Sorcha McCorry

PositionLeisure Specialist

biography

Sorcha is a health and fitness instructor with previous experience in the fields of nursing and health and society. She is widely experienced and trains clients within a wide range of lifespan and lifestyle requirements, particularly within the areas of strength and conditioning, endurance, core, mobility and corrective exercise. Sorcha’s passion for a healthier society is the motivation behind continued training and learning in her development, design and implementation of a variety of programmes for children, teens, adults, golden years, para-fit, inclusion and sports people. Sorcha is an International Karate Athlete competing for Ireland and the holder of numerous national and international titles, medals and awards. She is a 3rd degree black belt and karate instructor.

Qualifications:

  • University of Limerick NCEF health and fitness.
  • Health Related Physical Assessment and Programme Design
  • Applied Exercise and Fitness: Resistance Training – Circuit
  • Training – Body Conditioning – Step Training and Flexibility.
  • TRX FTC Instructor – TRX STC Suspension Trainer
  • Reebok Kettlebell Fitness – Reebok Fitness Pilates
  • RLSS National Pool Lifeguard
  • Sports Ireland Coaching & Level 1
  • Child Protection in Sport Awareness + Children’s Officer + DLP
  • Cara – Disability Fitness Inclusion
  • Occupational First Aid and Safety Certificate.
  • Occupational Fire Safety Officer

Hobbies and Interests:

  • Strong interest in Health & Social related issues
  • Voluntary initiatives
  • Competes for Ireland in Karate on the Senior Woman’s Squad.
  • Outdoor pursuits