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Health & Fitness Courses in Ireland

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Litton Lane Training:
Litton Lane Training has been running health and fitness courses in Ireland since 1987. Our head office is currently based at Dunboyne Business Park in Co. Meath while courses run at a variety of other venues around the country including Dublin, Cork and Galway. Our courses include ITEC fitness instructor diploma courses, certified personal trainer course, a comprehensive Stott Pilates instructor course and FETAC Sports and Recreation courses. Day, evening and weekend classes are available.

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We offer the following sports and fitness courses:

ITEC Fitness Instructor Diploma Courses:


Gym Instructor Only Option:
This option is to cater for the student who wants to work in the gym setting but is not keen to teach studio based classes. The modules covered in this option would be Anatomy/Physiology, Gym Instruction and Business / Professional Conduct.

Studio Instructor Only Option:
This option is to cater for the student who wants to teach studio based classes but is not keen tPhoto of Health & Fitness Courses in Irelando work in the gym setting. The modules covered in this option would be – Anatomy / Physiology, Studio Instruction and Business / Professional Conduct.

Gym Instructor and Studio Instructor Combined Option:
This option will cater for the student who is interested in becoming both a gym instructor and studio instructor. The modules covered in this option would be Anatomy / Physiology, Gym Instruction, Studio Instruction including Spinning instruction, and Business / Professional Conduct.

Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Combined Option:
This option is to cater for the student who wants to work in a gym setting and as a Personal Trainer but is not keen to teach studio based classes. The modules covered in this option would be Anatomy/Physiology, Gym Instruction, Personal Training and Business/Professional Conduct.

Gym Instructor / Studio Instructor and Personal Trainer Combined Option:
This option is to cater for the student who is interested in becoming a gym instructor, studio instructor and personal trainer. The modules covered in this option would be Anatomy/Physiology, Gym Instruction, Studio Instruction, including Spinning Instruction, and Business/Professional Conduct.

Benefits of adding FETAC Sports and Recreation Level 5:
If you are interested in using your fitness qualifications to apply through the CAO system and go to third level education then the best option is to take your ITEC diploma course along with the FETAC Level 5 Sports and Recreation award which runs five days per week

The modules taken for your Sports and Recreation Level 5 will be Health Related Fitness, Exercise and Fitness, Anatomy/Physiology, Occupational First Aid, Work Experience, Communications, Sports and Recreation, Leisure Administration.

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer Course:
As a personal trainer you have the ability and opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives when it comes to their health and fitness. What many people are unable to do on their own, they can accomplish with the motivation and support of a personal trainer.

As an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer you will be qualified to develop and implement exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals or those who have medical clearance to exercise.

The ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Course covers:
- Exercise Physiology and Related Exercise Science
- Health Appraisal, Fitness and Clinical Exercise Testing 
- Exercise Prescription and Programming
- Nutrition and Weight Management 
- Human Behavior and Counselling
- Safety, Injury Prevention and Emergency Procedures
- Program Administration, Quality Assurance and Outcome Assessment 
- Clinical and Medical Consideration 

The FETAC Level 6 - Train the Trainer Course is available to ACSM students. This would be a very valuable addition to your skills as a personal trainer and would allow you to teach on a variety of courses.

Stott Pilates Instructor Courses:

Intensive Mat Plus (IMP) Course: 
IMP provides you with the solid foundation and skills you need to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs. This course teaches you to design and teach the Level 1 (essential and intermediate) Matwork repertoire, integrating small equipment to add variety and meet the specific needs of your clients. The 95-hour course is made up of the following:

- 40 hours instruction and supervised teaching (course hours)
- 10 hours observation
- 30 hours physical review (performing the exercises outside class time)
- 15 hours practice teaching

Pilates Instructor Workshops include:
- Toning Ball
- Ultimate Body Sculpting
- Power Paced Fitness Circle

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National Council for Exercise & Fitness, Limerick
Courses / Programs
The National Council for Exercise & Fitness (NCEF) is an academic affiliate of the University of Limerick (UL), offering the only university accredited Health/Fitness Professional Instructor qualifications in Ireland.

Certificate, Higher Certificate, Diploma & Degree qualifications are awarded at Levels 6,7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and at Levels 5 & 6 on the European Framework (EQF).

The NCEF is audited and aligned to the European Industry standard, Exercise for Health Specialist (EQF Level 5).
Professional fitness instructor training courses:

- Year 1: Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness - (NFQ Level 6) (EQF Level 5)

- Year 2: Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness - (NFQ Level 6, Major) (EQF Level 5)

- Year 3: Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness - (NFQ Level 7) (EQF Level 6)

- Year 4: B.Sc. in Exercise & Health Fitness - (NFQ Level 8) (EQF Level 6)
National Training Centre
Courses / Programs
The National Training Centre (NTC), with locations in Dublin and across Ireland in Cork, Galway and Donegal, is a Health Fitness & Bodywork School offering day, evening and weekend certificate, diploma & post graduate degree courses in complementary medical healthcare and health related fitness. NTC exists to provide education and training which lead to industry recognised national qualifications.

