Higher Certificate in Sports Science

This NQF level 5 Learning programme is accredited by CATHSSETA. The qualification it achieves is registered on the Higher Education Qualifications Sub Framework

The National Certificate qualifies you to work in the fitness industry as personal trainers. All eta fitness qualifications are recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa (REPSSA) which links its members to the international registers of REPS, enabling you as an eta graduate to work where the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) operates, including Europe, UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA and South Africa.

During this learning programme, you will be exposed to the theories of exercise science, the applied knowledge of exercise programming with its range of methods and techniques, and the skills of leading and instructing individuals or groups through a range of exercise training sessions. To gain confidence while you are learning, you will complete a range of practical hours through work-based learning experience. Once you have graduated you can work as personal trainer in an established fitness facility; alternatively, you can run your own practice, taking on a range of private clients.

Kinesiology
Exercise Science
Nutrition Principles
Screening & Assessment
Exercise Programme Design
Special Needs in Fitness
Health & safety in Sport & Exercise
Instructing Exercise to Individuals & Groups
Professional Communication
Health Promotion
Entrepreneurship & Fitness Business Management

You need to have access to a BP cuff & stethoscope, skinfold callipers & a tape measure. We advised that you purchase one and can offer advice on providers.

The minimum recommended requirement for admission is the National Senior Certificate (NSC), elementary achievement (30-39 %). Recommended: Minimum of 40% in English.

Personal Trainer
Corporate Wellness consultant
Group Exercise Instructor