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Health, Fitness and Recreation
There is an ever-growing interest in exercise and general fitness as a means of promoting well-being and a healthy body. The fitness industry is a big employer in health clubs, gyms and resorts. A one or two week course can sometimes qualify you as a fitness leader, but without a lot more, you may never go beyond the first rung of the ladder. Fitness leaders who do well and develop long term careers are those who do more studies moving on to such things as:- Freelance Life Coach or Personal Trainer, Health Club or Leisure Centre Manager, Leisure Industry Business Owner/Operator.
| Advanced Aerobics BRE208 |
| €295.00 |
| Your pathway to becoming a great aerobics instructor! Lessons in this course cover the key skills and knowledge essential for a successful career in aerobic instruction, such as class design, leadership, and organising classes. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Advanced Certificate in Child Development VRE002 |
| €1180.00 |
| Expand on your knowledge in childcare! This Advanced Certificate is designed for people seeking a new career in childcare, or for those that are currently employed but wish to improve on their understanding. The course comprises of the following modules - Play Leadership, Introduction to Psychology, Child Psychology, Children's Writing, Children's Nutrition, Park and Playground Design I. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Advanced Certificate In Nutritional Counselling |
| €1180.00 |
| Grasp the basics in nutrition! This is a foundation course in human nutrition and teaches the fundamental skills needed to advise or counsel people in this field. Ideal for those with existing qualifications in health, or for those who aim to provide general nutritional advice in the improvement of fitness and well-being through diet. However, will NOT be qualified to advise others on nutrition related to medical or health problems, based on this course alone (further education would be required). [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Advanced Diploma In Applied Management (Recreation) VBS001 |
| €2360.00 |
| This Advanced Diploma is designed to develop skills required to work in or manage recreation facilities or services (eg. Community centres, youth services, sporting clubs, tourist parks, camp grounds, municipal recreation services, supervised childrens playgrounds, social clubs, etc). This is a good starting point for a career which might eventually lead to a position in management. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Advanced Diploma In Food And Nutrition VRE003 |
| €2360.00 |
| Broaden your nutritional knowledge!This diploma builds on the subject of nutrition and health, and offers a competitive edge for those seeking work in the field of Nutrition. It covers critical aspects in various areas of nutrition, the human body and health, as well as research projects. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Aquafitness BRE207 |
| €295.00 |
| An extensive course in water fitness! This course is ideal for anyone interested in water fitness and safety. It will teach you key aspects, including aquafitness equipment and facilities, hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles, and program design and facilitating. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Children's Nutrition BRE304 |
| €295.00 |
| Understand why children's nutrition is crucial! This course is comprehensive, going from pre-pregnancy stage to adolescent nutrition in fantastic detail. It's ideal for anybody hoping to work with children, or for people within the healthcare industry, or even mothers who simply want to improve on their knowledge! The course was developed by qualified and experienced nutritionists as it was highly sought-after. It is unique in its kind, and available through distance education. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Diploma In Applied Management (Health and Fitness) |
| €2360.00 |
| Learn the invaluable skills needed to work in the Health and Fitness Industry This course develops the skills required to work in or manage facilities and services applied with health or fitness (eg. exercise programs, clubs, gymnasiums, fitness centres, sports complexes, sports administration, swimming pools, etc). It is well suited to school leavers (from year 11) or mature age students with some work experience (not necessarily in the area of health and fitness). [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Diploma in Food and Nutrition VRE019 |
| €1770.00 |
| Learn the essentials about Food and Nutrition This course is a superb foundation for working with the production, management or supply of food. If you are passionate about food and want to work with it, whether in a restaurant, catering business, growing it, marketing it, promoting it, or in any other capacity... this could be your gateway into a fantastic and prosperous career. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Diploma In Recreation VRE001 |
| €1770.00 |
