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FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

A Bridging course to personal training certifications

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Work as a fitness instructor in commercial gyms and private studios
  • Use this as a bridging course to see if a career in health and fitness is for you, or to give you an NQF 4 qualification to allow you to access our more advanced qualifications

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

6 MONTHS | NQF 4 | 28 CREDITS | SAQA FIT/INSTRUCT/4/0085 | INTERNATIONALLY PORTABLE

A Bridging course to personal training certifications

ONLINE COURSE

R5 850,00

Associated Courses

If you’re looking for a fast-track into a career in fitness, or a bridging qualification into more advanced personal training certifications, the Fitness Instructor Course is for you. This course will equip you with all the skills necessary to meet the duties of a fitness instructor, including assisting clients with proper technique and use of gym equipment as well as advising on generic exercise programmes. This course Includes:

  • Online course with online assignment submission
  • Orientation guide
  • E-manuals online
  • Additional online resources videos
  • Online Tutor support

This course is completed using the HFPA Online Learning Platform

MODULE 1: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

  • Chapter 1 – Homeostasis
  • Chapter 2- Anatomical Terminology
  • Chapter 3 – Organ Systems
  • Chapter 4 – The skeletal system
  • Chapter 5 – The muscular system
  • Chapter 6 – The cardiovascular and 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 through aerobic and anaerobic 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
  • Chapter 19 – Communication
  • Chapter 20 – Customer service
  • Chapter 21 – Introduction to nutrition
  • Chapter 22 – Role Players in The Fitness Industry

MODULE 2: HEALTH SCREENING, EXERCISE AND PROGRAMME RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Chapter 1: Physical activity, health and fitness
  • Chapter 2: Benefits and Risks associated with physical activity
  • Chapter 3: Principles of Training
  • Chapter 4: Introduction to Resistance Training Programme Design
  • Chapter 5: Introduction to Cardiovascular Programme Design
  • Chapter 6: Introduction to Warm-up, CoolDown and Flexibility Programme Design
  • Chapter 7: Motivation, Behavioural change, Communication and Exercise Adherence

MODULE 3: SUPERVISING THE USE OF A FITNESS FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT

  • Chapter 1: Introduction to the Duties of Fitness Instructors in a Gym Facility
  • Chapter 2: Orientation of a Fitness Facility
  • Chapter 3: Safety
  • Chapter 4: Common Exercise Equipment
  • Chapter 5: Gym Facility Etiquette

MODULE 4: RESISTANCE TRAINING TECHNIQUES MODULE 5: WORKPLACE LOGBOOK

NQF Level: 4

Course Credits: 28

  • SAQA Registered Skills Program
  • NQF level 4
  • CATHSSETA Provider Accreditation Number 613/R/000189/2011
  • Recognised and registered with REPSSA (Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa). REPSSA is part of ICREPS (International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals) The NCIF qualification is internationally portable enabling graduates to work anywhere in the world.
A grade 11 or NQF3 equivalent is required to do this course