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DUBLIN CORK

Accredited at EQF Level 4

Personal Training Qualifications

Message from theDIRECTOR

JOHN SHARKEYDirector, National Training Centre

Hello and thank you for your interest in NTC. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to say some words about why you should join our community of students and graduates. As returning graduates completing our continuing educational programmes will already know, NTC deliver our education programmes using a blended learning approach. Blended learning ensures you have an excellent educational experience where you can access NTC’s up to date resources available on our website. As the longest established fitness education provider in Ireland (we’ve been here since 1985 !) we know what it takes to ensure you graduate with the appropriate knowledge and skills to do the job.

Our experienced team of qualified tutors are pioneers in the health fitness arena. Health club owners and Leisure facility managers have been praising the standard of NTC graduates for over thirty years now. You can now become a proud health fitness instructor/personal trainer contributing to our National and Worldwide professional reputation. I was a founding director of the European Health Fitness Association (EHFA-now called Europe Active) and as such NTC has had representatives attending all important meetings at the European and International level. Our reputation and recognised standards mean you have a passport to the world with no shortage of employment opportunities for people with the right personality here in Ireland or overseas.

Our syllabus is comprehensive. On successful completion of our programme you will have all the skills and knowledge required of the level 4 Personal Trainer as well as being a health fitness instructor. NTC offer a wide suite of post-graduate courses providing you with unique opportunities to develop a solid career into the future. Of course we are aware that other training providers try to copy what we do here at NTC but we view that as a complement. Be sure to speak to as many people as possible before making your final decision on a course that could change your life. Do not accept an imitation. One visit to NTC to view our excellent facilities and to speak with any of our amazing staff will leave you assured you are in the right hands.

I wish you every success in your studies.

John Sharkey MSc

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I completed my studies at the National Training Centre Dublin back in 2009 in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training. The best course and decision I ever made in my life. Since then I have moved to Vancouver Canada and have been working in the fitness industry and added on many accredited programmes to my cert. ZOE QUINN

Ireland’s leading educator in Health Fitness and Bodywork Therapies04

Our Programmes


The National Training Centre offers a range of Personal Trainer qualification programmes which allow for speciality in areas which are in big demand in the fitness profession.

Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training(Dublin and Cork)This programme includes:

• Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training,• Step Aerobics• Kettlebell Training

The gold standard in the fitness profession and will qualify you to teach gym based resistance training, studio based group exercise to music and one to one personal training. This programme includes the choreographed aspects of exercise to music, known to many as ‘aerobics’

Weight Training, Gym Instructor and Personal Training(Dublin and Cork)This programme includes:

• Weight Training and Gym Instruction• Kettlebell Training

This will qualify you to teach gym based resistance training, and one to one personal training. This programme does not include the choreographed aspects of exercise to music, known to many as ‘aerobics’

Strength and Conditioning and Personal Training(Dublin)This programme’s emphasis is on strength and conditioning and includes four separate National Qualifications • Weight Training and Gym Instruction• Kettlebell Training• Suspension Training • Strength and Conditioning for Personal Trainers

This will qualify you to teach strength training, endurance, weight loss, body building, general fitness, gym based resistance training, and one to one personal training. This programme does not include the choreographed aspects of exercise to music, known to many as ‘aerobics’

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Options 1 and 2 both cost the same and it really comes down to whether you feel you will teach studio based group exercise classes after you qualify. If you do, then Option 1 is for you. If not, then it’s Option 2.

Option 3 includes two additional qualifications for those who want to concentrate on strength and conditioning and costs slightly more.

Synoptic Syllabus

Below you will find the main syllabus categories. There are many smaller categories which are also covered.

Anatomy, Physiology and MyologyStudents learn about the anatomy of the human body and the functions, names and descriptions of the relevant muscles.

Resistance Training The safe use of equipment and weights and the effects individual pieces have on specific muscle groups.

Group Exercise The safe implementation of group exercise methods to facilitate the best results for group training.

Diet and NutritionSports nutrition and the nutritional values of every day foods and supplements including National Standards and Guidelines.

