Course Overview for the National Personal Trainer Certificate
Distance with Workshops
Study online and attend optional workshops
R11,000.00
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Ways to Study This Course
Online
- Students study online using the HFPA Online Learning Platform.
- Students are assigned to an Online Tutor who will assist throughout the course.
Distance with Workshops
- Students study online using the HFPA Online Learning Platform.
- Hard Copy manuals available on request.
- Students are assigned to an Online Tutor who will assist throughout the course.
- Students attend Structured Workshops which are offered nationally from all HFPA Campuses and Support Centres. (Workshop cycles commence 3 x per year which enables you to work at your own pace).
Part Time
- Students attend Lectures and Workshops (Saturday mornings or evenings).
- Highly qualified Course Presenters lead you systematically through the course material.
- Programmes commence in February & July.
- Students receive a full Course Pack.
- Students have access to the HFPA Online Learning Platform.
Full Time
- Programmes are offered over an Academic Year.
- Students attend weekday lectures and workshops at HFPA Campuses as per the course calendar.
- Students benefit from Course Leaders and Presenters who guide them through the course.
- Full Time programmes include extra courses and industry exposure which provide broader skills and therefore earning potential.
- Students graduate with the confidence to start their business.
- Graduation Ceremony.
- Students receive a full Course Pack.
Note: Students may elect to enrol for the NDIF (ADVANCED PERSONAL TRAINER) without first enrolling on the NCIF. The full 2 year NDIF programme includes all NCIF modules. Students are taken through all modules with the goal of achieving the National Diploma.
- The National Certificate in Fitness (NCIF) is a full qualification which qualifies you to work internationally as a Personal Trainer and Conditioning Coach
- Gain a strong foundation in personal training, including fitness principles and programme design to help your clients safely and effectively reach their fitness goals
- Includes an overview of injury prevention and special considerations, enabling graduates to provide fitness instruction and conditioning to the general population as well as people with certain disabilities
- Successful completion of the NCIF provides access to Part 2 of the NDIF – National Diploma in Fitness (Exercise Specialist and Sports Conditioning Coach)
- Note: Students may elect to enrol for the NDIF without first enrolling on the NCIF. The full 2 year NDIF programme includes all NCIF modules. Students are taken through all modules with the goal of achieving the National Diploma.
ADDED VALUE! INCLUDE ALL OF THIS FOR FREE!
- Online: Sports Nutrition
- Distance with Workshops: Sports Nutrition, Weight Management Coach, HiiT & Bootcamp Instructor
- Part time: Nutrition Advisor, HiiT & Bootcamp Instructor
- Full Time: Nutrition Advisor, HiiT & Bootcamp Instructor and SAQ, working with groups
Course Requirements
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
Note: If you do not hold a level 4 NQF you can apply to study our Fitness Instructor Certificate NQF 4. Successfully completing this will provide you access to the National Certificate NQF 5 programme and a pathway into more advanced programmes and further opportunities.
Why you should study this course:
- Internationally portable
- Gain a strong foundation in fitness principles and programme design
- Introduction to special populations
