e LF e Learning Fitness Kick-Off Meeting

e. LF : e. Learning Fitness Kick-Off Meeting Rome, February 3 -5, 2011

- Michelle O’Melia-Dunne Employed by National Training Centre since 2001 Senior Tutor & Educational Committee Member Masters in Exercise & Nutrition Science Higher Diploma in Education Certificate in Training & Continuing Education

NTC ELF Representative : John Sharkey MSc. Exercise & Nutrition Science, Exercise Physiologist (BASES), Senior Lecturer at University of Chester, Director National Training Centre.

National Training Centre (NTC) Ireland : • NTC is the administrative arm of the National Qualification Scheme (NQS) and NTC has 5 schools under its administration : – NCEHS : National College of Exercise and Health Studies – CCME : College of Complementary Medical Education – ICOM : Irish College of Osteopathic Medicine – NSSM : national School of Sports Massage – PI: Pilates Institute

National Training Centre (NTC) Ireland : • NQEHS & Personal Training is shortly to become National Qualification in Exercise, Health Sciences & Personal Training, due to the NTC’s recent approval as an academic partner of University of Chester. • This course was the first course in Ireland to achieve EHFA level 4 accreditation. • Our first graduates were in 1985, reflecting the fact that we are longest established educational body in health related fitness and exercise. » Thank You