The NCEF Fit for Life Wellness specialist is qualified to present/facilitate lifestyle management/wellness/health coaching courses in the community or corporate company settings.

These courses/presentations cover a number of topics including:

• Back Care

• Bone Health

• Healthy Eating

• Weight Management

• Stress Management

The overall aim is to educate attendees on how they can make changes to improve their overall lifestyle.

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 a 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

• Learning Theories

• Group Facilitation

• Understanding your Health

• Active Living

• Healthy Eating

• Back Care & Bone Health

• Positive Weight Management

• Stress Management

• Developing an Overall Plan

• Conducting a Progress Review

The fee for the Fit for Life module is €1,495.

Payment Options

Option 1: Full Payment

• Pay the full fee of €1,495 on acceptance of your place.

• This includes a non-refundable deposit of €595.

Option 2: Split Payment

• A non-refundable deposit of €595 is due on acceptance of your place.

• The remaining balance of €900 must be paid 6 weeks before the module begins.

If you are taking this module as part of the Higher Certificate in Exercise & Health Fitness (Year 2), the cost is already included in your programme fees.

Learner Protection

In compliance with Section 65(4)(a) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012, Learner Protection arrangements have been secured with Arachas Insurance. This ensures protection in the unlikely event that NCEF ceases to provide the programme before completion.

NCEF 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 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

All content, including classes, progress assessments, videos, and resource materials, is delivered through the University of Limerick’s virtual learning environment, Brightspace. This module is studied entirely online.

Brightspace provides a wide range of tools to support teaching, assessment, feedback, collaboration, and communication with instructors and fellow students.

Flexible Learning

Study from home, abroad, or anywhere with an internet connection.

Online classes are pre-recorded with voiceover, allowing you to study at a time that suits you.

No live class timetable: you can learn at your own pace.

Start Dates

Spring 2026: Monday, 26th January 2026 – Late-April 2026

Summer 2026: Monday 18th May 2026 – Mid-August 2026

Autumn 2026: Monday, 7th September 2026 – Mid-December 2026

Applications are now open. Click here to apply