification but cannot attend a full-time course. It is suitable for those seeking employment in the functional fitness industry, in a part-time or full-time capacity. This course prepares individuals to enter the industry with the highest possible standard of coaching ability, thus reducing the time required for internship. The fitness industry has been undergoing a transition in the past decade. Fitness facilities are becoming less commercially designed, more functional in approach and increasingly client centred, and as result, the industry requires a professional who is equipped with the knowledge, skills and experience that aligns with this change. This transition is evident from the increased number of modern training facilities; however, the qualification framework has not evolved as quickly and therefore a lack of trainers and coaches to fulfil these roles exists. Consequently, there is an opportunity to offer these courses in a life-long training context to individuals already working in the industry in addition to those seeking to gain meaningful qualifications. The goal of the Certificate in Functional Fitness Coaching is to bridge this gap. ATU, in collaboration with Bua Collective and Flow Coach Development have designed the perfect blend of theory (online delivery) with practical learning (Bua, Santry, Co. Dublin Delivery) to bring this pioneering course to market.
| Course Location | Letterkenny, Donegal |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 3150 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants should be over 21 years by 1st January in the proposed year of entry and the successful completion of at least 5 subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate (or an equivalent international exam). Maths and either English or Irish are required. Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirement may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (Over 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry), if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent. |
| Career Path | Graduate careers typically include roles in exercise referral, fitness instruction, personal training, and as a strength and conditioning coach. |
This course is specifically aimed at Special Needs Assistants (SNA's), teachers and parents who have an interest in gaining practical and applied knowledge in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative.
The BSc (Hons) in Applied Strength & Conditioning has been designed to suit mature learners who would like to return to education and achieve a qualification but cannot attend a full-time course.
This Higher Certificate programme has been designed to suit mature learners.
