QQI Exercise and Fitness course

QQI Level 5 component certificate in Exercise and Fitness (5N2668)

Learners have 10 weeks to work at their own pace and can start at any time of year

Accredited
Qualification on the NFQ (Ireland).

Tutor-supported
eLearning course with Tutor Support.

Flexible
Start any time and work at your own pace.

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Learn anytime, anywhere.

QQI Exercise and Fitness course

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Course Details

This distance learning, QQI Exercise and Fitness course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

This course is aimed at providing learners with the knowledge and skills needed to design, implement, and assess a variety of different exercise and fitness activities. It will equip learners with the skills necessary to recognise and assess the exercise and fitness needs of different groups and to devise suitable plans of exercise for these groups with principles of best practise and health and safety in mind.

View a detailed list of the learning outcomes for this course on our learning outcomes page.

How you will learn

By enrolling on this course, you’ll receive 24/7 access to the eLearning platform for the full duration of your studies. This includes a detailed course manual, engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and dedicated one-to-one tutor support via a messaging system. You’ll also have access to the CMIT Digital Library, providing a wealth of additional resources.

The course materials for this QQI-certified programme are clearly structured and easy to follow. You can conveniently upload your assessments online and receive feedback through the eLearning platform. You will receive personalised feedback from your tutor on each assessment you submit. The CMIT eLearning platform is accessible from any internet-connected computer, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.

Who should complete this Exercise and Fitness course?
  • Fitness Enthusiasts: This course is ideal for individuals who have a genuine interest in fitness and want to deepen their knowledge in exercise techniques, nutrition, and wellness.
  • Personal Trainers: If you’re already working as a personal trainer or aspire to become one, this course can enhance your credentials and equip you with a comprehensive understanding of fitness principles.
  • Healthcare Professionals: Healthcare workers, such as nurses or physiotherapists, can benefit from this course to incorporate exercise and fitness programs into their patient care strategies.
  • Sports Coaches: Coaches involved in various sports disciplines can find value in this course to better guide their athletes in terms of conditioning, injury prevention, and performance improvement.
  • Career Changers: If you’re considering a career change and have a passion for health and fitness, this course can serve as a foundational step in pursuing a new career in the fitness industry.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Leaving Cert, Level 4 award or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
  • Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland and hold a valid PPS Number.
  • As this NFQ qualification is delivered through English it is necessary to have sufficient written English skills to complete this course. Those who are not fluent in English will be required to provide evidence of meeting a minimum English language and literacy competency of B2 in writing, reading, listening, and speaking on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, learners must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Topics covered in this QQI Exercise and Fitness course
Unit 1: Human physiology and fitness
  • Physical fitness
  • Appropriate levels of physical activity for distinct groups
  • The principles of training
  • Human physiology and exercise
  • Nutrition for sport and exercise
Unit 2: The fitness training industry
  • The role of the fitness trainer
  • Health and safety responsibility of trainers
  • Trends in exercise and fitness
Unit 3: Conducting fitness assessments
  • How to complete fitness assessments
  • Heart rate at rest
  • Target heart rate
  • Push-up test
  • Sit-up test
  • Sit-and-reach test
  • Body Mass Index
  • Bodyfat percentage
  • Fitness assessment template
Unit 4: Standard fitness activities
  • Warmup
  • Aerobic: indoor cycling
  • Aerobic: running
  • Basic ‘step aerobics’ techniques
  • Squat movements
  • Lunge movements
  • Hinge movements
  • Push movements
  • Pull movements
  • Core movements
  • Machine movements
Unit 5: Fitness workouts
  • Instruction and delivery of a workout
  • Methods of training
  • Low-intensity steady-state (LISS) workouts
  • High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts
  • ‘Step aerobics’ workouts
  • Circuit training workouts
  • Resistance training workouts
  • Flexibility and body conditioning workouts
Assessment
  • This Exercise and Fitness course is assessed through completion of an assignment worth 20%, a skills demonstration (completed by recording a video) worth 50%, and an online theory-based examination worth 30%.
  • An assignment is a task or set of tasks completed by a learner to demonstrate understanding of specific learning outcomes. A skills demonstration is a practical assessment where the learner performs specific that demonstrate a range of skills. An exam is a formal, timed assessment used to evaluate a learner’s knowledge and understanding under controlled conditions. Learners are required to have access to Zoom in order to complete the exam. The exam must be completed on a PC or laptop with a camera.
  • Assessments are submitted online via the eLearning site. They are reviewed by the course tutor and feedback is provided to learners within 5 working days. Learners are only permitted to submit one assessment at a time and must receive feedback on one assessment before submitting the next. All work submitted must be the learners own work.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
  • This Exercise and Fitness course leads to a Level 5 component award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 5 component certificate as credit towards the following QQI Major Award: Level 5 Healthcare Support (5M4339). For more details contact us.
Accreditation
  • Following successful completion, you will receive a QQI Level 5 component certificate in Exercise and Fitness (5N2668) from QQI. This component is worth 15 credits.
  • This is the most up to date programme on this topic and it has been developed based on learning outcomes which are approved by QQI.
  • Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. More information can be found on the Accreditation Details page.

