Children's Fitness Specialist
Children's Fitness Specialist
Who is the accrediting body?
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University of Limerick Accredited
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15 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits towards the Higher Certificate/Diploma/B.Sc. in Exercise & Health Fitness through our flexible learning pathway and also towards other University qualifications in Europe who follow ECTS credit value system.
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Europe Active Level 5 Exercise Specialist Module
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Successful students will receive an NCEF Certificate of Completion
What does the course cover?
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Anatomy and physiology of growth and maturation in children
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Stages of motor learning, development and training
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Wellness for children
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Practical teaching and programme design
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All students are required to complete the Tusla Children First e-learning programme. This is a free online programme of study & takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete. This covers topics including recognising and reporting child abuse, the role of mandated persons, the responsibilities of organisations working with children to safeguard children, the role of designated liaison persons. When you have completed the programme, you will receive a certificate of completion which must be submitted to the NCEF Head Office.
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Work Experience Portfolio
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Preparation for assessments
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Practical Summative Assessment (Submission of Videos via Dropbox)
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Online Summative Assessment
For detailed course content click here
How much does it cost?
What am I qualified to do?
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Design, plan and teach safe, enjoyable and effective health-related activity sessions for children aged 4 to 12 years.
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You may choose to work in the local community, local schools as a guest specialist, after school centres, summer camps etc.
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Improve and encourage increased activity levels of children in a fun environment.
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Provide much needed activity classes for children without competitive emphasis.
Entry Requirements
When and where can I do this course?
All content, including lectures, handouts, sample assessments, videos etc. will be delivered and accessed through a specially developed e-learning hub. This will enable you to further your studies at home, abroad and anywhere you have access to an internet connection.