The list of covered areas includes: » Anatomy, Physiology and

Myology » Sports Nutrition » Concepts and Components of

Health Related Fitness » Exercise Physiology » Flexibility and Stretching » Resistance Training machine and

free weight exercises » Exercise to Music, Choreography

and Music Appreciation - (Option 1 only - see page 3)

» Core stability and bodyweight training

» Role of the Personal Trainer in business, ethics and professional responsibilities

» Client appraisal and motivational interviewing

» Fitness assessment » Functional Kinesiology and

Biomechanics

» Circuit training » Plan, design and evaluate gym

based programmes » Plan, design and evaluate

exercise sessions » Plan and design exercise to

music based sessions - (Option 1 only - see page 3)

» Plan, design and evaluate a periodised training programme for an individual client

» Health and Safety » Exercise and special conditions » Assessment » Self directed learning via learner

workbook » Strength and Conditioning -

(Option 3 only - see page 3) » Kettlebell Training » Suspension Training - (Option 3

only - see page 3)

» Step Aerobics - (Option 1 only - see page 3)

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The options cover a variety of content. All options include Resistance Training, Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Nutrition and Personal Training.


YOUR FUTURE Once the course has been successfully completed you can work as a fully qualified fitness instructor and / or personal trainer. The National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training is welcomed by all employers in Ireland and is also accepted around the world.

International Recognition

When you have successfully completed any of the Personal Training programmes available from the National Training Centre you will be awarded certification at European Qualification Framework (EQF) Level 4. This is the highest standard available within the EU for fitness instructors and personal trainers.You will also be entitled to join REPs Ireland at their highest level. REPs maintain the independent register of

exercise professionals in Ireland, and as the Irish confederation member of the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals (iCREPS), they have reciprocal recognition with other confederation members.

There are currently confederation members from Ireland, Australia, Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, USA and UK.

This means that once you any of our Personal Training qualifications, and are registered with REPs Ireland you will be recognised as a health fitness professional in all of the above countries. Countries which are not confederation members do not generally have any employment restrictions for fitness professionals so you will also be free to work in those locations.


Our Highly Qualified Professional TeamExercise, Health Studies and Personal Training

Noeleen Gregory

Larry Geraghty

Michelle O’Melia

Maeve Carroll

Daniel Iannelli

Ray Lynch

Karl McEntegart

Janette Penney

Noeleen holds an MSc in Exercise and Nutrition Science and has almost completed her second Masters in Education. She specialises in Resistance Training, Nutrition and Fitness Assessment and also heads up NTC’s Examinations Department.

Daniel’s background is in MMA and he competes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The holder of a H. Dip. in Sports and Leisure Management, Daniel tutors Resistance Training and also teaches on our Strength and Conditioning and Kettlebell courses.

Larry specialises in Resistance Training and Postural Analysis. In addition to being a senior tutor on NTC’s Neuromuscular Therapy course he also teaches on our Suspension Training and Strength and Conditioning courses.

Ray holds a BSc (Hons) in Health Services from DIT and a MA in Management from UCD. He has worked extensively in the corporate health fitness market and tutors Group Exercise to Music and Indoor Cycling for NTC.

Michelle holds an MSc in Exercise and Nutrition Science and tutors Group Exercise to Music, Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Fitness Assessment and Special Conditions. She is also the course manager.

Karl holds a B.Eng (Hons) from DCU and has been involved in the fitness industry since 2002. A fully qualified ASA Swimming Teacher and lifeguard, Karl tutors Resistance Training, Exercise Programming and Exercise Principles for NTC.

Maeve is a highly qualified health fitness professional and has gained vast experience not only in Ireland but also in Australia where she ran a very successful personal training and Pilates business. Maeve teaches Group Exercise to Music.

Janette holds a B.B.S. from Trinity College Dublin and is currently completing her Masters there. She tutors Anatomy and Physiology, Group Exercise to Music, Business Aspects, and Exercise Principles. She also tutors our Pilates courses.


Brighid is an energetic instructor with great knowledge of health and fitness who practices what she preaches. She is a keen runner, competing in the regular BHAA races and runs her own Sports Pilates classes in Cork.

John holds degrees from Bachelors to Masters in health related areas. He is a Clinical Anatomist, published author and a full member of the Medical and Science team for the OCI. He is the founder and academic director of NTC.

A Chartered Physiotherapist, Séan holds an MSc and an MBA and is presently a PhD candidate at University of Limerick researching rheumatoid arthritis and exercise. He mainly tutors Anatomy and Physiology and Resistance Training.

