This learning programme provides an exciting balance of theory and practical learning which enables graduates to work as fitness practitioners and personal trainers in health and fitness workplaces nationally and internationally. The programme ensures that students have sufficient field-based experiential learning to achieve their qualification. Graduates are able to work in fitness facilities, in private or corporate gyms or run their own private practice as a personal trainer. Through the eta process of personalised teaching and exposure to plenty of physical activity and sport, students are able to successfully achieve their assessment criteria.

Course Outcomes:
• Demonstrate knowledge of the environment in which physical activity takes place.
• Conduct and interpret pre-participation screening for physical readiness.
• Refer to appropriate health care professionals.
• Assess, evaluate and monitor health related fitness components.
• Design, demonstrate and lead exercise programmes.
• Implement, monitor and modify exercise programmes.
• Motivate and support fitness participants in making activity related and
wellness decisions.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial, administration and business skills.
• Project and conduct oneself in a professional manner.

Module 1: Principles Of Research (PRRE)
Module 2: Values, Ethics And Professional Conduct (VACO)
Module 3: Kinesiology (KINE)
Module 4: Exercise Science (EXSC)
Module 5: Growth And Development (GROW)
Module 6: Assessment And Testing (ASTE)
Module 7: Exercise Programme Design And Implementation (EXIM)
Module 8: Instructing Exercise (INEX)
Module 9: Nutrition And Wellness (NUWE)
Module 10: Special Needs In Fitness (SNFI)
Module 11: Health And Safety In Fitness (HSFI)
Module 12: Business Management In Fitness (BMFI)

You will need to have a grade 12 school leaving certificate or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.

Personal Trainer
Corporate Wellness consultant
Group Exercise Instructor