FITNESS PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION COURSE

 

 

 

COURSE TITLE: Fitness Practitioner

 

CERTIFICATION(S):

 

Students receive the following upon successful completion:

 

·          National Certificate in Fitness issued by THETA (Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority)

 

 

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

 

·          Senior Certificate (Matric) or NQF Level 4 equivalent

·          Good health and reasonable level of fitness

·          Current fitness participation strongly recommended

·          Current health club or gym membership required

·          Keen interest in a career in fitness and exercise

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

This course enables students to combine the Personal Fitness Training and the Group Fitness Instruction courses into a single, complete course package. The course will educate you in a broad range of fields related to exercise and fitness and ensure that you acquire a variety of relevant skills. Not only will you be able to work as Personal Trainer, but you will also be able to teach a variety of group exercise classes. As a well-rounded fitness practitioner you will have a greater income potential and more employment opportunities.

 

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Fitness has become a serious, respected career choice and is increasingly recognised as profession. Modern fitness facilities prefer a well-rounded, knowledgeable employee. It has become a world-wide trend for fitness professionals to cross-over and work in both the personal and group fitness fields. Get the best of both worlds. Work as Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Screen and test clients, design personalised wellness programmes, teach exercise-to-music classes and create, market and manage your own fitness business.

 

 

STUDY METHOD

 

Full-time (weekdays from 10:00 to 14:00 )

Part-time (weekends - Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00 )

 

 

 

DURATION

 

Full-time - 6 months to 1 year

Part-time - 1 year

 

Students are allowed a total of one year in which to meet the requirements, after which re-registration is required.

 

 

COURSE VENUE

 

Movement Therapy Centre, Sandton

Pietermarizburg

Potchefstroom

Electronically (Distance learning)

 

 

COURSE CONTENT

 

COMPULSORY MODULES
·         Fitness Environment & Career Orientation ·         Principles of Fitness, Exercise ·         Programme Design ·         Wellness & Lifestyle Management ·         Functional Anatomy ·         Kinesiology & Biomechanics ·         Exercise Physiology ·         Exercise Injuries & Prevention ·         Principles of Nutrition ·         Exercise Psychology ·         Fitness Leadership & Communication Skills ·         Adult Basic CPR & Emergency Care ·         Personalised Programme Design	·         History of Fitness ·         Entrepreneurship & Business Skills ·         Health Screening & Fitness Testing ·         Cardio respiratory Conditioning ·         Resistance Training ·         Stretch & Flexibility Training ·         Body Conditioning ·         Stability Ball Training ·         Movement Therapy ·         Basic Sport-specific Programming ·         Plyometrics ·         Bodybuilding Programming ·         Functional Programming ·         Weight Management
ELECTIVE MODULES
Additionally students must choose either one, two, three or four of the following group fitness disciplines as field(s) of specialisation:
·          Aerobics & Step ·          Aqua Aerobics ·          Indoor Cycling	·          Movement Pilates ·          YogaFlex ©

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Students are assessed as follows:

o  Submission of a Portfolio of Evidence

o  Practical Assessment for Personal Training, as well as for each chosen group fitness elective

o  Assignments, Workbooks, Case Studies

o  Class Attendance Register - 100% attendance of all lectures and practical sessions required

o  Practical Hours Log Book: PT - minimum 90 hours of practical work at a reputable health club or gymnasium

o  Practical Hours Log Book: GF - group exercise class attendance at a reputable health club, gymnasium or exercise studio:

 

·          One discipline - 30 hours

·          Two disciplines - 60 hours

·          Three disciplines - 90 hours

·          Four disciplines - 120 hours

 

All first assessments are included in the course fees. A supplementary administration fee of R350.00 is levied for each supplementary assessment.

 

 

 

COURSE MATERIALS

 

No additional costs. Course fees include all course materials.

 

Not included:        Fitness Music CD's and DVD’s

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COURSE FEES

 

Fitness Practitioner

 Training + ONE elective
OPTION 1 – National Fitness Certification Unit Standard Assessment includes Personal Training + Group Fitness elective
Course Fee: R 22 500.00 Price includes Moderation and Assessment fees (Fees are subject to change without notice)

Course Fees includes:

Student packs which include all manuals supplied electronically, the course on DVD for reference purposes worth R3500 all lectures and practical sessions.

A non-refundable deposit of R 6500.00 deducted from balance, is payable by closing date of registration.  The full payment to be made not later than one week before start of course unless otherwise arranged.  Other payment options are available upon request.  A 10% discount is on offer for once off payments of the total fee.

 

Kindly note fees are subject to change without notice.