Question 1

What am I qualified to do?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Fitness specialist module will give you the skills and knowledge to:  Design, plan and teach safe, enjoyable and effective health-related activity sessions for children aged 4 to 12 years. You may choose to work in the local community, local schools as a guest specialist, after school centres, summer camps etc. Improve and encourage increased activity levels of children in a fun environment. Provide much needed activity classes for children without competitive emphasis.

Question 2

Who is the accrediting body?

Accepted Answer

All NCEF courses and modules are accredited by the University of Limerick (UL).   University of Limerick Accredited 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. Europe Active Level 5 Exercise Specialist Module Successful students will receive an NCEF Certificate of Completion

Question 3

What does the course cover?

Accepted Answer

1. Health Related Activity for Children - Theory & Practice   Anatomy and physiology of growth and maturation in children Stages of motor learning, development and training Wellness for children Practical teaching and programme design   2. Tusla Children First E-Learning Programme   All students are required to complete the Tusla Children First e-learning programme. This is a free online programme of study that 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 prior to commencement of the Children's Fitness module.   3. Health Related Activity for Children - Application   Work Experience Portfolio Preparation for assessments   4. Final Summative Assessments   Practical Summative Assessment (Submission of Videos) Online Summative Assessment   For detailed course content click here

Question 4

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

The Children's Fitness module only fees are €1,195   Option 1: Total Fee €1,195 Full payment of €1,195, which includes a non-refundable deposit of €995, is payable on acceptance of your place on the course.   Option 2: (2 Payments) Total fees €1,195 Non-refundable deposit of €995 due on acceptance of your place on the course. The balance of fees, €200, is due 1 month prior to module commencement.   If you are completing this module as part of an overall programme e.g. Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness, the cost of this module is included in the full HCEHF Year 2 programme fees.

Question 5

Entry Requirements

Accepted Answer

Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (CEHF) NFQ Level 6  OR   NCEF/PEAI Level 1 National Certificate in Fitness & Exercise Instruction - Current and Recertified   You must also hold a PHECC First Aid Response qualification.   If you hold another health/fitness qualification from another institution/s or bodies and relevant work experience in the fitness industry, we ask you to complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) application form which is a common route of entry onto NCEF courses. Please click here to apply through RPL

Question 6

When and where can I do this course?

Accepted Answer

All content, including lectures, progress assessments, videos, resource materials etc. will be delivered and accessed through the University of Limerick learning management system, Sulis, which is a specially developed online e-learning platform. This will enable you to further your studies at home, abroad and anywhere you have access to an internet connection.    Sulis integrates a large number of tools to facilitate and manage teaching, assessment, feedback, collaboration and communication with and between students. Online classes are pre-recorded with voiceover, so you may study whenever it suits you - you do not have to follow a timetable for live classes.   Start dates are as follows:    Summer 2022: Commences Tuesday 3rd May 2022. Finishes August 2022 Autumn 2022: Commences Monday 5th September 2022. Finishes Mid-December 2022 Spring 2023: Commences January 2023. Finishes May 2023

Question 7

Apply Now!

Accepted Answer

Applications are now open. Click Here

National Council For Exercise and Fitness

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Children's Fitness Specialist

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