Short Courses at Setanta Institute

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Turning the theory of sports science into reality. 

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Without doubt, there are a number of cornerstones that we as specialists and professionals within sport, physical fitness, personal training, rehabilitation and physical education rely on to ensure that we are at the top of our ‘game’ so to speak.

The two most impacting cornerstones are that of education and experience in the field or profession. When combining experience and education together we can take confidence that we can become true specialists without parallel.

We’re delighted to provide a series of certificated modules that focus on the most up to date practice, theory and reflection on a number of key exercise related topics. These are listed and described below and we hope that you will join us on our collective continuous education journey.

Dr Liam Hennessy

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Setanta Certificate in Sports Nutrition

This course provides a broad understanding of the key areas of nutrition in exercise and sport. It deals primarily with general principles but draws on examples from various sports to illustrate how the nutritional goals of athletes and players in training and competition can be attained and describe the dietary strategies that can be employed to meet those goals. By the end of the course, learners will:

  • Describe the recommended nutritional guidelines to support exercise participation and athletic performance.
  • Demonstrate specialised assessment and application skills within the area of nutritional analysis.
  • Formulate a nutritional programme for a specified athlete following a dietary assessment and activity demands assessment.

Course Start: Open Start

Duration: Self Paced

Price: R8,500 or 3 x monthly payments of R3,135

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Setanta Certificate in Health & Wellness

This course aims to upskill the learner through a broad set of knowledge, skills and competencies with the overall aim of enhancing the personal health and wellness of the individual athlete or client within both the training environment and the wider society, community and employment setting. The course is designed to offer the specialist coaching professional the skills to be effective in the promotion of better health and wellness. Upon completion, learners will be able to

  • Demonstrate a critical understanding and knowledge of the impact and contribution of sport and exercise to the mental health of the individual athlete/client;
  • Critically evaluate strategies and techniques used to maintain positive health and wellness for the individual athlete or client;
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the effectiveness of interventions for the enhancement of physical and mental health within the wider community;
  • Design an evidence-based health and wellness intervention for individuals participating within a sport and exercise environment.

Course Start: Open Start

Duration: Self Paced

Price: R8,500 or 3 x monthly payments of R3,135

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Setanta Certificate in Strength and Conditioning for Special Populations

The course will enhance the coach’s understanding of how to facilitate greater involvement in physical activity and sport for special populations including the older participant, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with acute and chronic disease. By the end of the courses, learners will:

  • Display an understanding of the programmes of physical activity that exist within society and within the health and fitness industry with respect to special populations
  • Adapt standard strength and conditioning routines to specific special population needs.
  • Formulate appropriate models of coaching, training and long term planning relevant to the target population
  • Evaluate own learning needs in relation to the management and provision of exercise and development programmes to special populations

Course Start: Open Start

Duration: Self Paced

Price: R8,500 or 3 x monthly payments of R3,135

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Certificate in Applied Athletic Performance

The aim of the Certificate in Applied Athletic Performance is to provide the learner with an understanding of acute training variables along with periodised plans at a micro-, meso- and macro- level. The course is not directed towards any specific sport and will tailor to those that are seeking to coach both athletes and general population.

The course will cover three primary areas encompassing theoretical aspects, practical coaching and programme management.

On completion of the course, the student will display knowledge and understanding of key related aspects and principles of training in designing and implementing programmes of development for team and individual athletes. The student will also display proficiency in practical coaching and the application of various training methods within the development programme. They will also display knowledge and skills related to monitoring, management and review of team and individual development.

Course Start: Open Start

Duration: 12 Weeks – Self Paced

Price: R8,500

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Here at Setanta Institute we have developed a unique learning environment. Interactive lectures are delivered online each week, which you study in your own time.