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National Certificate in Fitness

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National Certificate in Fitness

STUDY THROUGH US

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National Certificate in Fitness

Applications for 2025 now open!

The National Certificate in Fitness (NQF Level 5; 137 Credits) is a full 1-year qualification that equips you to enter the fitness industry with the confidence, knowledge and skills required to offer professional services to meet the needs and expectations of a range of individuals and groups.

 

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Learning Outcomes

-Demonstrate knowledge of the fitness environment and the context in which physical activity takes place.
-Conduct and interpret pre-participation screening for physical activity readiness.
-Assess, evaluate and monitor health-related fitness components.
-Design, demonstrate and lead exercise programmes.
-Implement, monitor and modify exercise programmes.
-Motivate and support fitness participants in making activity-related and wellness decisions.

Course Content

There are 29 modules covered in this qualification that will give you the knowledge and know-how to assess the health and fitness levels of individuals; design, demonstrate and implement exercise programmes as well as assess, evaluate, monitor and modify training plans.

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More about the qualification

The learner must have a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (matric) or an NQF Level 4 qualification in the fitness industry. It is important to note that the course will be facilitated and assessed in English.
This course is run over 10 months.
Lecturers are experienced subject matter experts that are currently working in their respective fields.

This personal training qualification is 30% theory and 70% practical to ensure that you are fully prepared to enter directly into your chosen profession. All practical work and workplace experience are undertaken at the SSISA.

Assessments are conducted at the end of each term to ensure you are monitored regularly and support can be given should the need arise.
This qualification is accredited by CATHSSETA and registered with REPSSA. It is internationally recognised.

CAREER OPTIONS

Personal Fitness Trainers

Fitness Facility Managers

Floor Supervisor

Group Fitness Instructor

Health and Wellness Coach

Physical Education

Fitness Club Owner/Operator

Fitness Centres, Gyms and Health Clubs

Corporate Fitness Facilities

Sports Clubs

Schools

Holiday Camps

Hotels

Cruise Liners

Spas


Payment options

2025 intake

EARLY BIRD UPFRONT CASH PAYMENT (DISCOUNT) 
 
 
Total R56 000
 
+ Applies to cash payments made before 31 October 2024
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR DEBIT ORDER PAYMENT OPTION 
 
 
Total R59 000
 
+ Applies to cash payments made after 1 November 2024
EARLY BIRD UPFRONT CASH PAYMENT (DISCOUNT) 
 
 
Total R62 000
 
Deposit required (R7 500)

+ Applies to registrations and deposit made before 31 October 2024

+ 10 Monthly debit order payments of R 5 450 starting from March 2025
NORMAL REGISTRATION FOR DEBIT ORDER PAYMENT OPTION 
 
 
Total R64 000
 
Deposit required (R9 500)

+ Applies to registrations and deposits made after 1 November 2024

+ 10 Monthly debit order payments of R 5 450 starting from March 2025