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CONTINUING EDUCATION- Progress your fitness instructor qualification to Diploma or Degree
If you hold the Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (or equivalent) then continue your education by  completing the Diploma/B.Sc in Exercise and Health Fitness NFQ Level 7/8. The purpose of  the Diploma/B.Sc is to provide an opportunity for aspiring exercise & health fitness professionals to follow a pathway from Certificate, to Diploma to Degree by  accumulating European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits on a stage by stage basis.

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FIT FOR LIFE-LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT- FFL

STAGE 2 (DEHF)

This is a Specialist Module in Stage 2 of the B.Sc. in Exercise & Health Fitness. Applicants who choose the Diploma/B.Sc. programme may take this module as one of their options.

Recognition: 15 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits towards the Diploma/B.Sc. in Exercise & Health Fitness.  The Diploma/B.Sc. are awarded by the University of Limerick and are placed at Level 7/8 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and Level 6 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).

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The aim of this Specialist Module is to prepare specialist exercise and health fitness professionals to work with community groups, private companies and workplaces to improve individual lifestyles, thereby reducing risk of diseases, such as heart disease and stroke. Areas of study include Stress Management, Healthy Eating, Bone Health and others. A strong physical activity emphasis runs through the programme.

Module Details:

This module is e-learning based, which is delivered through CD, DVD and supported by email and a support website.  As this is an e-learning module, applications will be accepted on an on-going basis however please note all online assessments and assignments must be completed within one academic semester. The submission dates are available on application.

Autumn Semester (commences in September) must be completed by early December.

Spring Semester (commences in January) must be completed by early April.

Summer Semester (commences in May) must be completed by early July

Please note applicants may opt to commence the FFL module during the semester however the deadline date will be the same e.g. If you commence the module in October you must still complete by December deadline. Full deatails on submission dates are available from NCEF Head Office ncef@ul.ie

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