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National Qualification in Suspension Training

This course equips certified fitness instructors with the expertise to teach safe, efficient, and suitable group or individual suspension training methods, commonly known as TRX®.

This course is eligible for discount through the LHF Skillet for members of REPs Ireland and Ireland Active. For details click here.

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About our Suspension Training Qualification Course

This course is an exceptional program designed to equip qualified fitness instructors with the skills and knowledge necessary to prescribe safe, effective, and suitable suspension training methods to their clients. This training program, commonly known by the trademarked name TRX®, is a popular form of strength training that makes use of suspended bodyweight exercises to promote endurance, flexibility, and core stability.

By completing the course, certified fitness professionals will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to correctly set up the equipment, how to embrace and integrate the principles of suspension training, and how to plan and design effective training programmes for mixed fitness levels that are specific to the goals of their participants.

In addition, this course will enable instructors to explain the benefits of this type of training and how it can be incorporated as an efficient and effective training tool to enhance sports performance, strength, and conditioning. By gaining these skills, fitness professionals can provide their clients with a wide range of suspension training exercises that can be adapted to meet their specific fitness needs and objectives.

Overall, this course is an excellent choice for fitness professionals who want to expand their skills and enhance their ability to offer effective training programs to their clients.

" Thanks to the motivational teachers for their enthusiasm and support "

I really did enjoy it … thanks to the motivational teachers for their enthusiasm and support … also Karen and Greg in admin … always very helpful and obliging.

Brian McConville

Personal Training Graduate

" The best learning experience I have come across "

Thanks very much to all the tutors at NTC for all your help. You all made this course very enjoyable and I’m sure the whole group had as much fun as I did. This course was the best learning experience I have come across and I thank you for that.

Iva Ramini

Personal Training Graduate

" I really found the course to be a very high standard "

Just to say thanks a lot for your excellent classes in both ETM and in particular Sports Nutrition. I really found the course to be a very high standard and the level of tuition very impressive.

John O'Carroll

Personal Training Graduate

" I learned a lot in the last few months "

Thanks for everything. I feel like I learned a lot in the last few months and would like to thank the tutors for their patience. I will be back to do extra courses soon.

Natasha Duff

Personal Training Graduate

" Everything was so well structured "

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to John, all the staff and tutors for their support and guidance over the past months. You all made the educational experience of doing the Personal Trainer course a terrific one.

I feel much more confident about getting out there and helping people to realise their goals. Your care and respect for the class was always evident, none more so than before and during exam time.

As a pretty busy parent, I was a little unsure about when I’d get the time to study and practice but because everything was so well structured, it made life so much easier.

Shane O'Neill

Personal Training Graduate

" It was the NTC course that helped me get there and I just wanted to thank you for that. "

I hope you’re well! I just wanted to check in with you to say that I hope you’re doing well.

I took part in the NTC PT course in the spring semester of 2017 in Cork and wanted to provide you with an update on what’s happened since qualifying. I managed to find work experience and am now happy to announce that I was offered a job as a coach in a private service in Cork and have been enjoying the experience so much and learning a lot.

It was the NTC course that helped me get there and I just wanted to thank you for that. If you ever need any former students to give a reference or advice to a class, let me know and I’d be happy to do so.

Thanks again for everything.

Sam Keating

Personal Training Graduate

" I simply can’t wait to come back "

Fantastic facility. I simply can’t wait to come back. The tutors are great and very high standards are expected and delivered to students.

Caroline Mallon

Personal Training Graduate

" I'm very happy with what I got to learn with the NTC ... it was totally worth it. "

Hi Michelle, I just wanted to share a recent experience and give a big thank you to you and the girls involve in group fitness class.

I went for an interview 2 days ago for a position that I really wanted to get at a gym club in London. As well as a one to one interview, it involved a group practical assessment where candidates needed to teach a class. I had prepared a circuit as my assessment but at the moment to teach my class I changed my mind and decided to teach a group fitness class to the beat. I got a called from the manager yesterday offering me the job, I was actually shocked because I didn’t expect it as I have no experience at all in the fitness industry. The manager said he was impressed with the class, he loved it that it was to the beat, how it was structured as well as the teaching points and everything, and despite the fact that there were candidates with far more experience, they were good but it’s easier to put a circuit together than doing an exercise to music class. I’m very happy with what I got to learn doing the course with the NTC and happy that investing money there was totally worth it.😃

Thank you all!!! ? Have a lovely day

Jessica Barbosa Robles

Personal Training Graduate

" Your professionalism and knowledge ... shines through at all times "

A very big thank you for a wonderful course. You are all very special people in different ways. Your professionalism and knowledge delivered with love fun and passion shines through at all times. I will miss you all very much. Be that body !!