Craig operates his own successful gym and personal training business and is passionate about fitness. Craig tutors primarily in Cork on the Resistance Training, Fitness Assessment and Exercise Principles modules.

Karen looks after student registrations and the day to day operation of NTC’s office of administration. Karen is also student liaison for all queries relating to student grant applications for the Department of Social Protection.

Linda is responsible for student finances and accounts in the National Training Centre and also looks after the certification process. She is also responsible for the smooth provision of course materials making sure that students have the correct resources.

Fidelma, a director of NTC, has a long history of involvement in the creation of European standards for fitness. She is the course coordinator with responsibility for content and review, ensuring the highest standards are met.

Greg is the head of administration with responsibility for day to day operations at NTC. He is also responsible for the design and production of NTC documentation, ICT procedures and has overall responsibility for our web presence.

Brighid Liston

Sean McKenna

Karen Cosgrave Linda Byrne

Fidelma Conlon Greg Merriman

OUR FULL TIME ADMIN TEAM

John Sharkey

Craig Clifford

Every NTC tutor qualified to teachAll our tutors hold a teaching qualification from NUI


We deliver our programmes at multiple locations around the country in excellent modern, fully equipped facilities from our custom

built Dublin facility to University College Cork’s Mardyke Arena. Our programmes also represent excellent value for money with lesser programmes from some of our competitors costing many thousands of euro more. We have been here for over thirty years so you can be confident that we will be here for you in the future.

You would be amazed at the number of tutors on other provider’s programmes who have no formal teaching qualification. All NTC

tutors are qualified to teach, with many also holding Masters Degrees. All have been trained to facilitate the delivery of course contents to adults of mixed ability and are extremely supportive of students throughout their time at NTC. We believe that every student deserves the very best opportunities.

The National Training Centre has been established since 1985 and during the intervening period our staff have been at the

cutting edge of development of the fitness industry in Europe. NTC is a founding member of the EHFA and was at the forefront of creating the European minimum standards. NTC have also been core members of many European fitness projects within the European Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP).

Why Choose NTC ?Go For The Gold Standard !

Through outstanding education, training and support, we will help you to achieve your goals – whether you’re looking to enter work, improve your career prospects or progress to higher education. Together, we can help you take that important next step towards a better future, giving you the qualifications, skills and confidence you need for success.

The Highest Standard in Ireland. Guaranteed !

There is a multitude of courses available from a variety of training providers, so why should you choose to complete your health fitness instructor and personal trainer qualification with us ?

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Just to say thanks a lot for your excellent classes in both ETM and in particular Sports Nutrition. I really found the course to be a very high standard and the level of tuition very impressive. John O’ Carroll, Dublin 14

Fantastic facility. I simply can’t wait to come back. The tutors are great and very high standards are expected and delivered to students. Caroline Mallon, Swords

Thanks very much to all the tutors at NTC for all your help. You all made this course very enjoyable and I’m sure the whole group had as much fun as I did. This course was the best learning experience I have come across and I thank you for that. Iva Ramini, Dublin 4

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to John, all the staff and tutors for their support and guidance over the past months. You all made the educational experience of doing the course a terrific one. I feel much more confident about getting out there and helping people to realise their goals.

Your care and respect for the class was always evident, none more so than before and during exam time. As a pretty busy parent, I was a little unsure about when I’d get the time to study and practice but because everything was so well structured, it made life so much easier. Shane O’Neill, Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin.

What do our graduates say ?

Karen Reynolds, Swords, Co. DublinA very big thank you for a wonderful course. You are all very special people in differ-ent ways. Your professionalism and knowledge delivered with love fun and passion shines through at all times. I will miss you all very much. Be that body !!

Brian McConville, Dublin 14I really did enjoy it ... thanks to the motivational teachers for their enthusiasm and support ... also Karen and Greg in admin ... always very helpful and obliging.


ScheduleThe National Training Centre’s Personal Training Programmes take place four times per year in Dublin and twice per year in Cork.

Dublin Morning Course This runs from Monday to Thursday - 11:00 to 13:00 and generally starts on the last Monday of April and the first Monday of October.

Dublin Afternoon Course This runs from Monday to Thursday - 14:00 to 16:30 and generally starts on the last Monday of January and the last Monday of July.

Dublin Evening Course This runs on Monday and Wednesday - 19:00 to 21:30 and Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00. It generally starts on the last Monday of January and the last Monday of July.

