National Council for Exercise and Fitness 2008

Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness

Stage 2 Health Related Activity for Children

This is a Specialist Module in Stage 2 of the Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness. Applicants who register for the diploma programme may take this module as one of their options (See Diploma Pathway)

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Recogntition:
credits towards the Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness (DEHF). The DEHF is awarded by the University of Limerick and sits at Level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Aim:
The aim of this Specialist Module is to enable participants to gain a specialist qualification in planning and leading safe, fun and effective Health Related Activity sessions to children aged 4-12 years. It is envisaged that these activity programmes will take place in gyms, leisure centres, and in community environments such as After- School Centres & Summer Camps

Module Breakdown:
This Module will take place over 3 days contact time followed by assigned work experience and private study leading to an additional day for practical and written summative examinations.will also be required to carry out work experience & complete a written project.are required to bring two children between the ages of 4 and 12 to the final practical summative examination.

Module Content:

Anatomy & Physiology of Ethics and Good Practice& Wellness & Programme Design and Instruction in a wide range of activities e.g. exercise to music, step, dance, circuits, mini games, co-operative activities, parachute games, etc.

1. Related Activity for Children: Theory & Practice

• Code of Ethics and Good Practice
• Anatomy & Physiology of Growth Maturation in Children
• Stages of Motor Learning, Development and Training
• Wellness for Children
• Practical Teaching and Programme Design.

2. Health Related Activity for Children: Applications

• Work Experience
• Preparation for Assessment

Requirements:

(A) Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness Graduates or equivalent:NCEF/UL application form.curriculum vitae outlining your work experience in the industry. First Aid Certificate

(B) PEAI/NCEF graduates from 1987-2006 or those with equivalent qualifications:
Previously qualified NCEF Level 1 Instructors (or those with equivalent qualifications) are eligible to apply for entry on to this Module through the NCEF/UL RPL Scheme.

(i) Recertified NCEF Level 1 Instructors - please submit
Completed NCEF/UL application form.First Aid Certificate

(ii) Non - Recertified NCEF Level 1 Instructors and instructors who hold qualifications other than NCEF - please submit
Completed NCEF/UL application form. of Learning (POL).The portfolio is an official NCEF/UL Portfolio Form which should clearly detail your existing qualifications and background based on your previous learning and experience in the Health/Fitness Industry. (This POL Form is available from NCEF Head Office). All relevant documentation must be submitted with this form.

All candidates on this programme must submit:

• Garda Vetting:All applicants will be required to complete Garda Vetting Form as per normal procedures for NCEF/UL Registered Students who will work with children.
• Written References:These references should refer to both competency as an instructor and character and good standing in the community/area/facility in which the applicant works.
• Ocupational First Aid (OFA) is an NCEF & industry requirement. All candidates on the above programme must provide a current OFA Certificate

Final Assessment:
Summative Practical Assessment 60%
Summative Written Assessment 40%

Venue: Dublin
Provisional Dates: 13th- 15th November 2009
Provisional Exam Dates: January 2010

Fees: To be confirmed here shortly

Tutors:Tutors hold the Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness (DEHF) or equivalent qualifications. A significant number of NCEF Tutors are also graduates in disciplines closely related to Exercise and Health Fitness. Many of these tutors are teaching and/ or conducting research in the areas of Education, Physical Education, Sport & Exercise Science and Recreation Management.

Application process: Please complete an on-line application form together with your CV or Portfolio of Learning and post/e-mail all attachments to NCEF Head Office, PESS Building, University of Limerick by Friday 9th October 2009.

For an official copy of a Portfolio of learning form please email ncef@ul.ie or download POL form here.



This Module will earn PEAI/NCEF holders 850 Continuing Education Credits (CEC's). An extra 150 CEC's are available on successful completion of assessment requirements.
All CEHF graduates on the Diploma pathway will be awarded 15 ECTS Credits.