Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (C.E.H.F)

Course details

Would you:

• Like to train as a Fitness Instructor?
• To work full or part-time in a gym or Leisure Centre?
• To teach freelance classes?
• Conduct physical training sessions with teams?
• To make a positive contribution to the general health and wellbeing of people of all ages?

Are you?

• Interested in learning more about the human body, and how to train it in an effective and safe manner?
• Constantly striving to improve your own personal development?
• Willing to challenge yourself and improve your own wellbeing?
• Ever wondering why you didn't do this years ago?

The aim of this course is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to devise and implement effective exercise programmes for both inpiduals and groups of all abilities.

Course modules include:

• Module 1:Introduction to Human Movement Studies (Kinesiology)
• Module 2:Lifestyle Fitness & Wellness
• Module 3:Health Related Physical Fitness Assesment
• Module 4:Exercise & Health Fitness Management & Work Placement
• Module 5:Occupational First Aid For Exercise & Physical Activity
• Module 6:Applied Exercise & Health Fitness Instruction 1 (Exercise to music)
• Module 7:Applied Exercise & Health Fitness Instruction 2 (Resistance training)
• Module 8:Applied Exercise & Health Fitness Instruction 3 (Circuit Training & Body Conditioning)
• Module 9:Applied Exercise & Health Fitness Instruction 4 (Step Training Flexibility)
• Module 10:Exercise & Fitness Applications (Module 10 Summative Written Examination / Module 10 Summative Practical Examination)

Examinations:

All modules are examined on a continuous assessment basis and may include both theoretical and practical elements of assessment. Candidates must successfully complete Modules 1-9 in order to take Module 10. The programme includes a research project and a work experience element.

Entry Criteria:

• Candidates should hold the Irish Leaving Certificate (minimum pass in five subjects) or equivalent. Other standards within Leaving Certificate of other levels of education will be considered under the NCEF / UL approved policy of recognised prior learning (RPL)
• Candidates should be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Keen interest in exercise and fitness/sport

What are the entry requirements for the Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness?

• All candidates must hold the Leaving Certificate with a minimum Grade D3 in five Ordinary Level subjects ( including maths, Irish or another language, and English) or equivalent.
• Applicants who do not hold the Leaving Certificate can apply through the UL/NCEF recognition for Prior Learning Scheme (RPL). This involves submission of a portfolio of Learning (POL). The POL application form & details are available form the NCEF Head Office and respective contracted training offices. Each RPL application is assessed by the UL/NCEF RPL Assessment Board
• Candidates should have a commitment to encouraging others to take part in healthy exercise, a desire to become a safe and effective instructor and have a confident, enthusiastic and adaptable personality, good communication skills and like working with people.
• Experience of participation in a fitness activity of a particular sport is important whilst good rhythm and co-ordinaiton is also desirable.

What will I be qualified to do when I complete the Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness?

• Upon successful completion for the Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (UL Accredited) you will be qualified as an Exercise and Health Fitness Instructor, with the Knowledge and qualification to provide instruction in exercise to music, step aerobics, circuit and resistance training. You will also be qualified to assess fitness levels and to plan safe, effective and enjoyable physical activity/fitness programmes for the adult population.

What is involved in Module 4 Work Placement Experience on the Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness?

• Work Placement is spread throughout the programme. This is arranged by the student themselves in our own time. A section of the work placement is with an employer (shift record) but the main elements involve participation in a variety of exercise classes e.g. Step, circuit, spinning etc. This is designed to expose the students to a wide variety of teaching styles and methodologies, to give them ideas for our teaching and also to assist them in polishing/fine tuning our timing and coordinaiton. Students are also required to complete a Work Placement Report of between 2,000 and 2,500 words.