The eta Week | 31 July 2020
“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” Joe Klaas Our eta College vision We are an agile, adaptive organisation, constantly transforming to introduce new offerings and new stakeholder value as well as reinventing pedagogies as we prepare students for a rapidly changing world. We promote a culture of engaged […]
The eta Week | 24 July 2020
“Mental toughness unlocks the potential for breaking through your mental ceiling.” This was the main conclusion from my PhD thesis. I used the Springbok rugby team as the target group to conduct research on mental toughness (Harris S. Mental Toughness: A sociological and psychological study of Springbok Rugby Players 2007). Our eta College mission Inspired […]
The eta Week | 17 July 2020
“The strongest of the species will survive and the most adaptive will thrive.” Charles Darwin We adapted before the virus arrived! All campuses are operational and if government announces a tougher lockdown, we have developed online delivery resources to ensure that students can continue their learning. Sorry, we don’t have wine though. Strategy For transparency we […]
Feature: Chipasha Kaoma
In today’s feature we chatting to Chipasha Kaoma, he attended one of our recent Virgin Active Learnerships and answered some questions below on his experience! Background (age, where you live, some background information): My current age is 23, i currently live in Randburg Fontainebleau, I work at Bel Air Virgin Active and I have been […]
Leadership
Written by: Luzuko Ndiko A lot has been written and spoken about in regards to leadership, yet there is no consensus on the definition of leadership. What has been agreed on across all schools of thought regarding leadership is that influence is at its core. This blog seeks to look at the influence of leadership […]
The multi-talented health and fitness coach
You might be wondering to yourself, “What does it take to be a successful Personal trainer”? The answer is more complex than you think. When we hear the term “Personal trainer”, we mostly always picture a super-fit, good-looking individual instructing some poor soul to do some kind of complicated exercise in the gym. There is […]
Fit after your C-section
Written by: Annéke da Silva Yes – you are actually allowed to do exercise after a C-section, but doing it at the right time and doing the right exercises is what’s crucial. I have some tips and tricks of how soon you can start and what is considered safe after your C-section. First things first Healing […]
What you need to know about Pilates – FAQ’s
Many people believe Yoga and Pilates to be the same? They are in fact very different. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Pilates. What is Pilates? Pilates is a method of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates. It is a full body workout, focusing on strength and flexibility training methods. Pilates focuses […]
The importance of strength training in young and old
Written by: Lorinda Visagie Strength training is a key factor in the world of sport specific conditioning. This significant training stimulus is not only important in the professional performance domain of athletes but also to every day individuals that want to accomplish a well-balanced, healthy body. Strength training has become an integral part of an […]
Less Stress, More Success: How Smart Technology Is Transforming Student Living
Between studying, socializing, and exercising, student life can get pretty hectic. But smart technology promises to make things as stress-free as possible for students. In fact, 86% of college-aged millennials are willing to pay one-fifth more for a smart apartment, according to Schlage and Wakefield Research. Whether it’s a smart shower, coffee maker, or voice assistant, smart […]