Keeley Farrell FHEA, MA. PG.Cert. BBS (Hons)
Education & Training
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Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
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Master of Arts (by research) in Sports Studies/Psychology - Waterford Institute of Technology
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Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Exercise - Trinity College Dublin
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First Class BBS (Hons) in Recreation & Sport Management - Waterford Institute of Technology
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BTEC National Diploma in Sports Science - Leeds City College
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​NCFE Certificate in Exercise & Fitness - York College
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National Diploma in Nutritional Therapy
Other relevant Qualifications
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​Pilates Matwork Level 1 & 2 - The Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI)
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Pilates Reformer Series Levels 1, 2 & 3 - APPI
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Ante & Postnatal Pilates (APPI)
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Stretch Therapy for Pilates (APPI)
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Olympic Weightlifting - Level 1
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Suspension Training Instructor
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Indoor Cycling Instructor
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Safeguarding Level 1 & 2
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Train the Trainer
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
Memberships
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Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
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The Teaching Council - Further Education Teacher
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Institute for Learning - Further Education Teacher
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Teaching roles - Current:
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Lecturer of Sport, Fitness & Coaching (The Open University) - 2013 to Present
Previous teaching roles:
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Lecturer of Sport - Leeds City College & the Lee Westward Golf Academy
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Adult Education Teacher - Sport, Fitness, Communications, Work Placement (Tipperary ETB)
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Edult Education Teacher - Sport, Fitness, Communication, Recreation & Tourism (Wexford ETB)
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About Keeley
A Lecturer of Sport, Fitness & Coaching with The Open University, with over 25 years of experience in the sport, health and fitness industry, Keeley is determined to help as many people as possible live long, happy & healthy lives. With a background in Sport Psychology, Sport Management and Clinical Exercise, Keeley has created a gym where people of all ages and abilities feel comfortable exercising. Removing barriers that can cause many people not to attend exercise classes or enter gym environments. Keeley recognises the importance of exercise as we age and uses in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology & biomechanics to provide exercise classes that follow Functional Fitness Principles, making people fitter and stronger to complete everyday tasks with ease.
When not in the gym or teaching, Keeley enjoys being outdoors, walking, gardening, or playing a round a golf.
