Fitness Course

This fitness certificate aims to do the following:

• Ensure that the fitness practices applied adhere to sound principles drawn from exercise science and safety principles.
• Develop appropriate fitness skills and knowledge base required by broader fitness, sport, and recreation industry.
• Enhance the standards of fitness practitioners, thus giving credibility and respect to the whole industry.
• Align fitness education and training to the international fitness community.

Admission Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent
• Fluent in English
• Has to attend a personal Interview session

Qualification Objectives:

The Fitness Environment

• Professionalism
• Maintenance
• Safety and Risk Management
• HIV/AIDS
• Disabilities
• Values and Ethics

Preparation for Physical Activity

• Screening
• Nutrition
• Testing and Evaluation
• Wellness and Lifestyle
• Special Needs

Design Exercise Programmes

• Design exercise programmes
• Sport and Exercise Physiology
• Anatomical and Biomechanical Principles

Implement and Monitor Exercise Programmes

• Health and Safety
• Motivate and encourage Participants
• Lead and Instruct Exercise Individuals and Groups
• Lead and Instruct Exercise for Individuals and Groups to music
• Function in a Team

Business Development

• Entrepreneurship
• Computer Studies
• Organisation
• Research
• Applied Workplace Communication
• Social Features Pertaining to the Workplace

Exceptions

• A Higher Certificate of Advanced Certificate in a cognate field will also be considered for admission.
• Applicants from foreign countries are required to have their qualifications verified by the South-African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).