| Discover all aspects of working in a recreational organisation! This diploma offers comprehensive skills needed for leadership or management careers within the recreational industry. (e.g. recreation centres, fitness centres, camps, parks management, youth work, cultural and church organizations, disabled groups, etc). [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Elite Fitness Leaders Diploma VRE005 |
| €1770.00 |
| Achieve excellence in your fitness program design! This course will significantly improve on your ability to prepare and deliver basic fitness programs, as you develop a solid understanding of the body's energy and movements. The core theory provides a high standard of crucial knowledge and competency, while the specialty modules contextualise and expand on key skills in selected areas. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Fitness Leaders Certificate VRE004 |
| €295.00 |
| A superb foundation course in the field of fitness! This course focuses on teaching the theory and practical skills needed for work in this field. It was developed by fitness leaders with experience in various parts of the world, so it is globally relevant and can be modified towards any fitness context. It is ideal for those students who wish to work as fitness leaders in gymnasiums, health clubs, etc. Students should check with potential employers about their qualification/registration requirements before enrolling. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Fitness Risk Management VRE104 |
| €295.00 |
| Understand and identify common issues with fitness! This course explores human wellness as well as fitness with increased focus on common back and wieght problems. Not only would this enable you to recognise different symptoms, but you'll also fully grasp how to address these health matters. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Health & Fitness I BRE101 |
| €295.00 |
| Looking for a comprehensive course in Health & Fitness? Look no further. This course develops a broad understanding of the fitness industry, whilst providing very useful skills for explaining exercise, and emphasising its importance to human health. Prerequisites: A first aid certificate (eg. St Johns) and an understanding of human biology (eg. Human Anatomy and Physiology); or equivalent. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Health & Fitness II BRE201 |
| €295.00 |
| Expand on your understanding of fitness! This course teaches you how to manage fitness oriented services, whilst also showing you how to manage fitness programs, like fitness testing, exercise programming, and prescription. Prerequisites: Either "Health & Fitness I" or a recognized fitness leaders certificate. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Health & Fitness III BRE301 |
| €295.00 |
| Build on your expertise with fitness and management skills! This course focuses on fitness evaluation and management, developing skills in analysis, evaluation, and consequential management of health and fitness characteristics for individual cases. Expands on Health & Fitness I and II. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Health & Well-Being VRE102 |
| €295.00 |
| A comprehensive course that will broaden your knowledge in health and well-being! This solid foundation course develops an understanding of the nature and scope of this important field, whilst also looking at various subjects within the industry, such as nutrition, lifestyle, preventative health, and alternative medicine. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Higher Advanced Diploma In Recreation Studies (Fitness) VRE007 |
| €3540.00 |
| Build on your knowledge of fitness, for your career in recreation! If you wish to work within the industry of recreation, in a technical or management role, then this course could be ideal for you. Through providing a management oriented training, you will acquire a broad understanding of human health, as well as developing specialised skills in your choice of elective units. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Human Nutrition I BRE102 |
| €295.00 |
| Do you want to learn the basics of nutrition? This course offers fantastic lessons in the sources, actions, and interactions of nutrients from the food that we consume. You will assess the varying amounts of nutrients in foods, and understand what makes up for a well balanced diet. Excellent for anyone that has a keen interest in nutrition and health, either for themselves or to help advise others. [Find out more and enrol...] |
| Human Nutrition II BRE202 |
| €295.00 |
| Expand on your knowledge of nutrition and optimal diets! As we all know, healthy eating leads to a healthy mind and body. This course examines food intake, and outlines the effective measures that lead to a well balanced diet. Various topics are covered, such as how cooking and food processing affect nutrition, recommended nutrient intakes, assessing nutritional needs, planning a balanced diet, timing of meals, and how to approach varying special needs. [Find out more and enrol...] |
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Pre-Medical Diploma VSC008
€2800.00
Looking to start your career in Medicine and need a foundation program? This Pre-Medical Diploma provides an excellent starting point for this challenging profession with a wide range of opportunities. The course offers successful students an entry route into various medical schools located in the Caribbean.