National Council for Exercise and Fitness 2008

Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness

Stage 2 Personal Training

This is a Specialist Module in Stage 2 of the Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness. Applicants who register for the diploma programme must take this module as a compulsory requirement.
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Recognition:30 credits towards the Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness (DEHF). The DEHF is awarded by the University of Limerick and is placed at Level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Aim:the aim of this module is to provide participants with the skills, knowledge and competencies to provide one-to-one physical activity/fitness training to adults with different abilities, needs and goals in a variety of environments.

Module Details:
The module will take place over four weekends with assigned private study and an additional day for final summative assessments.
contact hours approx. will also be required to carry out assigned work experience & complete a detailed project which will include submission of a short video of you working with your client.

Entry Requirements:

(A)Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness Graduates:

• Completed NCEF/UL application form
• Curriculum vitae outlining your work experience in the industry.

(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
• Curriculum vitae outlining your work experience in the industry

Occupational first Aid (OFA) is an NCEF & industry requirement. Candidates on the above programme must provide a current OFA Certificate on application.

(ii) Non-Recertified NCEF Level 1 Instructors and instructors who hold qualifications other than NCEF -please submit:

• Completed NCEF/UL application form.
• Portfolio 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.

Occupational First Aid (OFA) is an NCEF & industry requirement. Candidates on the above programme must provide a current OFA Certificate on application.

Module Contents:

Introduction to Personal Training
Role & function of the Personal Trainer
Qualities of the Personal Trainer

Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology
Response to specific body systems to exercise.
Physiological adaptations to specific conditions.

Client Screening and Fitness Assessment
Health & Lifestyle Screening
Contraindications to participants.
Characteristics of high quality fitness assessment.

Programming
Principles & considerations of programme design.
Programming for different populations.
Training techniques

Communication Skills
Client/Trainer relationships.
Effective communication skills for one to one training.
Conflict resolutions.

Administrative duties and legal responsibilities of the Personal Trainer
Record keeping
Business & contractual policies
Insurance

Open Forum
Master Trainer presentations
Case studies
Open Discussion

Final Summative Assessments
Summative Assessment 60%
Case Study 40%

Limerick Venue: University of Limerick

Contact Dates 2009:

Saturday February 7th and Sunday February 8th
Saturday February 28th and Sunday March 1st
Saturday Mar 21st and Sunday 22 March
Saturday April 4th and Sunday 5 April
PLUS one additional day for the Final Summative Assessment (TBC)

Fees: NNR Members Fees : €1045.00 Deposit: €500.00 Balance due one week prior to module commencement €545.00 NNR Members Fees: €1075.00 Deposit: €500.00 Balance due one week prior to module commencement: €575.00

Closing date for applications: Fri 12th January 2009

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: 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.
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. CEHF graduates on the Diploma pathway will be awarded 30 ECTS Credits.