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Litton Lane Training:
Litton Lane Training has been running health and fitness courses in Ireland since 1987. Our head office is currently based at Dunboyne Business Park in Co. Meath while courses run at a variety of other venues around the country including Dublin, Cork and Galway. Our courses include ITEC fitness instructor diploma courses, certified personal trainer course, a comprehensive Stott Pilates instructor course and FETAC Sports and Recreation courses. Day, evening and weekend classes are available.

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We offer the following sports and fitness courses:

ITEC Fitness Instructor Diploma Courses:


Gym Instructor Only Option:
This option is to cater for the student who wants to work in the gym setting but is not keen to teach studio based classes. The modules covered in this option would be Anatomy/Physiology, Gym Instruction and Business / Professional Conduct.

Studio Instructor Only Option:
This option is to cater for the student who wants to teach studio based classes but is not keen tPhoto of Health & Fitness Courses in Irelando work in the gym setting. The modules covered in this option would be – Anatomy / Physiology, Studio Instruction and Business / Professional Conduct.

Gym Instructor and Studio Instructor Combined Option:
This option will cater for the student who is interested in becoming both a gym instructor and studio instructor. The modules covered in this option would be Anatomy / Physiology, Gym Instruction, Studio Instruction including Spinning instruction, and Business / Professional Conduct.

Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Combined Option:
This option is to cater for the student who wants to work in a gym setting and as a Personal Trainer but is not keen to teach studio based classes. The modules covered in this option would be Anatomy/Physiology, Gym Instruction, Personal Training and Business/Professional Conduct.

Gym Instructor / Studio Instructor and Personal Trainer Combined Option:
This option is to cater for the student who is interested in becoming a gym instructor, studio instructor and personal trainer. The modules covered in this option would be Anatomy/Physiology, Gym Instruction, Studio Instruction, including Spinning Instruction, and Business/Professional Conduct.

Benefits of adding FETAC Sports and Recreation Level 5:
If you are interested in using your fitness qualifications to apply through the CAO system and go to third level education then the best option is to take your ITEC diploma course along with the FETAC Level 5 Sports and Recreation award which runs five days per week

The modules taken for your Sports and Recreation Level 5 will be Health Related Fitness, Exercise and Fitness, Anatomy/Physiology, Occupational First Aid, Work Experience, Communications, Sports and Recreation, Leisure Administration.

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer Course:
As a personal trainer you have the ability and opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives when it comes to their health and fitness. What many people are unable to do on their own, they can accomplish with the motivation and support of a personal trainer.

As an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer you will be qualified to develop and implement exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals or those who have medical clearance to exercise.

The ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Course covers:
- Exercise Physiology and Related Exercise Science
- Health Appraisal, Fitness and Clinical Exercise Testing 
- Exercise Prescription and Programming
- Nutrition and Weight Management 
- Human Behavior and Counselling
- Safety, Injury Prevention and Emergency Procedures
- Program Administration, Quality Assurance and Outcome Assessment 
- Clinical and Medical Consideration 

The FETAC Level 6 - Train the Trainer Course is available to ACSM students. This would be a very valuable addition to your skills as a personal trainer and would allow you to teach on a variety of courses.

Stott Pilates Instructor Courses:

Intensive Mat Plus (IMP) Course: 
IMP provides you with the solid foundation and skills you need to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs. This course teaches you to design and teach the Level 1 (essential and intermediate) Matwork repertoire, integrating small equipment to add variety and meet the specific needs of your clients. The 95-hour course is made up of the following:

- 40 hours instruction and supervised teaching (course hours)
- 10 hours observation
- 30 hours physical review (performing the exercises outside class time)
- 15 hours practice teaching

Pilates Instructor Workshops include:
- Toning Ball
- Ultimate Body Sculpting
- Power Paced Fitness Circle

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Address: Dunboyne, Meath, Ireland
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National Training Centre
Courses / Programs
The National Training Centre (NTC), with locations in Dublin and across Ireland in Cork, Galway and Donegal, is a Health Fitness & Bodywork School offering day, evening and weekend certificate, diploma & post graduate degree courses in complementary medical healthcare and health related fitness. NTC exists to provide education and training which lead to industry recognised national qualifications.

NTC is the accepted authority in the area of Health Fitness & Bodywork Therapy in Ireland, and we work with world authorities to bring the very latest educational experiences to our students. Our organisation is 100% student focused, and our custom built facilities recognise our commitment to enhancing student's learning experiences and outcomes.
Certificate, Diploma & Post Graduate Degree Courses in Health Fitness & Bodywork Therapy:

- Physical Therapy
- Fitness
- Pilates
- Osteopathy Training
- Nutrition Science
- Weight Management
Irish College Of English, Dublin
Courses / Programs
Recognised by the Irish Department of Education, The Irish College of English (ICE) is a high-quality English language school in Dublin, Ireland. Each year, our International Youth Summer School offers a range of summer English courses for children and teenagers from around the world. Our summer programs are designed for students aged between 12-17 and take place in June, July and August. Student start dates are flexible and courses are based on 2, 3 or 4 week stays.

ICE has two locations in Dublin: Malahide is a beautiful coastal town in North Dublin and Swords is a large and lively suburb on the North Side of the city. Both of our centres are located in friendly, residential areas that are close to both the airport and the city centre. Students stay with carefully-selected host families within easy reach of the school.

