Description

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).This qualification includes competency certificates for Fitness instructor, Personal Trainer and group fitness trainer thus creating a professional that is able to work in multiple fitness environments.

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A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification is required for entry onto this course.

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
• Physiology
• Levers and Biomechanics
• Principles of Training
• Client Screening
• Fitness Assessment
• Exercise programme design
• Cardiovascular Exercise Prescription
• Resistance Training and equipment orientation
• Stretching and Flexibility
• Postural Stabilizers
• Special Populations – Children, the Aged, Arthritis, Cardiac Rehab, HIV, the disabled
• Closed Working Environment
• Exercise Programmes for groups
• Maintain Fitness Environment and Equipment
• Operate Professionally in a Fitness Environment
• Nutrition and Weight Control and Management
• Sports Nutrition
• Sports Injuries
• Communication and Business Skills / entrepreneurship
• Monitor and maintain health, safety and security
• Motivate and encourage participation in physical activity