National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training
Filed under Exercise & Health
What can I do with this qualification?
Graduates of the National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training are fully qualified fitness instructors and personal trainers and can work in the health fitness industry at home and abroad or in a self employed capacity as a personal trainer.
Successful completion allows graduates to obtain professional indemnity insurance cover to faciliate exercise prescription to members of the public.
Programme Overview
The National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training will offer successful graduates the opportunity to prescribe safe and effective exercise to the general public in either group fitness situations or on an individual one-to-one personal training basis.
This qualification, which is delivered by the National College of Exercise and Health Studies (NCEHS), offers individuals the opportunity to learn the skills required to teach safe and effective exercise to the general public. Exercise prescription offered by NCEHS Health Fitness Instructors includes resistance training classes using the wide variety of weight training machines available in health clubs and fitness centres. Graduates also deliver group exercise to music classes, either in health clubs and fitness centres in an employed capacity, or in community centres, parish halls etc. as self employed individuals. They also have the opportunity to deliver one-to-one personal training as this excellent programme also includes the National Qualification in Personal Training.
As a result of the superb quality of instructional skills and internationally accepted qualifications, NCEHS Health Fitness Instructors can obtain a highly specified Professional Indemnity Insurance policy which is available exclusively to our graduates.
NCEHS graduates will find themselves immediately employable and in strong demand within the health fitness profession. Opportunities also exist for NCEHS qualified Health Fitness Instructors to work on board luxury cruise liners through our professional relationship with Steiner, the company responsible for staff placement in this area.
Entry Requirements
The National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training is open to anybody with a strong interest in exercise and health fitness and the desire to pass their enthusiasm on to the general public as part of their day-to-day working routine as either a full time or part time health fitness instructor.
The course content includes anatomy and physiology, exercise to music, resistance training, diet and sports nutrition, first aid, injury prevention and other areas of interest. The content is delivered to facilitate adult learners of mixed ability.
Synoptic Syllabus
The National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training covers all relevant areas including:
# Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology, Basic Exercise Physiology
# Concepts and Components of Fitness
# Exercise Principals & Energy Systems
# Lesson Planning & Class Structure
# Muscular Actions & Exercise Analysis
# Resistance & Flexibility Training
# Exercise to Music, Choreography & Music Appreciation
# NCEHS Key Elements to successful Instruction and Personal Training
# Safety and Contra - Indicated exercise
# Personal Training & Instructional Teaching Skills
# Diet & Sports Nutrition
# Injury Prevention in exercise
# Introduction to Sports Massage
# Business Aspects
# Code of Ethics
Tutors
All National College of Exercise and Health Studies tutors are expert in their chosen field with some having represented Ireland at international level in health fitness competition.
All senior tutors have many years of experience working in the health fitness profession and, having obtained a H. Dip. in Education have learned the skills required to deliver complex information to learners of mixed ability.
All tutors have dedicated areas of speciality to enhance the learning experience for NCEHS students.
CPD
NCEHS graduates have a responsibility to ensure that the exercise prescription which they offer the public is current, safe and effective. In order to achieve this goal graduates must participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which ensures that they are always operating within 'best practice' standards.
CPD can be achieved through attendance at health fitness conventions and conferences or through the participation in advanced educational programmes which bring graduates up to date with changes.
By: Greg Merriman
About the Author:
Graduates of the National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training are fully qualified fitness instructors and personal trainers and can work in the health fitness industry at home and abroad or in a self employed capacity as a personal trainer.
Successful completion allows graduates to obtain professional indemnity insurance cover to faciliate exercise prescription to members of the public.
Programme Overview
The National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training will offer successful graduates the opportunity to prescribe safe and effective exercise to the general public in either group fitness situations or on an individual one-to-one personal training basis.
This qualification, which is delivered by the National College of Exercise and Health Studies (NCEHS), offers individuals the opportunity to learn the skills required to teach safe and effective exercise to the general public. Exercise prescription offered by NCEHS Health Fitness Instructors includes resistance training classes using the wide variety of weight training machines available in health clubs and fitness centres. Graduates also deliver group exercise to music classes, either in health clubs and fitness centres in an employed capacity, or in community centres, parish halls etc. as self employed individuals. They also have the opportunity to deliver one-to-one personal training as this excellent programme also includes the National Qualification in Personal Training.
As a result of the superb quality of instructional skills and internationally accepted qualifications, NCEHS Health Fitness Instructors can obtain a highly specified Professional Indemnity Insurance policy which is available exclusively to our graduates.
NCEHS graduates will find themselves immediately employable and in strong demand within the health fitness profession. Opportunities also exist for NCEHS qualified Health Fitness Instructors to work on board luxury cruise liners through our professional relationship with Steiner, the company responsible for staff placement in this area.
