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NCEF Fitness Instructor Course, I need help

  • 01-10-2012 10:26am
    #1
    jcoady91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi guys,
    I am 21 years old and have just recently been let go from an apprenticeship. I have now decided to do the NCEF Fitness Instructor course in UL in January. Its a 2 year course however I know that I will need to do more courses to keep gaining experience. Sports and fitness has always been a huge part of my life so it makes sense for me to do this.

    My only problem is that a lot of people have been telling me that there is no work at all in this area and that they know of lots of people that could not get work after doing this course which has made me have second thoughts.

    I was wandering could anyone who has done this course, or who works in this area please help me? Should I do it? Is there work? Should i do different courses instead to help me get work in this area?

    Sorry for the long essay! Any replies would be greatly appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    namoosh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 113 ✭✭namoosh


    I'd take a look at the ITEC Personal Trainer qualification, its shorter, cheaper and has more international recognition than NCEF.


  • #3
    metamorphosis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭metamorphosis


    If you are willing to work very very hard for little pay for a while, you will find something, most starting jobs have you working as a low level runt, no offence meant.

    These courses are just a stepping stone, a required piece of paper, education and learning doesn't stop after this

    If you can shadow a good trainer, you're off to a good start


  • #4
    jcoady91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭jcoady91


    Ok thanks for the replies. I am also confused as to what other courses to do along with this one. Any ideas? I have already failed in one job in my apprenticeship and am very afraid of failing again thats why im asking any question I can think of.


  • #5
    diegowhite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭diegowhite


    Do a shorter course, 2 years is not necessary. I qualified in the NTC 5 years ago I think it was a 6 month evenings course and it just really is a piece of paper which is mainly beneficial for getting insurance and covering the very basics and training clients with safety in mind.

    The main bulk of your knowledge and expertise will come from meeting other trainers, videos, blogs, books, seminars and from training yourself and others. Some extra courses can be beneficial but are by no means necssary to become a good trainer especially with the wealth of free quality expertise on the web.

    It really depends on your enthusiasm and how much drive you have to be the very best trainer you can be and provide the best service and the best results to your clients.

    Don't be afraid of failing, if you really believe this is the thing for you and you put in the work, you'll have no problem making a living out of it


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