Become a Personal Trainer

Our Diploma in Personal Training will give you the skill set to instruct, provide personalised workouts, offer variety and help individuals and teams achieve their goals.

For over 10 years we have helped our students develop a firm understanding and insight into the ever-changing science of Strength & Conditioning. Our Diploma builds on this experience and includes an internationally recognised Certificate in Fitness and Conditioning which will equip you to develop and train clients more effectively.

Our flexible learning plan is perfect for the coach, trainer, athlete and working professional. Log onto our lectures anytime, anywhere, and learn the skills to become a sought-after Personal Trainer. Get practical experience at our workshops (choose from Thurles, Galway, Cork or Dublin) and have access to our tutors throughout your time with us. We will support you every step of the way.

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. Meet the Setanta College Team here.

Course materials are studied in your own time, with continuous assessment and 6 practical workshops making up your final grade. You are assessed on your logbooks, assignments and final project where you must apply your knowledge in a practical way.

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.

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Continue Your Studies

Graduates of our Diploma in Personal Training can easily progress their career with Setanta College through our “Bridging Module”. The Bridging Module is designed to allow a direct progression for Diploma in Personal Training graduates onto our Strength & Conditioning pathway, meaning students would have the opportunity to enrol in our Certificate in Strength and Conditioning at a reduced price.

Due to the extent of Resistance Training material covered in the Diploma, students will be enrolled onto the bridging module. This consists of 6 weeks of content with one assignment to complete.

After completing the assignment, the student is prepared to enter directly onto Module 5 (Speed Development) of the Strength & Conditioning pathway.

• Resistance Training
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  Module 4: Resistance Training 3

  This 6 week module provides an overview of Fitness and Conditioning which serves as necessary background information for the course. It covers the components or elements of fitness, the principles of training and coaching as well as introducing the student to the scientific support for these principles. From the practical side it examines important aspects as warm-up, cool-down and provides an introductory insight into planning and periodisation. By the end of this module the learner will:

  • Display a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Fitness and Conditioning
  • Apply the Principles of Coaching and Training in their chosen sport
  • Critically evaluate the Needs of his or her player or athlete

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• Speed Development
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  Module 5: Speed Development

  This 12 week module introduces the coach to the multi-faceted area of speed development and in particular to the various components of speed. It ensures that the learner has a deep understanding of all the components and elements related to speed. The methods used to develop and advance speed using a variety of approaches are described and discussed. The practical coaching of speed is also a key feature of this module’s work. At the end of this module the learner will:

  • Screen/evaluate the athlete or player and interpret and present the findings and implications
  • Outline and explain the background and principles in planning and preparing speed training programmes
  • Demonstrate practical coaching competency in administering a speed training programme
  • Exercise appropriate judgement in planning, design and supervisory functions

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• Endurance Development
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  Module 6: Endurance Development

  This module introduces the coach to endurance development. It considers the various components of endurance and examines the principles underpinning endurance development. The module will also describe the physiological basis for the development of endurance and the impact of concurrent training for other fitness components. The student will also study best practice for developing various types of endurance in general but specifically how to develop endurance for their own sport. At the end of this module the learner will:

  • Outline and explain the background and principles in planning and preparing endurance training programmes
  • Critically evaluate the different modes used for endurance development
  • Display specialised knowledge and competence in administering a practical endurance based programme
  • Recognise the limitation of current knowledge in endurance training

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