Entry Requirements
The National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training is open to anybody with a strong interest in exercise and health fitness and the desire to pass their enthusiasm on to the general public as part of their day-to-day working routine as either a full time or part time health fitness instructor.
The course content includes anatomy and physiology, exercise to music, resistance training, diet and sports nutrition, first aid, injury prevention and other areas of interest. The content is delivered to facilitate adult learners of mixed ability.
Synoptic Syllabus
The National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training covers all relevant areas including:
# Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology, Basic Exercise Physiology
# Concepts and Components of Fitness
# Exercise Principals & Energy Systems
# Lesson Planning & Class Structure
# Muscular Actions & Exercise Analysis
# Resistance & Flexibility Training
# Exercise to Music, Choreography & Music Appreciation
# NCEHS Key Elements to successful Instruction and Personal Training
# Safety and Contra - Indicated exercise
# Personal Training & Instructional Teaching Skills
# Diet & Sports Nutrition
# Injury Prevention in exercise
# Introduction to Sports Massage
# Business Aspects
# Code of Ethics
Tutors
All National College of Exercise and Health Studies tutors are expert in their chosen field with some having represented Ireland at international level in health fitness competition.
All senior tutors have many years of experience working in the health fitness profession and, having obtained a H. Dip. in Education have learned the skills required to deliver complex information to learners of mixed ability.
All tutors have dedicated areas of speciality to enhance the learning experience for NCEHS students.
CPD
NCEHS graduates have a responsibility to ensure that the exercise prescription which they offer the public is current, safe and effective. In order to achieve this goal graduates must participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which ensures that they are always operating within 'best practice' standards.
CPD can be achieved through attendance at health fitness conventions and conferences or through the participation in advanced educational programmes which bring graduates up to date with changes.
By: Greg Merriman
About the Author:
This article was written by National Training Centre - http://www.ntc.ie - providing Fitness Courses Dublin, Pilates Courses, Sports Massage Courses, Personal Trainer Certification.
Exercise: Health Benefits of Walking
Filed under Exercise & Health
Some people spend hours upon hours at the gym every day in an effort to maintain a healthy physique and a healthy lifestyle while others shy away from physical activity altogether. However, regular exercise is beneficial for each and every person. No matter how old you are, absolutely everyone can benefit from incorporating some type of fitness into their life. For those of us who are just getting started on a fitness regimen, walking may be the best choice. Not only is walking great for attaining quick weight loss but it also serves other numerous health benefits.
Everyone knows that any type of physical activity, including walking, increases your heart rate, increases blood circulation and strengthens your heart. When you exercise, your organs receive more oxygen and beneficial nutrients. Physical activity also strengthens your lungs, lowers your blood pressure, helps you reduce body fat, improves your blood sugar levels, and improves your cholesterol levels. By simply taking a brisk thirty minute walk every day we can begin to reap some of these health benefits. Another benefit of walking is weight loss. Some people combine the best diet pills along with physical activity in order to get the best results. One of the most popular diet pills on the market today are the all natural hoodia gordonii appetite suppressants. A lot of people feel safe taking this particular dietary supplement because it is all natural and it has no side effects.
Another benefit of walking is stress management. If you ever feel tense or overwhelmed, instead of grabbing a book, listening to music or taking a bath, put on your sneakers and go for a brisk walk. The rhythm of exercise and the peaceful surrounding of the great outdoors can help you relieve some of the built up tension. So if you want to take the first step towards a healthier body and mind, try to incorporate 30 minutes of brisk walking into your daily routine.
By: Lauren B. Wallace
About the Author:
Everyone knows that any type of physical activity, including walking, increases your heart rate, increases blood circulation and strengthens your heart. When you exercise, your organs receive more oxygen and beneficial nutrients. Physical activity also strengthens your lungs, lowers your blood pressure, helps you reduce body fat, improves your blood sugar levels, and improves your cholesterol levels. By simply taking a brisk thirty minute walk every day we can begin to reap some of these health benefits. Another benefit of walking is weight loss. Some people combine the best diet pills along with physical activity in order to get the best results. One of the most popular diet pills on the market today are the all natural hoodia gordonii appetite suppressants. A lot of people feel safe taking this particular dietary supplement because it is all natural and it has no side effects.
Another benefit of walking is stress management. If you ever feel tense or overwhelmed, instead of grabbing a book, listening to music or taking a bath, put on your sneakers and go for a brisk walk. The rhythm of exercise and the peaceful surrounding of the great outdoors can help you relieve some of the built up tension. So if you want to take the first step towards a healthier body and mind, try to incorporate 30 minutes of brisk walking into your daily routine.
By: Lauren B. Wallace
About the Author:
Lauren B. Wallace writes health articles about fitness and nutrition.
Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies for antidepressants,
diet pills, and hoodia gordonii.