Description
PRE-REQUISITE
The minimum requirement is a Grade 12 certification for learners to complete this course.
Should you not hold this certificate, please contact the office for further instruction and information.
THE FITPRO DIFFERENCE
At FitPro, learners have exclusive access to our facilities for workplace learning and observation. At our gym we have a Physiotherapist, Biokineticists, Massage Therapist and Qualified Personal Fitness Trainers who are available for assistance and learning. Throughout their time at FitPro, learners are provided with real-life tasks and vocational skill learning.
Learners are also taken on various planned outings to see the fitness industry from different locations and business models.
We offer learners free access to the Technogym Wellness App while they are studying – allowing them to build an entire online library available for immediate use once they are qualified.
We don’t just tick boxes, our manual is more comprehensive than what legislation requires offering learners a broad spectrum of learning and experience before entering the workplace.
COURSE CONTENT
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
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