 

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September 22, 2025

All the learning material has been easy to use so far, and having a tutor available to ask questions when needed is reassuring.

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August 5, 2025

Very good.

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June 4, 2025

It was easy to manage my studies, since all the material was online. The assistance by my tutor Rebecca Kenny was amazing, she helped me step by step in the process of getting things done properly; and the price, of the course, had a fair value compared to the amount of knowledge given and the certification.

Student May 2025

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May 27, 2025

The course is well laid out. Plenty of good information in the booklets. It was a nice refresher for me personally on the topics i had covered in my B.Ed in PE. The content on offer would be of huge benefit to someone starting out/with not much experience in this area.

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May 27, 2025

Everything was perfect.

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May 27, 2025

I found the course very informative. The staff and feedback was very helpful. The online eLearning platform was easy to use

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April 3, 2025

Great course. Highly efficient and helpful tutor.

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April 3, 2025

Great course. Highly efficient and helpful tutor

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March 20, 2025

There is absolutely no negative feedback everything went smoothly.

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March 20, 2025

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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February 5, 2025

Easy to understand and follow with good information.

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February 5, 2025

Excellent content. Not only for an exercise and fitness perspective on how to effectively train people in a one on one or group setting, showing them proper form technique on various movements, different types of physical activity, etc, but it also had chapters on anatomy and nutrition which was very interesting

Student January 2025

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January 13, 2025

it has been very useful and the layout of the course is very easy to follow and understand.

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January 13, 2025

Plenty of good information, having done the ITEC course previously I am impressed with the level of knowledge and information you have packed into the course without it being overwhelming.

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December 19, 2024

Very interesting and easy to follow, with plenty of time to do it

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December 17, 2024

Happy to have taken it and build up opportunities going forward.

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November 21, 2024

I enjoyed my time studying for my course and would definitely come back to study more.

Student November 2024

Best tutor and the best course.

November 12, 2024

Best tutor and the best course.

Student November 2024
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Very interesting course. I am glad that the grading of the course is not all written work, that the practical part, video demonstrating is a high percentage of the marks.

October 7, 2024

Very interesting course. I am glad that the grading of the course is not all written work, that the practical part, video demonstrating is a high percentage of the marks.

Student October 2024
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Great course,good information about all topics and everything from assessments to documents were straightforward.

October 1, 2024

Great course,good information about all topics and everything from assessments to documents were straightforward.

Student September 2024
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Overall a very useful and insightful course,helped me progress and understand the fundamentals needed to enter this line of work

September 26, 2024

Overall a very useful and insightful course,helped me progress and understand the fundamentals needed to enter this line of work

Student September 2024
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Very good course and very clear

September 9, 2024

Very good course and very clear

Student September 2024
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I have really enjoyed it.

August 28, 2024

I have really enjoyed it.

Student August 2024
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I find the course very informative and well laid out in a way that it is easy to navigate.

May 7, 2024

I find the course very informative and well laid out in a way that it is easy to navigate.

Student May 2024
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Thanks for letting me try this new course, it was my 1st one but hopefully not my last.

February 6, 2024

Thanks for letting me try this new course, it was my 1st one but hopefully not my last.

Student February 2024
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Very easy to use , I enjoyed it no stress I hope more will use this course.

October 16, 2023

Very easy to use , I enjoyed it no stress I hope more will use this course.

Student October 2023
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Very informative and thorough

September 27, 2023

Very informative and thorough

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