Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science

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An internationally Portable Higher Education Qualification which covers Advanced Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Exercise Specialist.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Gain a broad base of expertise to offer your services as an ELITE TRAINER
  • Work with elite athletes, or in private practice as a physical conditioning specialist, Advanced Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Exercise Specialist
  • Work internationally in a number of sport and fitness environments including health clubs, sport and recreation facilities
  • Work in association with a referral team of doctors, physiotherapists, biokineticists, dieticians and sport scientists
  • Start your own fitness business and open your own business, gym or studio
  • Travel the world working on international luxury cruise liners or at holiday clubs
  • Add sports Performance, Wellness Management and Sport Science support to your resume

Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science

HIGHER EDUCATION • SAQA ID-91829• NQF LEVEL 6 •141 CREDITS • DOE CHE•REPS

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An internationally Portable Higher Education Qualification which covers Advanced Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Exercise Specialist.

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12 MONTHS / FULL-TIME • PART-TIME

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    The Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science (ACES) (NQF6) is an internationally portable Higher Education qualification which covers Advanced Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Exercise Specialist.

    The Higher Certificate in Exercise Science (HCES) is a prerequisite and this programme builds on the knowledge already gained in the HCES. This qualification focuses on high performance training and analysis as well as special population groups.

    You will be able to work with a referral team of Sport Scientists, Doctors, Physiotherapists, Biokineticists, and Dieticians, and with clients who have particular goals or physical needs. These include people with cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, immunological, neurological and metabolic conditions, as well as pregnancy, the youth and the elderly.

    1. EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
    2. SPORTS TRAINING
    3. PREHABILITATION
    4. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
    5. EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
    6. EXERCISE NUTRITION
    7. EXERCISE ASSESSMENT
    8. PRACTICAL TRAINING MANUAL
    9. PRACTICAL TRAINING & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

    NQF Level: 6

    Course Credits: 141

    • SAQA Registered Full Qualification
    • NQF level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework
    • Registered by the Department of Education (DOE) and accredited by the Higher Education Quality Controls & Training Committee (HEQCTO) and the Council for Higher Education (CHE)
    • Recognised and registered with REPSSA (Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa). REPSSA is part of ICREPS (International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals). The Personal Trainer Certificate is internationally portable enabling graduates to work anywhere in the world

    Higher Certificate in Exercise Science (NQF 5 or equivalent)

    Note: If you do not hold a level 4 NQF then apply to study our Fitness Instructor Certificate NQF 4. Successfully completing this will provide you access to the Higher Certificate NQF 5 programme and a pathway into more advanced programmes and further opportunities.