Product Description
Become a personal trainer with this internationally-recognised and locally-accredited fitness course.
Gain the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for a successful career as a personal trainer. Upon completion of this qualification, you will be fully-equipped to:
- Design and implement a physical activity programme for healthy individuals.
- Screen, assess and monitor health-related fitness programmes.
- Promote and provide safe and effective physical activity participation to meet participants’ fitness requirements.
- Have the knowledge for appropriate referral to other healthcare providers.
This course is ideally suited to individuals who would like to study via distance learning over a shorter period of time. This is a more compact course compared to the National Certificate in Fitness, and offers the same level of recognition in the fitness industry.
Students who select this option cannot progress onto a National Diploma in Fitness, but can study further with other course offerings available.
Learn today, earn tomorrow!
This course has the option of a Kickstarter Package, a cost-effective learning solution that gives you your choice of a free AFAA course to allow you to enter the sports and fitness industry immediately so you can earn while you study.
With this package option, you will be able to purchase any extras you would like (such as testing equipment and Master Trainer sessions) before, during or after your Personal Training qualification.
Course cost includes:
- Online learning
- Exam fee
- Certificate
- FREE AFAA course
Requirements & Accreditation
The Personal Trainer course is provided to accredit school-leavers who have attained a matric qualification, or prospective students with NQF level 4 qualifications, with a recognised health and fitness course at an NQF level 5. The course will use South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Unit Standards (US) as its means of ensuring alignment with South African requirements. The qualification will use CATTSETHA as the quality assurance body.
The Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) is a registered body that is owned by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the most respected fitness institution in the world. NASM is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, USA.
Qualification Content
Module 1: Introduction to the Fitness Industry (3 Credits)
Module 2: Anatomy and Biomechanics (15 Credits)
Module 3: Exercise Physiology (15 Credits)
Module 4: Screening and Fitness Testing (9 Credits)
Module 5: Exercise Programming (15 Credits)
Module 6: Health and Safety (15 Credits)
Module 7: Motivation (3 Credits)
Module 8: Business Management (5 Credits)
Module 9: Fitness Nutrition (6 Credits)
Your choice of*:
Pilates
Yoga
Perinatal Fitness
Midlife Fitness for Women
Fighting Obesity
Group Exercise
G.E.A.R. (Premium Indoor Cycling) – R4,000.00 (save R4,000.00)
Group Fitness Instructor – R2,500.00 (save R4,000.00)
*Only applicable for the Kickstarter Package
Distance/Online Study
So you’re passionate about fitness, but can’t commit to lectures – we have taken this into account and designed a comprehensive distance learning course, allowing you the flexibility to study in your own time without compromising on the quality of your learning experience.
