Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
BSc in Exercise & Health Fitness Application Form
Please Note: This Application form is for applicants who hold qualifications other than the Diploma in Exercise & Health Fitness from NCEF/University of Limerick. If you hold that Diploma you should apply here The form below is very detailed in order to provide you with the opportunity to gain credit towards your RPL Application. Other college courses in any area, work experience, short courses, coaching, summer camps etc should all be included to strengthen your application for entry onto Year 4 BSc in Exercise and Health Fitness.
Please read through the application fully, gather all the required documentation together before completing the application and ensure you provide as much information as possible.
Education & Qualifications
If your file is a document and is one of the following i.e. pdf, doc, docx, pptx, xls, xlsx, odt, epug, upload below.
Please upload a copy of your latest qualifications / transcript of results.
If your file is a picture / image and is one of the following, jpeg, png, jpg, upload below.
Please upload a copy of your qualifications /transcript of results from this college /school
If your file is a document and is one of the following i.e. pdf, doc, docx, pptx, xls, xlsx, odt, epug, upload below.
If your file is a picture / image and is one of the following, jpeg, png, jpg, upload below.
Experience of Working in the Health/Fitness Industry:
Continuing Professional Development
Please complete this section only if you have completed CPD within the areas of Exercise & Health Fitness paying particular attention to preliminary Fitness Instructor qualifications e.g. ITEC courses, FETAC/QQI Level 6 courses, workshops, etc.
Continuing Professional Development
Please complete this section only if you have completed CPD outside in the areas of physical activity, sport, etc, such as Occupational First Aid, ECDL, NON Exercise and Health Fitness related evening/weekend courses e.g. BA/BSc/MSc/B.Ed.
Work Examples and Reflections
Please select two work positions that you have held and write a brief reflection on what you have learned from working in each position. You may also wish to attach evidence of an "on the job" assessment from your employer.
Continuing Professional Development Plan
Please outline a number of goals for the next 5 to 10 years.
Your main professional goals:
Courses/Programmes of Study/Work
Employment Opportunities you wish to pursue
References & Testimonials
Please upload two written references from an employer and or Principal of Educational Institution authenticating the evidence that you are providing in this portfolio.
Please ensure all references follow the guidelines listed below.
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References must be submitted on official headed paper.
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Include confirmation of the position of the referee within the organisation/college.
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Identify their relationship to you.
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Be from an employer and/or Principal of an Educational Institution authenticating the evidence that you have provided in your application.
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If experience of tutoring/lecturing is noted on your application, then we request that one reference be specific to this.
If your file is a document and is one of the following i.e. pdf, doc, docx, pptx, xls, xlsx, odt, epug, upload below.
If your file is a picture / image of a reference and is one of the following, jpeg, png, jpg, Upload below.
Applicants must include a supporting statement highlighting any information you may consider pertinent to your application e.g. reasons for applying for your chosen course and this statement should not be less than 500 words and up to 1000 words in length.
Please upload a Passport type photo
(Head and shoulders)
Data Protection and Privacy
Data Protection /Privacy
Data Protection: We will process your Personal Data in accordance with our Student Privacy Notice which can be accessed here or by browsing to www.ul.ie/dataprotection. We will rely on our contract with you and your consent as legal bases to process your personal data. Your Personal Data will be held by the University of Limerick in manual and in electronic format and used for the purpose of processing your application to study and communication during your time of study and will not be used for any other purpose or shared with any third parties.
By ticking "Yes" below I confirm that I have read and understand the terms of UL Privacy Notice".
Applicant Declaration
I confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct and that any supporting documentation submitted with my application is genuine. I understand that the University of Limerick may cancel my application, withdraw or amend its offer or terminate my registration aon the programme if any aspect of my application is found to have been falsified. By ticking "Yes" below "I confirm that the information provided is accurate and genuine".
Consent to verify qualifications/work experience
I hereby give my consent to the University of Limerick/NCEF to make enquiries to all referenced institutions/bodies to satisfy itself that the information I have supplied is true and correct.
Click submit below and wait for the success message, this may take 30-40 seconds depending on your Internet speed and size of the documents you have uploaded. If you have omitted a 'Required' section you will need to complete it before the application will submit. The missing section will automatically be highlighted in red for you.
Thank you, your application has been successfully sent, we will be in touch with you shortly to confirm receipt and also to make arrangements to pay the RPL fee of €125.
