National Council for Exercise and Fitness 2008

Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness

Stage 3 Tutor Education

NCEF Tutor Training Education offers individuals the opportunity to research, study and practice at an advanced level in the area of Exercise & Health Fitness. Participants who are successful in Stage 3 will be awarded the Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness from the University of Limerick.
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Recognition:
60 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:
To provide experienced Exercise & Health Fitness Professionals with the skills, knowledge and competencies to carry out the functions of a tutor at Stages 1 (CEHF) and Stage 2 (Specialist Modules) of the Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness (DEHF). Areas of study include Adult Learning & Teaching Methodology, Research Skills and Applied Multimedia in Teaching & Learning.

Entry Requirements:

• Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness or equivalent plus 60 ECTS credits from Stage 2 (Specialist Modules) or their equivalent. Previously qualified NCEF Level 1 and Level 2 Instructors (or those with equivalent qualifications) are eligible to apply for entry on to this programme through the NCEF/UL RPL Scheme.
• Portfolio of Learning:This portfolio completed on an official NCEF Portfolio Form should clearly detail your existing qualifications and background based on your previous learning and experience in the Health/Fitness Industry. (This from is available from NCEF Head Office).
• Occupational First Aid (OFA) is an NCEF & industry requirement. All candidates on the above programme must provide a current OFA Certificate prior to completion.
• Experience:Minimum two years practical experience working in the Health/Leisure/Fitness industry or in an area relevant to the role of an NCEF Tutor (e.g. teaching at further or higher education in a relevant field).
• Knowledge: Broad knowledge base (across all Stage 1 Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness modules).
• Attitudes and personal qualities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and mature disposition.
• Other desirable criteria: Teaching experience in any discipline. Practical experience of working in any of the modules of Stage 2 with the Diploma Programme.

All applicants for DEHF Stage 3 - Tutor Education must attend for interview.

Stage 3 Details: Tutor Education is offered every academic year or every alternative academic year subject to demand and is based at the University of Limerick. Contact time commences with a residential week followed by one full weekend per month over a six month period. Selected weekends may be located at venues other than the University of Limerick.

Module Content:

Module 1: Adult Learning and Teaching Methodology in the tuition of Exercise & Health Fitness Instructors

• Principles of adult learning and teaching adults
• Application of teaching principles and micro-teaching methods
• Presentation Methods
• Questioning skills
• Communication skills
• Assessing learner needs
• Planning, implementing and evaluating programmes and learning episodes
• Developing teaching aids
• Self and programme evaluation

Module 2: Research Skills and Programme Development in Exercise & Health Fitness

• Principles of good research
• Critically assessing research
• Basic statistics
• Presenting research
• Writting clear and specific aims, objectives and learning outcomes
• Organising course content into well sequenced and rational structure
• Designing programmes of study

Module 3: Best Practice in the tuition of Exercise & Health Fitness Instructors

• Reviewing the CEHF syllabus
• Identifying specialist areas
• Best methods of presenting specific modules
• Teaching the syllabus applying best practice
• Factors affecting teaching approach
• Assessment materials

Module 4: Exercise & Health Fitness Tutor Education: Evaluation & Assessment

• Practical Assessments
• Marking Criteria
• UL grading and award system
• Writing examination questions
• Script correction procedures
• Accurate record keeping
• Course coordination and leadership skills

Module 5: Applied Multimedia in Exercise & Health Fitness Tuition

• Current research in the use of multimedia in teaching and learning
• The relationship between the Principles of Adult Learning, learning theories and multimedia technology
• Use of the digital media as a teaching and learning tool
• Evaluating multimedia resources
• MS Powerpoint
• Developing multimedia teaching and learning tools
• Digital image location & manipulation for teaching and learning
• Use of video and video editing for teaching and learning

Module 6: Teaching Applications and Work Placement

• Observation of tutoring
• Preparation and planning
• Part and whole tutoring
• Observation of practical assessments
• Self evaluation and reflection

Module 7: Final Project Submission

Provisional Dates 2009:
Feb 7th & 8th Venue: University of Limerick
Feb 28th & Mar 1st Venue:The Curragh Camp, Kildare
Mar 28th & 29th Venue:The Curragh Camp, Kildare
April 25th & 26th Venue: University of LimerickMay 25th-29th UL Residential WeekJune 27th & 28th Venue:The Curragh Camp, Kildare
July Home based Main project work
August Home based Main project work
Sept 12th & 13th Venue:The Curragh Camp, Kildare
Oct 17th & 18th Venue:The Curragh Camp, Kildare

Provisional Venue: The Curragh Camp, Co. Kildare and University of Limerick

FEES:
Non-NNR Members : €2975.00 Non-Refundable Deposit: €900.00 on offer of a place.
2nd Installmentof €1500.00 due by 1st Feb. Balance of €575.00 due by 1st April.

NNR Members: €2945.00 Non-Refundable Deposit: €900.00 on offer of a place.
2nd Installment of €1500.00 due by 1st Feb. Balance of €545.00 due by 1st April.

Closing date for applications is Friday 5th December 2008. In addition to the generic application form, All applicants must complete the Tutor Education POL

Tutors:
All 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.

For an official copy of a Portfolio of learning form please email ncef@ul.ie or download to the POL Please Click Here