This advanced personal trainer course will give you the knowledge and skills to launch your career. Our personal trainer certificate is an accredited qualification which is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals in South Africa (REPSSA). Once qualified, you can work in a range of facilities, gyms or leisure centres, offering one-on-one training to your clients or exercise sessions to small groups.
If you complete additional short courses, you can offer your clients more options and enhance your employment prospects. Short courses include Pilates, Yoga, Aerobics, Step and Tone and Indoor Cycling.
8 months
Online Learning
Campus (Part Time)
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Upfront (Campus)R19 500Inclusive of registration fee Payment due prior to course commencement
Upfront (Online)R19 500Inclusive of registration fee Payment due prior to course commencement
The programme is delivered through mixed-mode, which combines contact in the form of seminars and workshops plus self-study. The duration of this learning programme is approximately eight months. Students can also study through eta Distance Learning.
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
Apply anatomical and biomechanical principles to physical activity
Apply principles of sport and exercise physiology
Design exercise programmes
Conduct a screening procedure
Test and evaluate health-related fitness
Promote an awareness of nutritional principles
Instruct exercise to individuals and groups
Motivate and encourage participation in physical activity
Operate professionally in a sport, recreation or fitness environment
Supervise the use of a fitness facility and equipment
Maintain a fitness environment and equipment
Provide for safety and risk management in sport, fitness or recreation
Apply entrepreneurship to the administration of a fitness business
Apply Psychology and Health Promotion Theories and Practice to individuals
Apply Health and Wellness Coaching: Best Practice and Intervention
This course gives you the conceptual knowledge and applied skills to work as a personal trainer. Once qualified, you can work in a range of facilities, gyms or leisure centres, offering one-on-one training to your clients or exercise sessions to small groups. The course provides you with current and well-researched education in exercise science, along with the applied knowledge needed to take up work immediately.
Module 1: Kinesiology
Module 2: Exercise Science
Module 3: Nutrition
Module 4: Assessment and Testing
Module 5: Exercise Programme Design and Implementation
Module 6: Fitness Facility Orientation and Supervision
Module 7: Lead Exercise Sessions
Module 8: Safety and Risk Management
Module 9: Fitness Business Management
Module 10: Psychology and Health Promotion Theories and Practice
Module 11: Health and Wellness Coaching: Best Practice and Intervention
You need to have access to a BP cuff and stethoscope, skinfold callipers and a tape measure. We advised that you purchase one and can offer advice on providers.
You need to have completed Grade 12 and achieved your National Senior Certificate with a minimum overall pass rate of 30-39%.
Personal Trainer
Corporate Wellness consultant
