FITNESS COURSE
Course Duration
1 Year
NQF
NQF Level 5 (147 Credits)
SAQA
SAQA ID: 67693
Instruction Language
English
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent
- Fluent in English
- Has to attend a personal Interview session
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).
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
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
Class contact sessions combined with work-integrated learning opportunities to combine theory and real-world practice.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Working on luxury Cruise Ships while travelling the world
- Exotic Wellness and Health Centres
- Fitness Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness and or Sports Coach
- Owner of a Business
- Lecturer
- Working at Large Hotels and Wellness Centres
- Supplement Representative
- Sports Massage Therapist
PURPOSE
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.
SYLLABUS
CERTIFICATE FITNESS
SUBJECTS
- Fitness Environment
- Preparation for physical Activity
- Design Exercise Programmes
- Implement and Monitor Exercise Programmes
- Business Development
PRACTICAL MODULES
- Design Exercise Programmes
- Implement and Monitor Exercise Programmes
DIPLOMA FITNESS INSTRUCTION QAN
Please note that the below syllabus is taught throughout the Year. If a student wants to achieve this International Membership Body Qualification, they need to register for the External Assessment at the end of the year.
This Diploma does not have additional tuition costs as it is included in the tuition fees, however the Assessment Fee is charged Separately. Please ask your consultant for further information and Costs. If a student does not take the Assessment no Qualification can be awarded for this syllabus.
The above applies to all the additional Qualifications that follow.
SUBJECTS
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Health and Safety
- Fitness Principles
- Client Support
- Planning Exercise for Children
- Planning Gym Based Exercise
- Planning Group Exercise to music
- Planning Water-based Exercise
PRACTICAL MODULES
- Instruct Exercise for Children
- Instruct Gym Based Exercise
- Instruct Group Exercise to Music
- Instruct Water-based Exercise
DIPLOMA PERSONAL TRAINING
SUBJECTS
- Nutrition
- Programming Personal Training with clients
- Deliver Personal Training Sessions
PRACTICAL MODULES
- Deliver Personal Training Sessions
DIPLOMA HOLISTIC MASSAGE
SUBJECTS
- Holistic Massage
- Professional Conduct and Business Awareness
PRACTICAL MODULES
- Holistic Massage
DIPLOMA SPORTS MASSAGE
SUBJECTS
- Professional Practice
- Principles of Soft tissue Dysfunction
- Sports Massage
PRACTICAL MODULES
- Sports Massage
