Tutor Education

Course details

Module Elective 1 Course Content is as follows:

• Adult Learning and Teaching Methodology in the tuition of Exercise & Health Fitness Instructors
• Research Skills and Programme Development in Exercise & Health Fitness
• Best Practice in the tuition of Exercise & Health Fitness Instructors
• Exercise & Health Fitness Tutor Education: Evaluation & Assessment
• Applied Multimedia in Exercise & Health Fitness Tuition
• Teaching Applications and Work Placement
• Final Project Submission

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Module Elective 1 Entry Requirements:

• Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (HCEHF) or equivalent (e.g. 60 ECTS Credits) or equivalent.
• 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 in Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness modules and Year 2 HCEHF specialist courses.
• OFA Occupational First Aid (OFA) is an NCEF & industry requirement. All candidates on the above programme must provide a current OFA Certificate prior to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and mature disposition.
• Teaching experience in any discipline. Practical experience of working in any of the HCEHF specialist courses.
• Successful interview: Interviews can be completed via face to face, telephone or skype.

NCEF/UL Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Scheme:

• Previously qualified and expired NCEF Level 1 and applicants with equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply for entry on to this programme through the NCEF/UL RPL Scheme. Applicants will be assessed on an inpidual basis and in accordance with NCEF/UL RPL criteria.
• RPL applicants are required to complete a pro-forma Portfolio of Learning (POL).Please note an Recognition of Prior Learning fee of €125 applies to all applicants required to submit a Portfolio of Learning and on successful acceptance the fee is deducted from the overall programme fee.