National Certificate in Fitness

The National Certificate in Fitness is a 1 year  full-time programme that is aimed at developing the complete fitness professional.

SAQA ID 67693 (NQF level 5)

Total Credits: 137

This qualification includes 4 competency milestones allowing for early employment and access into the fitness industry:

• Fitness Instructor
• Group Exercise to Music (Aerobics)
• Personal Fitness Trainer
• CPR AED

Entry Requirements: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF level 4 certification

Lectures are run daily from Monday to Thursday while Fridays are reserved for practical tasks and outings to various fitness/ sports science facilities.

Course Syllabus
• Concepts of health, fitness and wellness
• Anatomy and Biomechanics
• Physiology
• Client Screening
• Fitness Assessments
• Exercise programme design
• Cardiovascular Exercise Prescription
• Resistance Training and equipment orientation
• Stretching and Flexibility
• Postural Stabilizers
• Special Populations
• Closed Working Environment
• Sports Nutrition
• Sports Injuries
• Communication and Business Skills / entrepreneurship