Diploma in Personal Training and Strength & Conditioning

What is Involved?

The course duration is ten months and student intakes occur at three stages throughout the year; during the first week of March, June, September and again in December. Lectures are delivered online every week by industry leaders and internationally recognised fitness trainers.

Students have access to course materials in their own time, with the programme completed over 9 months. The assessment is made up of:

• Written Assignments
• Multiple Choice Quizzes
• Practical Assessments
• Interview

Setanta College are industry leaders in the field of Strength & Conditioning and Performance Coaching. Our Diploma in Personal Training will set you apart with weekly course lectures and practical content. Don’t just ‘qualify’ to be a Personal Trainer; have the skill and experience to transform your client’s life.

Course Content

Students will study one module at a time, each lasting three months. The three modules you will complete in this course are:

1. Functional Screening
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   Module 1: Functional Screening

   This module introduces the coach to functional screening. It examines different approaches or schools of thought in this area. It traces the development of the area through to current and what may be considered state-of-the-art concepts and then introduces a range of basic screens – showing the learner how to set-up, conduct, and interpret the screens. It discusses the issues of compensations, weak links and several other aspects of this fascinating area. In addition it examines the scientific support for functional screening and training. By the end of the module the learner will:

   • Display a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles underpinning Functional Screening
   • Conduct functional screening tests for one or more athletes/players
   • Design effective development programmes for their athlete/players based on the screening outcomes
   • Appreciate the diverse approaches to screening for both sporting and non-sporting individuals

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2. Resistance Training
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   Module 2: Resistance Training

   This module introduces the coach to the area of Resistance Training in general. It features a historical description of the development of the field of study. It then examines the key principles upon which Resistance Training is based. The many and varied methods used in stability, strength, power and muscle mass development are described. The student will also acquire a range of skills including knowledge, know-how and competence within the area of Resistance Training so as to become a specialist coach of Strength and Conditioning. The practical areas covered are many and varied and include traditional circuit training, core stability, kettlebell, medicine ball, chain and other Resistance Training modes. By the end of the module the learner will:

   • Display a broad understanding of the Principles of Resistance Training
   • Appreciate the many and varied methods used to build stability, strength, power and speed-strength
   • Demonstrate an ability to coach a variety of resistance training methods
   • Understand and apply the concept of Periodisation in planning

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3. Advanced Resistance Training
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   Module 3: Advanced Resistance Training

   This module introduces the coach to weight training and weight lifting. It places particular emphasis on establishing excellent coaching skills. The content looks at the health and safety issues relating to weight training while the student is exposed to a detailed understanding of the practical coaching skills in weightlifting and weight training for sport. The module covers the many methods of introducing and teaching weightlifting and weight training to participants at the recreational level through to the elite level. Additionally, both the theory and practice of weight lifting and weight training for children is considered. By the end of this module the learner will:

   • Develop practical coaching skills in delivering weightlifting and weight training to the beginner and elite player or athlete
   • Become proficient in the application of the principles of weightlifting and weight training when planning and implementing conditioning programmes
   • Be proficient in organisation and planning weightlifting and weight training programmes of development for their chosen sport
   • Exercise creativity in delivering a programme of development within their training environment

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Along with the following REPS Ireland bespoke personal training topics: