Letterkenny Campus

Certificate (Level 6)

Certificate in Personal Fitness

1 Year / Level 6 / Part-time

Is this course for me?

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.

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Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Professional Recognition

REPS Ireland

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Strength & Conditioning Part-time

Entry Requirements

Minimum 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
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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.

Number of Places	30

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Student Experience

Career Pathways

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

and clinical professions
Exercise Physiologist
Exercise referral
Fitness instructor
Other science-based
Performance Analyst
Personal trainer
Prescription specialist
Sports Nutritionist
Strength and conditioning coach

Employer Testimonials

How To Apply Download Application Form Scholarships Download Prospectus

Key Information

Now accepting applications for September 2024 start

Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU' Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process

For further information on course delivery and study hours for flexible learning courses at ATU, click here

Fees

EU Fees: €3,150.
For further information click here

Non-EU Fees: €3,000 - Fees may be subject to change for 2024/25 academic year

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186613 / +353 (0)74 9186612

Head of Department Nicola Dunnion
Email: nicola.dunnion@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6645

School and Department
Faculty of Business
Department of Tourism & Sport