Would you like a career working as a personal fitness instructor? Then this is the course for you. It is a REPS accredited, Level 6 qualification. You will be equipped with all the tools required to be a successful personal trainer. This course is delivered online with block delivery, and the schedule is designed with a mature learner in mind. Students who complete this programme can progress into Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) in Applied Strength and Conditioning programme, which also follows the same part-time delivery of online and block delivery.
| 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 | 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 OR Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (0ver 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry) if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent. Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), Accredited Prior Learning (APL) and Recognised Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) will be considered in accordance with the quality assurance procedures of ATU. |
| Career Path | This programme is suitable for those seeking entry to the fitness industry, or individuals currently in the industry seeking to upskill. Students who complete this programme can progress into Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) in Applied Strength and Conditioning programme. |
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.
