Sports Colleges Ireland: Fitness instructor training course, Fitness trainer diploma, certificate, Health fitness professional courses, Personal trainer qualification, Aerobics exercise instructor, Gym / Fitness instruction school at the University of Limerick, Cork, Dublin, Galway...
National Council for Exercise & Fitness: NCEF is the largest and longest established provider of education and training for Exercise and Health Fitness Professionals in Ireland. The NCEF is an academic affiliate of the University of Limerick (UL) offering the only university accredited Health Fitness Instructor qualification in Ireland. Certificate, Higher Certificate, Diploma and Degree qualifications awarded at Levels 6,7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications and Levels 5 & 6 on the European Qualifications Framework. The NCEF is audited and aligned to the European Industry standard, Exercise for Health Specialist (EQF Level 5).
Some other training providers offer EQF Level 4 standard of qualification, but the Certificate & Higher Certificate courses are the only complete stand alone fitness qualification in Ireland, accredited at EQF Level 5.
The NCEF Head Office is located on the University of Limerick Campus and courses operate nationwide both in industry based commercial settings and in educational establishments. Training venues include:
Students who complete our courses at the University of Limerick can avail of the top class sporting facilities at the University Arena Sports Complex - the home to Munster Rugby and Ger Hartmann's international physical therapy centre.
The University of Limerick, Living Bridge - just one of the many attractions that the campus has to offer.
School / Office Address:University of Limerick
Limerick
Ireland
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)
• English Language immersion course for students aged 12 to 17 in County Sligo in the beautiful West of Ireland!
• The programme consists of 3 hours of English tuition each morning. Afternoons are filled with a choice of fun activities including Kayaking, Horse-Riding, Cookery Lessons, Irish Dancing and Zip-Lines in the local forest park!
• Our course is also attended by Irish teenagers who act as Student Guides for our international students. The Irish teenagers attend activities and live with the students in our lakeside accommodation to ensure they have an enjoyable language learning holiday.
• Evenings are spent relaxing and include English movie nights, Quizzes, Board games, table tennis competitions etc.
• English Language Camp Ireland takes place on Lough Arrow in the west of Ireland. The residential accommodation is located on the shores of one of Ireland's most beautiful lakes.
• Our unique weekend excursion takes students to a remote island on the lake where our students along with Irish teenagers, teachers and activity leaders camp overnight.
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.
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 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
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. We also include extra modules such as Indoor Biking Instruction, First Aid, Studio Boxing and an Add-On Personal Training Option all of which will give you the edge when you qualify. Evening, weekend and day classes are available.
Over the years Litton Lane Training has developed a strong and reliable reputation due to its high standard of course content and delivery. In the health and fitness business, similar to any other business, reputation is enhanced only by consistently delivering a high standard of service at a competitive price. We see it as an enjoyable challenge to ensure that each student is happy with their course experience.
- ITEC fitness instructor diploma
- ITEC gym and studio instructor diploma
- Personal training introductory course
- American College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer course
- Stott Pilates instructor course
- FETAC Sports and Recreation Level 5
- FETAC Level 6 - Train the Trainer Course