Elite Trainer and Group Training Bundle

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Duration
3 YEARS
Course Fee
R18,500.00

R18,500.00

Credits
247 Credits
28 CPD Points
Internationally Recognised
Internationally
Recognised
NQF 5

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ONLINE + CONTACT COURSE
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
You will need a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (or equivalent) If you do not hold a level 4 NQF you can apply to study our Fitness Instructor NQF 4 Certificate. Successfully completing this will provide you access to our NQF 5 programmes and a pathway into more advanced programmes and further opportunities.
Payment Terms
Payment Terms

3 Month Payment Terms

• Course fee: R18,500 (Deposit R6,290 + 2 x Monthly Instalments of R6,105)

11 Month Payment Terms

• Course fee: R20,350  (Deposit R3,700 + 10 x Monthly Instalments of R1,665)

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The National Diploma in Fitness (NDIF) is a full qualification which qualifies you to work internationally as an Advanced Personal Trainer. The first part includes the National Certificate in Fitness (NCIF) modules which means that you will qualify as a Personal Trainer half way through the full course. This is a comprehensive qualification which includes exercise prescription for the young, elderly, elite athletes and those with certain medical conditions and disabilities. This qualification will provide you with a broad base of expertise which will increase your employment opportunities and client base, and therefore increase your earning potential. About Online study mode:
  • Study fully online
  • Access to our professional practical videos & resources
  • Access to an online tutor that assists you throughout the duration of your course
  • Access to our online learning platform
Note: Students may elect to enrol for the NDIF without first enrolling on the NCIF. The full NDIF programme includes all NCIF modules. If you have completed NCIF, and would like to expand your scope of practice, why not sign up for our National Diploma in Fitness Year 2 Only course?

Group Training Specialist

This qualification is an NQF4 qualification aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor, in the context of exercise to music. Group Training Specialist is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to plan and instruct group classes. It is a practical, fun and versatile course that will allow you to give group fitness classes in a high-energy atmosphere. You will learn the principles of HiiT training which equips you with the skills to incorporate HiiT training into your group exercise classes in a boot camp format. HiiT and Bootcamp Training is a very popular way of training athletes, as it emphasises the body’s natural ability to move. It’s also a fun, highly effective way to improve fitness and gain muscle tone. Gain insight on how to structure a variety of Group Training programmes including: Tabata routines, hard, harder, hardest routines, Little method, Fartlek method and MITT method.The routines will empower the instructor to create fun, interactive, group training sessions which will keep your clients on their toes and wanting more. You will also learn how to incorporate the following into your group exercise classes:
  • Bodyweight exercises
  • Medicine ball
  • Bosu ball
  • Weightlifting
  • Sandbag
  • Motion stick
  • Kettlebells
  • Battleropes
  • Suspension Training
  • Trampolines
  • Gliding Disks
  • Resistance Tubing
  • Gun-eX
  • ViPR Loaded Movement Training
  • Exercise and dance moves
  • Music selection
  • Choreography
  • Teaching methods
This course Includes:
  • An HFPA Anatomy and Physiology Manual, an HFPA Group Exercise Instructor manual, a HiiT Instructor Manual and a Bootcamp Instructor Manual (received in hard copy)
  • A study (orientation) guide, logbook and assessments (online)
  • Tutor Support
Study Mode Offered: CONTACT COURSE This course is completed via both contact workshops and using the HFPA Online Learning Platform. This course is available in the following regions: JOHANNESBURG | CAPE TOWN | DURBAN | POTCHEFSTROOM


NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FITNESS

*Logbook hours required: 50 Hours

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

  • The Skeletal and Muscular System
  • Joints
  • The Respiratory and Cardiovascular systems
  • Energy Systems
  • Levers

ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAMMING

  • Screening & Testing
  • Flexibility
  • Muscle Strength, Endurance and Power
  • Periodisation and Programming
  • Sports Conditioning

EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY

  • Define stress
  • Symptoms of and physiological responses to stress
  • Coping with stress
  • Personality types and stress
  • Exercise and stress

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • The Fitness Industry
  • Insurance
  • Entrepreneurship

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

  • Basic legal terminology applicable to the fitness industry
  • Define professionalism
  • Legal responsibilities of the fitness professional

NUTRITION & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

  • Digestion
  • Food groups
  • Supplements
  • Food labelling

ELECTIVE MANUAL

  • Training in Different Environments
  • Sport Specific Training

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN FITNESS

 

*Logbook hours required: 100 Hours

 

SPECIAL POPULATIONS – PREGNANCY & EXERCISE

  • Learn to train pregnant women safely

SPECIAL POPULATIONS – CHILDREN, YOUTH & EXERCISE

  • Learn to train young children and youth safely

SPECIAL POPULATIONS – OLDER ADULTS

  • Learn to train older adults safely

PERIODISED TRAINING

  • Periodisation and Programming

SPORTS CONDITIONING

  • Training principles and methods of developing sports conditioning programmes

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

  • Understanding your own, and others, intra-personal dynamics

PRACTICAL TRAINING & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

INCLUDES:

Comprehensive, hands-on, practical tuition offered nationally from HFPA campuses and support centres. Practical Training is also catered for on the HFPA Online Learning Platform.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
  • Chapter 1: Homeostasis
  • Chapter 2: Anatomical Terms
  • Chapter 3: Organ Systems
  • Chapter 4: Skeletal System
  • Chapter 5: The Muscular System
  • Chapter 6: The Cardiovascular & Circulatory System
  • Chapter 7: The Respiratory System
  • Chapter 8: The Nervous System
  • Chapter 9: The Endocrine System
  • Chapter 10: Energy Systems
  • Chapter 11: Adaptations To Physiological Systems With Exercise
  • Chapter 12: Principles Of Exercise, Fitness & Health
  • Chapter 13: Principles Of Training
  • Chapter 14: Cardiovascular Fitness
  • Chapter 15: Muscular Strength & Endurance
  • Chapter 16: Warm-Up & Stretching
  • Chapter 17: Motor Fitness
  • Chapter 18: Safety 112
  • Chapter 19: Communication
  • Chapter 20: Customer Service
  • Chapter 21: Introduction To Nutrition
  • Chapter 22: Role Players In The Fitness Industry
 GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR MODULE
  • Assist fitness participants to successfully implement an exercise programme to music
  • Lead participants safely and effectively through a structured choreographed exercise
  • Demonstrate the verbal and nonverbal communication skills required to teach exercise
  • Demonstrate the ability to utilise various communication and teaching methods
  • Present themselves in a professional and confident manner whilst leading an exercise
  • Utilise audio equipment with care consideration of the equipment
  • Chapter 1: Health, Exercise & Aerobics
  • Chapter 2: Professionalism, Communication & Motivation
  • Chapter 3: Teaching A Class
  • Chapter 4: Music Selection
  • Chapter 5: Structuring Choreography (Using Reduction)
  • Chapter 6: Steps To Choreography
  • Chapter 7: Construction Of The Routine
  • Chapter 8: Introduction To Step Aerobics
  • Chapter 9: Introduction To Body Conditioning
  • SAQA Registered Full Qualification
  • NQF level 5
  • Full National Diploma Qualification (CATHSSETA)
  • Recognised and registered with REPSSA (Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa). REPSSA is part of ICREPS (International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals) The NDIF qualification is internationally portable enabling graduates to work anywhere in the world.
  • 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