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.
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
