Whether it’s on a beach in Bali or a mat at home – Yoga has become a way of life rather than just an exercise routine.
This short course will give you the knowledge and skills to lead and instruct Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes for individuals and groups. It will delve into the philosophy and lifestyle of Yoga, giving you a holistic approach to back the teaching methods and exercises taught.
3 months (Online)
Online Learning
15 credits
The eta Group Exercise Instructor qualification is delivered through a hybrid learning model that combines structured online learning and self-study with practical, campus-based training. During practical sessions, students develop and demonstrate the skills required to plan, instruct and evaluate safe and effective group exercise classes. The programme is completed over approximately six weeks.
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to exercise training
• Instruct basic yoga classes
Group Exercise Instructor Certificate is an accredited qualification which is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa (REPSSA). REPSSA is part of ICREPS; an international confederation of registers for exercise professionals which operates world-wide, allowing members to work anywhere in the world.
Module 1: Anatomy and physiology for Exercise Instructors (ANIN). Unit Standard: Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Module 2: Lead and instruct exercise: Yoga (LEYO). Unit Standard: Instruct exercise to individuals and groups
There are no admission criteria to the programme but it is assumed that an applicant is able to: collect and use written information; communicate clearly with colleagues, clients or members of a facility; compile and write work-related reports.
Yoga Instructor
