National Certificate in Fitness Full Time

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.

INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FITNESS

• All required learning material
• Complete online library for access at any time
• Free and full access to the FitPro MyWellness App hosted by Technogym
• Vocational hours with hands on learning and expertise at the exclusive Campus Gym
• FitPro uniform
• Access to equipment for learning purposes

COURSE SYLLABUS

• Concepts of Health, Fitness and Wellness
• Anatomy and Biomechanics
• Physiology
• Health and Safety
• Client Screening
• Fitness Assessments
• Exercise programme design
• Cardiovascular Exercise Prescription
• Strength Training and equipment orientation
• Strength Training Prescription
• Stretching and Flexibility
• Postural Stabilizers
• Special Populations
• Closed Working Environment
• Sports Nutrition
• Sports Injuries
• Communication and Business Skills / Entrepreneurship
• Workplace learning and vocational experience

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.