Karen Reynolds

Personal Training Graduate

" The tutors are very knowledgeable, warm and welcoming "

The NTC is an excellent facility. The tutors are very knowledgeable, warm and welcoming and I always enjoy coming back here.

Orla Flynn

Personal Training Graduate

" I really am blown away by the standard of teaching on this course "

I really am blown away by the standard of teaching on this course, it is amazing… so organised.. so down to earth… so enthusiastic it is infectious. I am so lucky and so glad to be in a position to experience this. I just wanted to say and share… FANTASTIC! Thank you so much, Richelle

Richelle Daly

Personal Training Graduate

" We really had a great group and we’re all keeping in touch "

I really enjoyed my time at the NTC – we really had a great group and we’re all keeping in touch.

Toni Anderson

Personal Training Graduate

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Course Details

Syllabus

Fees

Eligibility

Syllabus

The Suspension Training course is a comprehensive training program that covers all essential areas of suspension training, including:

History and benefits
The benefits of unstable training for balance and stability
How the suspension system works and the different models available in the market
Components of the training system, such as anchoring positions and guidelines for various lever lengths
Principles of training and how to adjust exercise intensity appropriately to meet the unique needs of clients
Functional suspension training
Exercise programming, including modifications and progressions
Training for special populations
The role of suspension training in rehabilitation
A comprehensive list of exercises for the lower and upper body, suitable for group classes and one-on-one training

By mastering these areas, fitness professionals will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to offer safe, effective, and well-rounded programmes to their clients. This course will enable instructors to incorporate the benefits of suspension training into their clients’ fitness routines while ensuring that each exercise is tailored to their specific needs and goals.

Fees

The standard cost of the Suspension Training course is €255.00.

The discounted rate for graduates of the National Qualification in Exercise, Health Studies and Personal Training is €225.00.

Eligibility

Welcome to our continuing professional development course for health fitness professionals! We’re delighted to have you here.

Before we begin, we would like to ensure that your primary fitness instructor qualification meets the eligibility requirements approved by REPS Ireland. We kindly request that you double-check if your qualification is eligible for this course. If you’re unsure, please do not worry! Just send a scanned copy of your primary fitness qualification to info@ntc.ie before the course start date, and we will confirm whether you are eligible to participate.

We also want to remind you that your professional indemnity insurance cover is only valid if you hold a valid, industry recognised primary qualification at minimum EQF Level 3 in fitness instruction. This is to guarantee that you are fully covered and protected as you progress on your professional development journey.

Thank you for your attention, and we are looking forward to seeing you in class!

Our Suspension Training Team

Only fully qualified tutors deliver the National Qualification in Suspension Training, with each tutor having recognised industry and educational experience in their individual fields.

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Daniel Iannelli

Michelle O’Melia, MSc

FAQs for our Suspension Training Course

The National Training Centre have been delivering respected educational programmes since 1985 and during that time we have had many questions asked by potential students before registration. Here you can find the answers to the questions we receive most often.

What are the eligibility requirements for this course?

This course is a continuing professional development course for qualified health fitness professionals and it is the responsibility of each individual applying for the course to check whether their primary fitness instructor qualification meets the eligibility requirements and is approved by REPS Ireland.

A copy of your primary fitness qualification must be scanned and emailed to info@ntc.ie prior to the course starting date.

Professional Indemnity Insurance cover is only valid if you hold a valid, industry recognised primary qualification at minimum EQF Level 3 in fitness instruction.

What happens if I can't make it on the day?

Fitness ACP courses are generally delivered over a single day, 2 mornings, 2 evenings or weekends. Our planning is based on the numbers registered and the decision to proceed with a course is based on the registered number of participants.

If you can’t make it for the time you have booked you will forfeit any fees paid. It may be possible, although not guaranteed, to reschedule your participation for a later date.

If there is a medical reason for non-participation we will, subject to receipt of valid medical certification, reschedule your participation to a later date.

For more information or clarification please call us on 01 882 7777 or by email to info@ntc.ie

What happens if I have registered but the course doesn't go ahead?

In the unlikely event that a course does not proceed you will be offered whichever of the following suits you best:

Reschedule to a different date
Reschedule to an alternative location (where applicable)
A full refund of all fees paid