This runs on Tuesday and Thursday - 19:00 to 21:30 and Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00. It generally starts on the last Tuesday of April and the first Tuesday of October.

Cork Weekend Course This runs on Saturday and Sunday - 10:30 to 16:30 and generally starts in February and September each year.

See www.ntc.ie for exact start dates.

Programme FeesYour investment in your future !

Course Fees

• National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training - €2250.00

• National Qualification in Weight Training and Gym Instruction - €2,250.00

Places can be booked on payment of a non-refundable deposit of €500.00. The balance of fees can be paid in full up to the course start date and a discount of €150.00 applies - total payable is €2,100.00.

Alternatively you can pay the balance in two installments of €875.00, the first installment paid by the course start date and the second installment paid within one month of the course start date - total payable is €2,250.00.

• National Qualification in Strength and Conditioning and Personal Training - €2,490.00

Places can be booked on payment of a non-refundable deposit of €500.00. The balance of fees can be paid in full up to the course start date and a discount of €150.00 applies - total payable is €2,340.00.

Alternatively you can pay the balance in two installments of €995.00, the first installment paid by the course start date and the second installment paid within one month of the course start date - total payable is €2,490.00.

EXAMINATION FEESExamination fees of €200.00 are payable around week twelve of all courses for students who wish to sit exams.

LocationsThe National Training Centre’s Personal Training Programmes take place in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.

Dublin National Training Centre,15 - 16 Saint Joseph’s ParadeDorset StreetDublin 7

Cork Mardyke Arena, University College CorkWestern RoadCork


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REGISTRATION FORM

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Please complete all sections using a ballpoint pen and return to our Dublin head office address shown above. If you require any assistance with completing this form please contact us by telephone or email.

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Your signature here indicates that the information which you have provided on this form is true and complete and that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of enrolment.

The details entered on this form will be used by the NTC to contact you before, during and after the course. We will also pass your name, email address and mobile telephone number to potential employers and clients post graduation. If you do not want your details passed on to potential employers and clients please tick this box.

AttendanceAll courses involve attendance at various times and on various dates for varying durations depending on the course option chosen.We guarantee to provide all tutorials as advertised in literature specific to each course. It is the student’s responsibility to attend every tutorial. If a student misses any tutorial it may be possible, depending on the course, to attend the same tutorial on a different date and, possibly, at a different venue. Should a student wish to attend a missed tutorial they must pay a repeat tutorial fee. Where advance notification is given prior to a course starting date, it may be possible, subject to availability, for a student to attend on a different date and at a different venue without incurring any additional charge. This is not possible without approval prior to the course start date except where the Educational Committee of the National Training Centre have offered approval in response to a written student request where genuine compassionate or medical reasons have been offered. Where an individual’s ability to attend has been influenced by a medical reason, an opportunity to repeat may be offered and the fee payable waived. Medical reasons for non-attendance must be confirmed by means of a medical certificate and any social reason for missing a weekend e. g. wedding, holiday etc. will not be considered valid justification for waiving the repeat fee unless notification was given at the time of enrolment.Examination and QualificationStudents are eligible to sit final examinations irrespective of the number of tutorials attended, although the ability to pass final examinations, particularly those of a practical nature, diminishes in proportion to the number of missed tutorials.On courses which require it, students must complete their Learner Workbook and submit it on the specified days. Failure to submit any of the required tasks precludes the student from qualification and graduation.Reasonable accommodationAny student who has a learning difficulty should bring this fact to the attention of our administration staff in advance of securing a place on their chosen course of studies. Alternatively you can ask to speak to a senior tutor in confidence before paying any fees. NTC will always support students with learning difficulties as best we can within our limitations.Rules and regulationsThe National Training Centre has set rules and regulations regarding professional attendance, time-keeping, personal appearance, conduct, etc. You agree to abide by such conditions, our Code of Ethics and National Standards and Guidelines.Ability to participateAll applicants for courses have a responsibility to ensure that they are not suffering from any illness or injury which may prevent their complete participation on the course. Applicants must also ensure that they do not suffer from any communicable disease and furthermore, should they contract such a disease during the term where they are participating on the course, that they will not attend for the duration of the period during which they could

