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National Diploma in Fitness

Applications for 2025 now open!

The National Certificate in Fitness (NQF Level 5; 245 Credits) is a 2-year qualification that equips you to apply your knowledge about sport conditioning to the design and implementation of physical fitness programmes. Through your training in the Diploma Qualification, you will be capable of applying physical fitness training protocols that comply with the relevant physiological principles of training.

 

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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, and/or, components related to sports performance.
-Design and demonstrate exercise and/or sports conditioning programmes.
-Implement, monitor and modify exercise programmes.
-Motivate and support participants in making activity-related and or wellness decisions and or sports performance-related decisions.

Course Content

The 2-year National Diploma in Fitness incorporates all 29 modules of the National Certificate in Fitness in year 1.

Year 2 of the qualification covers 9 modules that will teach you how to integrate fitness, sports conditioning, skills, tactics and nutrition into a planned programme.

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More about the Qualification:

The learner must have a National Certificate in Fitness qualification (NQF 5) and a valid First Aid Certificate. 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 is 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 (Per Annum)

2025 intake

EARLY BIRD UPFRONT CASH PAYMENT (DISCOUNT) 
 
 
Total R56 000
 
+ Applies to cash payments madebefore 31 October 2024
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FOR DEBIT ORDER PAYMENT OPTION 
 
 
Total R59 000
 
+ Applies to cash payments madeafter 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