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Personal Fitness - Letterkenny

ATU - Donegal Campuses

Course code
Level
Level 6
Award
Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
Classification
Minor
Awarding body
Atlantic Technological University
Duration
1 year. part-time, blended. Recommended Study Hours per week Online lectures one evening per week, along with practical days on campus days. It is recommended students allow 10-12 hours per week for a 10 credit module for teaching, learning and additional study. On-Campus Attendance Requirement 1 or 2 days of block delivery on campus (every 4-6 weeks, depending on the module) for the practical elements of the programme. Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Programme summary

Would you like a career working as a personal fitness instructor? Then this is the course for you. It is a REPS accredited, Level 6 qualification. You will be equipped with all the tools required to be a successful personal trainer. This course is delivered online with block delivery, and the schedule is designed with a mature learner in mind.

Entry requirements

Over 21 years by 1st January in the proposed year of entry and the successful completion of at least 5 subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate (or an equivalent international exam). Maths and either English or Irish OR Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (0ver 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry) if they have attained appropriate experience and attainment thresholds deemed equivalent. Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), Accredited Prior Learning (APL) and Recognised Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) will be considered in accordance with the quality assurance procedures of ATU.

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