infect fellow students.Course specific informationBefore paying any deposit or course fees you must ensure that you have read all the information available regarding each course, including all published data on the National Training Centre website at www.ntc.ie and any downloadable literature which may be available for individual courses. If you would prefer a printed copy of the course literature please contact our office of administration and we will arrange a copy for you. Having read all available information please ask any additional questions you may have by telephone or at any open days or interviews. We want you to make the right choice.EligibilityThe eligibility requirements for courses vary. Please check that you meet the eligibility requirements outlined for each course before enrolling. It is each student’s individual responsibility to ensure that they meet any and all eligibility requirements prior to enrolment.Withdrawal and non-completionStudents who fail to complete any course will receive no refund of course fees paid and course fees which are owing will still have to be paid. For courses which allow booking through the payment of a deposit, any deposits paid are nonrefundable in all circumstances and any balance of course fees which have been paid, either separately or as part of a single payment which includes the deposit and / or balance payment, may only be refunded in line with the advertised refund policy.Places on programmes of education are nontransferable in all instances.Where there is a medical reason why a student is unable to commence or complete a course where fees have already been paid, they may apply to the Educational Committee of the National Training Centre to defer their participation to a later date. All submissions to the Educational Committee of the National Training Centre must be made in writing and sent to our Dublin Head Office postal address or [email protected] decision of the Educational Committee in all such matters is final. The Educational Committee of the National Training Centre meet on the last Friday of each month and when the last Friday of a month falls on a public holiday correspondence may not be dealt with until the following month. Requests for deferral must be accompanied by medical certification.Refund policyWhere written notice of nonparticipation is received, fees will be refunded on the following scale:Six weeks before the course start date - 80% refundFive weeks before the course start date - 70% refundFour weeks before the course start date - 60% refundLess than four weeks before the course start date - 0% refundRefunds will not be considered in any circumstances once a course has started. All course fees must be paid once the course has started. If you must drop out of a course due to illness (or other reason), remaining course fees must be paid in full.For courses which have provision for the payment of fees by instalment

students must complete and return a direct debit mandate form at the time of enrolment. Non-payment of fees due by installment may result in a student being refused permission to continue with their participation on the course, to sit examinations, to receive examination results and awarding of certificates. If students face any unforeseen circumstances which have a negative impact on their ability to pay installments due, they should contact the NTC office of administration as soon as possible.Advanced certification programmes which do not have an option for payment of deposit and balance, are not eligible for the refund policy and all fees paid will be forfeited in the event of a student cancellation or non-attendance.Examination feesStudents wishing to sit final examination for the National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training must pay examination fees at approximately week 12 of the programme. The cost for assessment for the National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training Upgrade Course must be paid when registering for assessment. The cost of examination and assessment for all other programmes is included in the course fee.General conditions of enrolmentCourse start dates may be subject to change. If a course start date changes you will be offered the opportunity to transfer your enrolment to the new date or to receive a full refund of any fees paid. Should a course be cancelled or postponed the National Training Centre will not be held responsible for any additional costs incurred by the student, including, but not limited to, transport or accommodation.Once a course commences, although extremely unlikely, class dates and times may be subject to change.Tutors for individual classes on courses, venues for courses and individual classes, and course fees may be subject to change.Fees for multi-year programmes may be subject to change from year to year.Any and all special offers and/or promotions offered in relation to enrollment for any course are always subject to availability. Although the National Training Centre will always endeavour to meet all demands in relation to such offers, should there be no availability for any offer an alternative or cash amount will not be offered.Use of all study facilities is at the discretion of staff and tutors of the NTC and its agents.Certificates and other qualifications will only be awarded once a student has successfully completed all assessments associated with their course and once all fees have been paid and any evidence required for proof of eligibility has been submitted.It is important for potential students to understand that places on all courses are available on a first come first served basis. If you feel quite certain that this is the course for you we would advise that you pay a deposit as soon as possible in order to avoid potential disappointment.

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A complete range of exciting add-ons

You can find comprehensive information about all of our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes online at www.ntc.ie

Advanced Certification Programmes

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Suspension Training Kettlebell TrainingRope TrainingStrength and ConditioningIndoor CyclingFitness for ChildrenPre and Post Natal ExerciseExercise for Older AdultsStep AerobicsFunctional Integrative Training

The National Training Centre also offers a full range of the most exciting and in demand add-ons for qualified fitness instructors and personal trainers.

Once you have qualified with the National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training you can select from a range of one and two day speciality programmes to enhance your status.

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