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Health & Fitness Courses in Ireland

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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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National Council for Exercise & Fitness, Limerick
Courses / Programs
The National Council for Exercise & Fitness (NCEF) is an academic affiliate of the University of Limerick (UL), offering the only university accredited Health/Fitness Professional Instructor qualifications in Ireland.

Certificate, Higher Certificate, Diploma & Degree qualifications are awarded at Levels 6,7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and at Levels 5 & 6 on the European Framework (EQF).

The NCEF is audited and aligned to the European Industry standard, Exercise for Health Specialist (EQF Level 5).
Professional fitness instructor training courses:

- Year 1: Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness - (NFQ Level 6) (EQF Level 5)

- Year 2: Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness - (NFQ Level 6, Major) (EQF Level 5)

- Year 3: Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness - (NFQ Level 7) (EQF Level 6)

- Year 4: B.Sc. in Exercise & Health Fitness - (NFQ Level 8) (EQF Level 6)
Portobello Institute Ireland, Dublin
Courses / Programs
Portobello Institute is a private college in Dublin, Ireland offering intensive post-leaving certificate training to students of all ages. We offer a wide range of sports therapy, health and fitness certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses providing training the fields of sports management, gym instruction, personal training, sports massage among others. Full-time, part-time and intensive day courses are available. Some courses are also offered in training centres in Cork and Galway. All courses have been designed to meet the demands of wide and expanding industries where employment is ensured for successful graduates.

We welcome mature students and international students to the college. Our aim is to help you gain successful employment in your chosen field. Portobello Institute’s work experience programme for our full-time students provides you with an introduction to your chosen industry, which will then usually pave the way for employment opportunities within the industry of your choice. At the end of the course year the college hosts its annual Graduation Ceremony, at which students are presented with their Portobello Institute Certificate.
Full-time Certificate & Diploma Courses:
- Sports Therapy
- Sports and Recreation
- Sports Management (Certificate Yr 1)
- Sports Management (Diploma Yr 2)
- Sports Coaching
- Sports Development (Advanced)
- Sports Science
- Gym Instruction and Personal Training

Part time and Intensive Day Courses:
- ISSA Personal Trainer Course
- ISSA Fitness Therapist Course
- ITEC Sports Massage Course
- Anatomy, Physiology and Massage (ITEC Holistic Massage)
- Nutritional Advisor (ITEC Diet and Nutrition)
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.
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
Horizon Adventure & Education Centres Ireland
Courses / Programs
Horizon Adventure & Education Centres Ireland was established when leading figures with unrivalled experience in outdoor education and adventure came together to produce exciting and challenging day and summer camp programmes for children and teenagers featuring a highly-imaginative combination of educational content and adventure. We also provide an unprecedented range of programmes for Irish school groups, and schools and parents can be assured that Horizon is a reliable, committed, environmentally friendly organisation which is motivated to appeal to children - and make them want to return for more.

We offer a range of summer camp and day activities at our three centres, at Horizon's Camp Rockwell on the main Dublin-Cork road near Cashel, Co. Tipperary, at Wesport Adventure Centre in Westport, Co. Mayo on the West Coast and at Wilson's School, on the N4, in the Midlland´s Lake District, near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, just 48 miles from Dublin. Whether you choose a day camp or summer camp for your child, it will be a journey of discovery and self-awareness, that allows them to get the most out of their time with us while making new friends. We guarantee memorable holidays.
- Summer Camps including
* Surf´s Up
* Multi-activity
* Adventure Extreme
* Wet and Wild
* Motor Sports
* Star Factor
* Pony Camp
* Learn French and Spanish
* Learn English
* Excursions
* Football Academy
* Tennis Academy
* Golf Academy

- Day Camps
* Funtime for 5 - 6 year olds
* Activity Zone for 7 - 8 year olds
* Action Adventure for 9 -12 year olds
* Teen Scene for 13 -17 year olds

- We also offer
* School Tours
* Personal Development and Adventure for Transition Year
* Educational Activity Courses
Artzone, Dublin
Courses / Programs
Artzone are the leading Childrens Art School in the Greater Dublin Area with our head office based in Kimmage. We have a large team of fully qualified and experienced art teachers. Our approach ensures a high level of art skills development and the promotion of individual creativity, in a professional but fun artistic environment. Our classes, camps and parties are designed to support the school art curriculum. Artzone offer an exciting range of painting, drawing, collage, 3D, Clay, Paper Mache, textiles and more activities ...

Artzone was established in 2003 to help encourage students to use art as a means of self expression, problem solving & to have fun with Art. As professional art teachers we believe in art for art's sake, but we also belive that art, design, craft and creativity have a very important role to play in childhood, business and leisure. Early induction and training in the arts opens a world of creativity and opportunity for your child. They will learn valuable art skills through our classes but more importantly they will build the confidence to create and innovate through many different media.
Artzone classes:
- Minors - 5 to 7 Years - Inroduction to art concepts and techniques. Focus on confidence building and having fun.

- Minors - 8 to 12 Years - deeper exploration of various art techniques, taking a mini-project approach.

- Advanced - Teens - Intensive project based work, focused on deep exploration of one particular media each term. Suitable for students of all abilities, whether starting out or seeking an advantage on the Junior Cert curriculum. Class sizes are kept small.