Certificate in Exercise

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Certificate in Exercise Health Fitness (NCEF
Level 1) PEAI/ NCEF is an academic affiliate
of theUniversity of Limerick
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Background History

• 1985- Concerns about standards of courses
• PEAI liaises with Depts of Education, Health,
  Thomond College and Health Clubs with a view to
  initiating the programme

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Background History

• 1991 Thomond College integrated into University
  of Limerick
• 1997 onwards negotiations take place relating to
  the integration of the NCEF into the University
  of Limerick structure
• 2006 The PEAI/NCEF formally becomes an academic
  affiliate of the University of Limerick

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UL Affiliation Accreditation

• PEAI/ NCEF recognised as an academic affiliate
  of the University of Limerick
• From Sept 2006 all NCEF registered students on
  NCEF / UL accredited programmes are deemed
  students of the University of Limerick and are
  therefore subject to all UL academic regulations
  and receive full UL academic credit on successful
  completion.

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NCEF Mission Statement

• To promote the highest standards possible in the
  preparation of Exercise and Fitness Instructors
  through a sound professional education and
  training structure that meets the changing needs
  of the Irish Fitness/Leisure Industry

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Certificate Programme Content

• Modules Assessment
  Procedures

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Modules

• Module 1 Introduction to Human Movement
  Studies (Kinesiology)
• Module 2 Lifestyle, Fitness Wellness
• Module 3 Health Related Physical Fitness (HRPF)
  Assessment Programme Design
• Module 4 Exercise Health Fitness
  Management Work Placement

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Modules (contd.)

• Module 5 Occupational First Aid for Exercise
  Physical Activity (independent extra
  qualification which is included in the programme
  fees)
• Module 6 Applied Exercise Health Fitness
  Instruction 1 (Exercise to Music)
• Module 7 Applied Exercise Health Fitness
  Instruction 2 (Resistance Training)
• Module 8 Applied Exercise Health Fitness
  Instruction 3 (Circuit training Body
  Conditioning)

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Modules (Contd)

• Module 9 Applied Exercise Health Fitness
  Instruction 4 (Step Training Flexibility)
• Module 10 Exercise Fitness Applications
  (The final practical and written examinations)

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Assessment Procedures

• Continuous Assessment
• Within each module
• Work Placement report
• Students should be successful in the above
  elements in order to go forward for Module 10
  Examinations
• Module 10 Exercise Fitness Applications
• Final Practical Examination
• Final Written Examination
• All elements must be successfully completed to
  gain the award

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Module 10Exercise Fitness ApplicationsThe
Practical Examination Element

• Warm Up choice of
• Step aerobics or
• Exercise to music or
• Free movement
• 5 minutes duration

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Module 10Exercise Fitness ApplicationsThe
Practical Examination Element

• Workout Phase
• 12 mins of Step Aerobics plus 8 minutes of Body
  Conditioning or
• 12 mins of Exercise to Music plus 8 mins of Body
  Conditioning or
• 12 mins of Circuit Training plus 8 mins of Body
  Conditioning

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Module 10Exercise Fitness ApplicationsThe
Practical Examination Element

• Resistance Training Section
• 2 exercises taught on a one to one basis from a
  prescribed list
• Post-stretch
• 1 floor based stretch taught on a one to one
  basis from a prescribed list

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Module 10Exercise Fitness ApplicationsThe
written Synoptic Paper

• 2 hours duration
• Questions from all modules
• Ten questions, complete eight

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The Certificate in Exercise Health Fitness

• Qualifies you to
• Work in a gym/leisure centre
• Set up your own gym/leisure centre
• Set up your own classes in ex to music, step,
  circuits, body conditioning

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The Certificate in Exercise Health Fitness

• Qualifies you to
• Work as the physical fitness trainer with sports
  teams
• Conduct fitness assessments on individuals or
  groups (teams) and from the results of those
  assessment design an appropriate exercise
  programme
• All the above are related to dealing with
  individuals 18yrs and upwards

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Continuing Professional Development
It is envisaged that Specialist , Level 2
Level 3 will accrue credit towards a Diploma
Award to be submitted to UL in 2006-07
Level 3 Tutor Training (Diploma)
Level 2 Personal Training
Aqua Specialist
Older Adult Specialist
Children's Specialist
Fit For Life Specialist
Certificate in Exercise Health Fitness
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Student Code of Conduct

• Attendance 80 necessary overall and 70 in
  each Module
• Punctuality
• Missed Assessments
• Participation in practical sessions
• Extra Classes in own time
• Contact procedures with Course Coordinator
• Class representative

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NCEF National Register

• The NCEF National Register is a framework through
  which the NCEF endeavours to provide a top
  quality service to registered fitness
  professionals

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NCEF National Register

• Benefits
• Membership of a body of Exercise and
  Health/Fitness professionals
• Insurance can be obtained at an NCEF rate from
  Fit-Pro UK
• Complimentary copy of the NCEF Fitness News
  published 3 times per year and includes
  up-to-date information on research and exercise
  trends

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NCEF National Register

• Benefits
• Discounts in fees on NCEF programmes,
  conventions, workshops etc
• Discounts with certain workout music and clothing
  companies
• Enhanced employment opportunities

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On Acceptance

• All students accepted onto the NCEF programmes of
  study are required to purchase the following
• Stability ball - 10 approx.
• Dynaband - 10 approx.
• This equipment must be brought to class for use
  on specific dates, to aid practice and
  preparation between sessions

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On Acceptance

• The following requirements must be submitted with
  non refundable deposit in order for your
  application to be processed
• 2 Passport size photos
• Screening Form and signed Code of Practice
  completed by applicant
• Applicant Clearance formcompleted by GP, signed
  and stamped
• All written medical clearance must be in place by
  the first day to be eligible to attend day 1

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Fees Payment Scheme

• On offer of a place on the programme
• Non refundable deposit 975
• due by date stated on letter or place may be
  reoffered
• Date notified to you final balance1220
• Total Fees Payable 2175
• paid by credit card/cheque/money order

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Fees Payment Scheme

• Programme fees include
• All tutoring fees
• Programme manual
• Computer assisted Learning CD package
• Examination fees
• Occupational First Aid Programme

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Course requirements

• Pre-attendance at classes
• Appropriate workout gear supportive trainers
• Music CD. Your tutors will guide you to correct
  choice
• Organisation of one person who is not an NCEF
  student or a qualified fitness instructor to
  participate in final examinations

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Contact Details
NCEF Head Office PESS Building University of
Limerick Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Email
ncef_at_ul.ie Website www.ncefinfo.com
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