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Portobello Institute Ireland, Dublin:
Portobello Institute is a private college in Dublin, Ireland offering intensive post-leaving certificate training to students of all ages. We offer a wide range of sports therapy, health and fitness certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses providing training the fields of sports management, gym instruction, personal training, sports massage among others. Full-time, part-time and intensive day courses are available. Some courses are also offered in training centres in Cork and Galway. All courses have been designed to meet the demands of wide and expanding industries where employment is ensured for successful graduates. We welcome mature students and international students to the college.

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Photo of Sports Therapy & Fitness Courses in DublinFulltime Certificate & Diploma Courses:

Sports Therapy (1 year):
Portobello Institutes Sports Therapy focuses on three main areas: understanding and preventing sports injuries; dealing with the effects of physical and emotional trauma surrounding sports injuries; and the clinical process of returning athletes to peak fitness in the relevant sport. Portobello Institute’s newly revised and updated Sports Therapy course gives learners the opportunity to acquire the practical and technical knowledge necessary to deal with these three main areas of concern and pursue a career or further education in this area.

Qualifications gained:


•Portobello Institute Diploma in Sports Therapies
•ITEC Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology & Massage
•ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage
•FETAC Level 6 Component Certificate in Sports Nutrition
•FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Kinesiology
•FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Physiotherapy Theory
•FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Physiotherapy Practice

Sports and Recreation (1 year course available in Dublin, Cork, Galway):
This is a one year comprehensive course designed to prepare students for a career in the leisure industry or to provide a pathway to further study. The course aims to encourage students to engage in a broad area of study in both academic and practical areas. Successful candidates of this course can enjoy a range of careers in the Health and Fitness Industry.

Qualifications gained:

•Portobello Institute Diploma in SImage of Sports Therapy & Fitness Courses in Dublinport and Recreation
•FETAC Level 5 Major award in Sports Recreation

Sports Management (Year 1 Certificate course available in Dublin, Cork and Galway):
The increasing professionalism of the sports industry has lead to a greater demand for individuals equipped with the relevant knowledge and practical skills to effectively work in business, administration, development and management roles within this exciting industry. Portobello Institute’s innovative new Sports Management programme combines the essential academic teachings of a business studies course with the practical knowledge of a sports therapy course giving learners the most well-rounded education possible in this discipline.

Qualifications gained:


•Portobello Institute Certificate in Sports Management
•FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Business Studies BBSXX
•FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Exercise & Fitness
•FETAC Level 6 Component Certificate in Sports Psychology

Sports Management Diploma (Diploma Yr 2):
The sport and fitness industries have undertaken incredible growth in the last two decades and have never played such an important in people’s day to day lives as they currently do. This growth has created an unprecedented amount of career opportunities for those with an interest in the areas of professional sport, health and fitness. The Portobello Institute Diploma in Sports Management provides added depth to the knowledge gained in Year 1 of this course. The multi-disciplinary Diploma features modules which equip learners with the added skills necessary to undertake a variety of roles within this most exciting of industries.

Qualifications gained:

•Portobello Institute Diploma in Sports Management
•FETAC Level 6 Major Award in Business Management BBMXX
•FETAC Level 6 Component Certificate in Sports Psychology

Sports Coaching Certificate (Available in Dublin, Cork, Galway):
The role of the sports coach is to teach the skills and techniques of their chosen sporting discipline while developing the ability, confidence and performance of their team members. This one year course was developed to meet the growing need for highly skilled sports coaches throughout Ireland. It is the ideal starting point for any sports enthusiast to pursue a career in professional coaching as it equips them with the knowledge and practical skills to bring out the best in any athlete.

Qualifications gained:

•Portobello Institute Certificate in Sports Coaching
•FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Sports & Recreation DSRXX
•Choice of FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Soccer (FAI Recognised) / Gaelic Football & Hurling (GAA recognised) / Athletics Training (AAI recogPhotos of Portobello Institute Ireland, Dublinnised)

Sports Development Advanced Diploma Course:
 The last decade has seen a surge in the development of local sports centres and clubs nationwide. This has given rise to a demand for Sports Development Officers to increase awareness, create strong industry and community links, and promote the best interests of these centres. Offered as an additional year to the Sports Coaching Certificate the two courses perfectly complement each other from both a practical and academic perspective. Learners will cover a variety of topics from Sports Psychology to Business Management all of which will ensure graduates gain a level of knowledge and practical expertise to equip them for any role within a sporting organisation.

Qualifications gained:

•Portobello Institute Advanced Diploma in Sports Development
•FETAC Level 6 Major Award in Sports Development DSDCX

Sports Science (Available in Dublin, Cork and Galway):
Sports Scientists study, research and advise on the scientific aspects of sport and exercise and on human performance, endurance and capability. The increased public interest in health and fitness has lead to a growing demand for the people with the technical and practical skills necessary to give specialised advice and training to those looking to continually improve their performance. Portobello Institute’s new Sports Science course does just this, covering a wide variety of topics from Health Related Fitness to Sports Psychology and Kinesiology equipping learners with the ability to pursue a career or further study in this area.

Qualifications gained:

•Portobello Institute Certificate in Sports Science
•FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Sports Recreation DSRXX

Gym Instruction and Personal Training:
Gym Instructors assume many different roles in a fitness centre, that of motivator, supervisor, and trainer. This course provides learners with all the necessary skills to fill these roles for their clients. Through a combination of theory and practical learning Portobello Institute’s Diploma in Personal Training & Gym Instruction enables learners to provide clients with an appropriate gym workout for their needs to improve overall fitness including strength, flexibility and cardio-respiratory functions.

Qualifications gained:

•Portobello Institute Diploma in Personal Training and Gym Instruction
•ITEC Diploma in Gym Instruction
•ITEC Diploma in Personal Trainer
•ITEC Diploma in Pilates Trainer

Part-time and Intensive Day Courses:
- ISSA Personal Trainer Course
- ISSA Fitness Therapist Course
- ITEC Sports Massage Course
- Anatomy, Physiology and Massage (ITEC Holistic Massage)
- Nutritional Advisor (ITEC Diet and Nutrition)

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