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Sports Therapy, Health, Fitness
Personal Trainer

 

 
  Diploma in Gym Instruction & Personal Training - Full Time  
     
 
       

Gym Instructors assume many different roles in a fitness centre, that of motivator, supervisor, and trainer. This course provides
learners with all the necessary skills to fill these roles for their clients. Through a combination of theory and practical learning Portobello Institute’s Diploma in Personal Training & Gym Instruction enables learners to provide clients with an appropriate gym workout for their needs to improve overall fitness including strength, flexibility and cardio-respiratory functions.

Course type: Full time course
Venue: Dublin
Course code: FGPTOCT10
Start date: Autumn 2010
Fees: See Fees and Schedules
 

Qualifications gained:

  • Portobello Institute Diploma in Personal Training and Gym Instruction
  • ITEC Diploma in Gym Instruction
  • ITEC Diploma in Personal Trainer
  • ITEC Diploma in Pilates Trainer

 

Entry Requirements:

Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. For all full-time courses acceptance to the course is interview-based.
There are no specific points requirements.
 

Course Structure:

This is a full time course delivered over 1 academic year.

Course Content:

 

Module 1: First Aid
Module 2: Gym Instruction
Module 3: Personal Training
Module 4: Pilates Training

  

 

Assessment:

eBased on a combination of practical examinations, modular assignments and examinations.

 

 

 

 
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Careers & Progression

 

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and expertise to pursue careers as:

- Sports activity co-ordinators

- Facility/event operations manager

- Sports administrators

- Marketing/promotions officers within national governing bodies of sport organisations and clubs.

- Personal Training

Or for further study in:

- Nutritional Advisor

- Sports Massage