We Are South Africa’s premier health & fitness academy
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We offer Higher Education courses – internationally accredited diplomas & certificates, full-time, part-time, distance & online.
We are a Registered Higher Education Institution
Join tens of thousands of HFPA Graduates who are employed internationally as highly respected Fitness Professionals in a variety of health, fitness, recreation and sporting environments. We’ve been providing quality fitness education since 1979.
Benefits of Studying with us
- We’ve been offering quality education since 1979
- Our courses carry higher education and international accreditations
- Adaptive learning – learn online, part-time, distance or full-time
- Distance Learner Workshops offered nationally – at NO additional fee
- Outstanding student support structures
- Innovative teaching techniques from a wide variety of respected experts.
- We offer the widest variety of courses of any fitness college and academy in South Africa
- Comprehensive Online Learning Platform
- World-class education facilities
- Practical workshops and
- Affordable
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NQF5 - Higher Education
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What Our Ambassadors Are Saying
Marco Klue
ALPHA SPORTS NUTRITION ATHLETE & FITNESS MODEL
Read More“I’ve always been a firm believer in institutions that have stood the test of time. So with 40 years of excellence and an incredibly wide selection of courses to offer, HFPA was the obvious choice for me to continue broadening my horizon to endless possibilities.”
Lisa Raleigh
Wellness Coach
Read More“I’ve studied with HFPA before and enjoyed the flexibility it allowed me, so when I felt ready for a new challenge and saw a gap in what I could potentially be offering my clients, I was pleased that HFPA were offering a way for me to become a certified life coach. “
Jean Pierre Liendi
Athlete & Fitness Coach
Read More“I’ve studied with HFPA before and enjoyed the flexibility it allowed me, so when I felt ready for a new challenge and saw a gap in what I could potentially be offering my clients, I was pleased that HFPA were offering a way for me to become a certified life coach. “
Bryan Wells
Heavyweight IFBB Body Builder
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HFPA is the leading fitness academy in the country. Their graduates are coming out of their programmes at the top of their game. I am truly excited to further my studies with HFPA, and also to be able to point aspiring trainers and fitness enthusiasts in the right direction; that being HFPA.”
Sam Xulu
Fitness Coach
Read More“I believe that my personal mission is very much aligned with that of HFPA. I always strive for excellence, and HFPA is no different, which is why I am excited to work and learn from the best Fitness Education Academy in South Africa.”
Hlubi Mboya
Actress & Sponsored Athlete
Read More“HFPA is unique not only regarding the international standards of the educational experience, especially when it is reflected through their nationwide, state of the art, campuses, but as an educator myself, the support staff, trainers, lecturers and senior staff are family. “
Delaine Sardinha
Fitness Coach
Read More“Fitness is without a doubt my absolute passion and seeing that HFPA exudes the same affection for the industry, picking them is an easy and obvious decision. International accreditation, innovative teaching methods and flexible learning are only a few of the key factors that influenced my decision.”
Mandla Amos Nhleko
Trainer & Coach
Read More“Studying at HFPA has given me the opportunity to grow my knowledge and help me improve my skills in the fitness industry. It has also benefited me to become one of the respected and trusted personal trainers and sports conditioning …”
Julian Lee Ramdhari
IFBB PROFESSIONAL
Read More“If there is anything I have learnt in life, it is that hard work, perseverance and education always pay off. Which is why I have chosen to study at HFPA, where there is no limit to education. “
Justin Rossouw
WBFF PRO MUSCLE MODEL
Read More“The reason I felt very comfortable choosing HFPA is because of the recognition that they have worldwide, and the fact that their courses are designed by experts in their fields. “
Zaakirah Khalek
FITNESS COACH
Read More“HFPA gave me the confidence to become the best Personal Trainer I could be. The course was interactive, my lecturer was very engaging and the course material is carefully curated to help you understand the biomechanics of the body. “
Robert Walker
ONLINE COACH – OWNER OF DUBLIN’ STRENGTH
Read More“Anyone considering a career in the fitness industry that they should look no further than HFPA when it comes to getting a head start into their fitness education. They make the distinction between relevant and irrelevant content in an industry full of smoke and mirrors and they have stood the test of time as one of the leading fitness education institutions in South Africa. “
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FULL TIME REGISTRATIONS FOR COURSES IN 2021
To our prospective students,
We are aware that due to the pandemic, you may have concerns about registering for contact courses commencing next year. We realise that these concerns are due to Matric Certificates being issued late and the apprehension that there may be further lockdowns into next year.
Don’t let this delay your registration for courses. We are taking provisional registrations now and prospective students are encouraged to book their place.
We have put measures in place that should allay your concerns:
Should you not achieve your matric pass:
- We can provide you with a “bridging” course (on NQF Level 4), which on successful completion, will provide you access onto our NQF 5 and 6 qualifications OR
- If you decide to return to Grade 12 in 2021, we will cancel your registration and refund your deposit without penalty.
Should we go into further lockdowns in 2021 we will continue to provide ‘live’ and ‘interactive’ lectures and practical workshops online, facilitated by your individual class tutors. These classes will follow the normal annual calendar and be offered at the same times and days as if you were in class. Students have access to class tutors outside of class times using various platforms of communication.
All students have access to our comprehensive Online Learning Platform.
During lockdown this year, we have been successful in providing our students uninterrupted tuition and support. Students have been able to keep up to date with their studies and we have received positive feedback in relation to the measures that we have put in place. As restrictions have lowered, we have also included extra contact workshops into our calendar to further assist our students.
We certainly hope that there is no further need for stringent lockdown during 2021, however if the need arises, we have you covered!