NTC is the accepted authority in the area of Health Fitness & Bodywork Therapy in Ireland, and we work with world authorities to bring the very latest educational experiences to our students. Our organisation is 100% student focused, and our custom built facilities recognise our commitment to enhancing student's learning experiences and outcomes.
Certificate, Diploma & Post Graduate Degree Courses in Health Fitness & Bodywork Therapy:

- Physical Therapy
- Fitness
- Pilates
- Osteopathy Training
- Nutrition Science
- Weight Management
Centre for Sports Studies - UCD
Courses / Programs
The Centre for Sport Studies, established in University College Dublin in 1999, serves as a focus of innovative academic activity in the increasingly important areas of Sports Studies through research, consultancy and the provision of multidisciplinary teaching. The Centre has a staff of five, works in partnership with departments in all UCD faculties and utilises the expertise of over 30 guest lecturers from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds. There are approximately 200 full-time and part-time students, including mature entrants and elite athletes, enrolled on its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Our MSc (Sports Studies) is being offered by UCD's Centre for Sports Studies in association with the Centre for Continuing Professional Education. This new programme may be taken on a one-year full time or a two-year part time basis and will normally be open to graduates who have completed and achieved a high standard in their primary degree.
3 year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sport & Exercise Management, Diploma in Sports Management (two-year programme), Certificate in Injury Management & Fitness in Sport, MSc in Sports Studies - a research Masters programme
Lts First Aid Specialists
Courses / Programs
L.T.S. is a specialist First Aid training company, located in Swords, North Dublin, Ireland, offering both In-House Training and Public Courses. We provide customized First Aid training courses to a wide variety of businesses and commercial organizations nationwide to enhance health and safety in the workplace. Recognized by the Health & Safety Authority and with Instructors and Examiners registered with the National Ambulance Training School, L.T.S. delivers training courses that are tailored to meet specific requirements and which meet current legislation and industry guidelines.
Occupational First Aid, Emergency First Aid, Basic First Aid, Childcare First Aid, Defibrillator Training, CPR for Family & Friends, Heartsaver CPR, Heartsaver AED, Manual Handling
Horizon Adventure & Education Centres Ireland
Courses / Programs
Horizon Adventure & Education Centres Ireland was established when leading figures with unrivalled experience in outdoor education and adventure came together to produce exciting and challenging day and summer camp programmes for children and teenagers featuring a highly-imaginative combination of educational content and adventure. We also provide an unprecedented range of programmes for Irish school groups, and schools and parents can be assured that Horizon is a reliable, committed, environmentally friendly organisation which is motivated to appeal to children - and make them want to return for more.

We offer a range of summer camp and day activities at our three centres, at Horizon's Camp Rockwell on the main Dublin-Cork road near Cashel, Co. Tipperary, at Wesport Adventure Centre in Westport, Co. Mayo on the West Coast and at Wilson's School, on the N4, in the Midlland´s Lake District, near Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, just 48 miles from Dublin. Whether you choose a day camp or summer camp for your child, it will be a journey of discovery and self-awareness, that allows them to get the most out of their time with us while making new friends. We guarantee memorable holidays.
- Summer Camps including
* Surf´s Up
* Multi-activity
* Adventure Extreme
* Wet and Wild
* Motor Sports
* Star Factor
* Pony Camp
* Learn French and Spanish
* Learn English
* Excursions
* Football Academy
* Tennis Academy
* Golf Academy

- Day Camps
* Funtime for 5 - 6 year olds
* Activity Zone for 7 - 8 year olds
* Action Adventure for 9 -12 year olds
* Teen Scene for 13 -17 year olds

- We also offer
* School Tours
* Personal Development and Adventure for Transition Year
* Educational Activity Courses
International Summer School for Teens in Scotland & London UK
Courses / Programs
• Swing into action or shoot straight for an ace in summer 2024!

• Situated on the campus of University of Stirling in Central Scotland (just 40 minutes north-west of the capital city, Edinburgh), International Summer School for Teens provides exclusive Golf, Soccer Football, Tennis, and Sports Leadership summer camps for UK & international students ages 12-17.

• Students choose a 3-week Golf, Soccer or Tennis-based summer camp or Sports Leadership course, and combine it with one of our academic courses: Pre-Intermediate English, Intermediate English / IELTS, English Academic Writing,  Environmental Studies & Conservation, Business Leadership, Sports Science, or Pre-IB / Pre GCSE Study Skills.

• Over their 3-week stay, students will have access to world class teaching and sporting facilities, all within a safe and supervised environment.

• Participants in our summer school program stay on campus at Stirling University - which is regularly referred to as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.

Parent Reviews:
"Our son really enjoyed the golf, leadership, and adventure activities. Thank you to all the staff for being so easy to work with and for providing such a lovely experience!”
• Anita, USA

“My son radiates with pleasure when he thinks back about his fantastic experience of last summer at  the International Summer School for Teens. The whole setting was more than he had expected and experienced before. A big thank you to all of you!”
• Saskia, Belgium
3-week Residential Summer Sports Camps in Scotland - boys & girls 12-17 years old:

• Golf, Tennis, Soccer Football, or Sports Leadership.

• Experienced teachers work in small groups to enhance each of our students skills

Sports camps must be combined with one of 7 academic courses:

• Pre-Intermediate English Language Course (for Beginner levels)
• Intermediate English Course (plus IELTS preparation & exam sitting option)
• Academic English Writing
• Sports Science
• Global Leadership
• Pre-IB / Pre GCSE Study Skills
• Environmental Studies & Conservation