The NCEF is an academic affiliate of the University of Limerick, offering the only university accredited Health/Fitness Professional Instructor qualifications in Ireland. Certificate, Diploma & Degree qualifications are awarded at Levels 6,7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) and at Levels 5 and 6 on the European Framework (EQF).

The NCEF is a registered FAS Trainer and is accredited by the European Health Fitness Association.

Some of the courses run by NCEF include;

- Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness
- NCEF Facility Operations
- NCEF Fit for Life – Lifestyle Management
- NCEF Personal Training Specialist Module
- NCEF Pilates and Corrective Exercise
- NCEF Studio Cycling (Spinning)
- B.Sc. in Exercise and Health Fitness

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Courses run by the leisure Industry Academy include;

• Fitness Instructor/Gym Instructor

• Kettlebells Instructor Course

• Personal Trainer Plus REPS IRELAND Level 4

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Courses run by Profi Fitness include;

• Aqua Instructor
• Advanced Step Class Instructor
• Bosu Training Instructor
• Circuit Training Instructor
• Cycling Training
• Fitball Instructor
• Fitness Class Instructor
• Isometric and Core Training Instructor
• Kettlebells Instructor
• Master Class Instructor
• Nutrition Consultant
• Running Coach
• Stretching Instructor
• Triathlon
• Tubing and Gymstick Class Instructor

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Litton Lane Training has been running health and fitness courses since 1987. As the years pass an increasing number of students are enrolling and graduating from an expanding list of courses. The head office is currently based at Dunboyne Business Park while courses run at a variety of other venues around the country.

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Therapists and tutors at NHC are working full time in complementary medicine and all have at least ten years of full time experience, are qualified in a minimum of three body-work therapies and are committed to ongoing development of their skills.

NHC offer practitioner diploma training courses in Therapeutic Massage and Reflexology. Also offer post-graduate practitioner diploma courses in remedial and sports massage and aromatherapy, as well as day and weekend seminars to advance and update therapist skills and we also hold classes in T’ai Chi and in Relaxation (Stress Control).

The Natural Healing Centre offer a range of treatments from reflexology through therapeutic massage and advanced sports and remedial bodywork, specialising in back, neck and joint problems and with a range of appointment times to suit busy lifestyles.

Professional Recognition
Natural Healing Centre are all full members of:
•    The Natural Healing Institute of Ireland.
•    The British Complementary Medicine Association.
•    The Irish Massage Therapy Association.
•    The National Register of Reflexologists.

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INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE & SPORTS THERAPY LTD

6-7 The Square, Annacotty, Co Limerick

061-201855 www.imst.ie

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Taping & Strapping Techniques Workshop

Detailed two day workshop that covers all aspects of sports taping and strapping techniques including theory of taping, contraindications and safety issues, tape types and equipment needed etc. Stretch and non-stretch tape methods will be used on different areas and joints of the body for injury treatment as well as prevention to include the following

- Foot taping to prevent/treat fallen arches

- Acute ankle sprain support

- Ankle instability taping

- Achilles tendon support

- Jumpers Knee support

- Vastus medialis re-education

- Knee collateral ligament support

- Figure of 8 support for the knee

- Sacro-iliac joint support

- Thoracic spine support

- Shoulder instability

- Tennis elbow

- Elbow hyperextension sprains

- Wrist strains

- Finger sprains

- Thumb strains

Course fees includes all tapes & bandages required, workshop certificate of attendance, manual of notes including pictures of step-by-step applications of taping techniques.

Pre-Requisites- No previous learning required

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After completing the NEFPC Pilates Course and becoming a Pilates Instructor you will be able to shape peoples bodies and help enhance their lives through this amazing form of exercise.

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The college offers courses in;

Acupuncture – Licentiate in TCM
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Medical Qigong (MQG)
Qigong for Health and Well-being
Undergraduate-level Acupuncture Training

To view more details about courses and contact information, use the following link; ICTCM – Findacourse.ie

Undertaking this 3 year course of study will enable you:

• To seek the cause of the disease
• To correct the cause of the disease
• To treat the patient as a whole
• To help the patient to get well and stay well

For more details or to enquire about this course, you can use the following link – Five Element Acupuncture on Findacourse.ie

Reflexology is a type of massage that relieves tension by applying pressure to parts of the feet, hands, or ears, and is based on the belief that there are reflex points in these areas that are connected to every part of the body. The Natural Healing Centre in Cork specialises in reflexology and has been training students for over 25 years. The Reflexology Course trains students to professional therapist level and is recognised by the BCMA, allowing graduates to practice in Ireland and the UK. The course is compromised of a theory module, in which students study both health sciences and client care, and a practical module, in which various reflexology techniques are put into practice. The course takes place over 14 months on a part-time evening course basis. Classes are twice a month, on a Monday and Wednesday evening of the same week from 7.00-10.00pm.

Homeopathy is a medical treatment that uses very small doses of natural substances, called remedies, to stimulate a person’s immune system. The British Institute of Homeopathy is located in Cork and Galway and offers a wide range of introductory and specialised courses in homeopathy including courses tailored for pharmacists, dental practitioners, and midwives. The Introductory Course concentrates on the fundamentals of homeopathy. The course is taught by distance education and takes place over 4-6 weeks. The syllabus includes the origins and philosophy of homeopathy, basic principles, sources and preparation of remedies, and homeopathic first aid and treatment of common ailments. For students with email access, there is an on-line study group to assist them. At the end of the class, a Certificate of Completion is awarded. Beyond the introduction, The General Diploma Course in Homeopathy is a more in-depth study and is also offered by distance education. The duration of the course is approximately two years and each student is assigned a personal tutor. Upon completion, the Diploma of the British Institute of Homeopathy is awarded.

For students who are interested in a career in homeopathy The Advanced Practitioner Diploma is a four-year professional course, the first 2 years of which are provided through distance education, while the last two years focus on clinical training. The British Institute also offers many specialised courses for medical professionals and homeopathic practitioners, for example the Diploma Course in Homeopathic Pharmacy that is 6-9 months in durations.

Acupuncture is used to treat pain and disease, and involves strategically inserting fine needles into points on the body’s surface. It is based on Chinese traditional medicine and stimulates the production of natural painkillers. The Irish College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ICTCM) in Dublin offers the professional Acupuncture Practitioner course over 3 years part time on weekends in Dublin starting in October 2011. The syllabus includes the history and philosophy of Chinese Medicine, specific theories of Chinese Medicine, principles and methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and clinical techniques and procedures. Graduates are automatically eligible for membership of the professional body that sets standards for Acupuncture training in Ireland.

Qigong, another type of Chinese Traditional Medicine, is the forerunner of Tai Chi. It is a meditative practice that uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body. Qi means energy and Gong means to gather with skill, thus Qigong is to gather energy with practiced skill. The ICTCM offers short weekend courses in Qigong two or three times a year for adult members of the public. Introductory workshops take place on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 to 4.00 each day. Each day can be taken separately as well, both the Introductory Workshop (Saturday) and the Follow-up (Sunday) one day workshops are available. Advance booking is required, and attendance on this course is a requirement for anyone wishing to take part in the ICTCM’s more advanced, on-going Qigong and Medical Qigong programmes.

This is just a sample of training courses on offer; each school offers many more courses for both the novice and the expert. In addition, the Health and Fitness courses category on Findacourse.ie contains details of the many nutrition and massage training courses on offer around Ireland.