Our English summer camps attract young students from all over the world and it is a great opportunity for students to improve their English and grow to love the language by living it. They will attend English classes in the mornings and participate in afternoon activities. We also offer English & Sports camps and Intensive English camps.
English summer courses for 12-17 year olds - 2, 3 or 4 week stays:

- Classic Summer English Program (15 hours English tuition plus activities)
- Intensive Summer English Programs (24 hours English tuition plus activities)
- English & Sailing (15 hours English tuition, 12 hours Sailing, 2 cultural trips per week)
- English & Golf (15 hours English tuition, 12 hours Golf, 2 cultural trips per week)
- English & Horse-riding (15 hours English tuition, 12 Horseriding, 2 cultural trips per week)
Camp Yojoa - Summer English School in Ireland
Courses / Programs
Camp Yojoa is for children and young people aged 7 -17 from countries across the world who want to learn and practise English, meet new people, get involved in our fun activities and be a part of our Camp Yojoa community. We believe that camp is a unique and life changing experience which supports the learning and personal development of our campers.

Camp Yojoa is based in a boarding school for local and international students. It is located around 1 hour outside of Dublin in County Westmeath in the midlands of Ireland. The school has fully equipped dormitory rooms in separate locations for boys and girls.

The English immersion classes focus mainly on speaking with some parts of the lessons focusing on reading and writing. We want to improve campers’ technical skills but also their confidence and understanding of the language.

Campers get the opportunity to have an amazing cultural experience by visiting Dublin City.
We believe that by having an immersive English elective our campers always have a unique opportunity to practise and improve their understanding of the language during camp. 

Campers will be put into three groups; beginner, intermediate and advanced based on parent recommendation and an assessment completed by our English teachers on the first day of the elective.

Electives / Activities include:
- sports
- outdoor adventure
- performing arts
- dance
- arts and crafts
- mad science
Donegal Surf School
Courses / Programs
We are an outdoor sports training and education centre in Donegal, Ireland. We specialise in surf and watersports coaching and training. We offer semester and gap-year programmes for students wishing to become outdoor sports instructors. Our overseas students can also do internships and study Irish culture while working towards world-recognised qualification in surf coaching, lifeguarding, ropes & climbing, kayaking and first aid. Overseas students are welcome to avail of excellent rates for semesters and gap-year options which include full accommodation in Ireland plus all equipment required.
Our courses run from 1-week for local and domestic students to semester and academic year-long courses for overseas students. Our courses focus on outdoor sports, with particular attention to surfing, lifeguarding and climbing. Internships and cultural courses are also offered to out overseas students.
Atlantic School of English & Active Leisure, Cork
Courses / Programs
Atlantic School of English & Active Leisure is an English language school in the village of Schull in West Cork in the South-West of Ireland.

We provide English summer courses for juniors and teenagers. Students are divided into groups according to age and level - ages 9-12 and 13-17.

We also provide a Young Kids' English Summer Camp for children ages 3-8. Your child can make new friends, while learning and playing through the English language.

Because our English summer camps for young kids and juniors are located only a few minutes walk from our Adult English school, Mum & Dad are always nearby.

We synchronise timetables so parents, younger kids and also their older siblings can attend one of our 3 separate, but closeby centres. This allows them to easily enjoy a unique ‘whole family’ learning experience, but with the needs of each family member attended to, according to their age and level. 

Our your learners make great progress in their English language skills, particularly listening and speaking. Our courses are professionally designed, and our teachers are qualified, experienced experts.

Our students build great confidence in using English. Each student's age, needs & learning styles are catered for. We offer a level assessment and interview on the first day and then you will join the class for your level.

In addition to our summer English courses, closed group or 'one to one' or 'two to one' English courses for juniors are available any time throughout the year.
Summer English Courses - 2 weeks +
For children (ages 9-12) & teenagers (ages 13-17) from beginner to advanced

- 20 English lessons per week in small classes

- Homestay with a local Irish family

- Full leisure program including excursions & weekend trips

- After course support

Young Kids' English Summer Camp
For children ages 3-8
Your child can make new friends, while learning & playing through the English language.

Timetables are synchronised so that parents & kids can attend classes at the same time, allowing FULL FAMILIES to join the school.
Centre for Sports Studies - UCD
Courses / Programs
The Centre for Sport Studies, established in University College Dublin in 1999, serves as a focus of innovative academic activity in the increasingly important areas of Sports Studies through research, consultancy and the provision of multidisciplinary teaching. The Centre has a staff of five, works in partnership with departments in all UCD faculties and utilises the expertise of over 30 guest lecturers from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds. There are approximately 200 full-time and part-time students, including mature entrants and elite athletes, enrolled on its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Our MSc (Sports Studies) is being offered by UCD's Centre for Sports Studies in association with the Centre for Continuing Professional Education. This new programme may be taken on a one-year full time or a two-year part time basis and will normally be open to graduates who have completed and achieved a high standard in their primary degree.
3 year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sport & Exercise Management, Diploma in Sports Management (two-year programme), Certificate in Injury Management & Fitness in Sport, MSc in Sports Studies - a research Masters programme