Higher Certificate in Exercise Science
NQF5 | Higher Education | Internationally Portable | Personal Training | Sports Conditioning
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Payment Plans
course fee
Was R20,500.00
Now R16,500.00
3 Months
Total Payment: R16,500.00
Initial deposit: R5,511.00
+ 2 payments of R5494.50
6 Months
Total Payment: R18,150.00
Initial deposit: R3,300.00
+ 5 payments of R2,970.00
11 Months
Total Payment: R18,150.00
Initial deposit: R3,300.00
+ 10 payments of R1,485.00
Study Full Time
Whichever way you chose to study, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to start and build a successful business or professional career with HFPA.
- Ideal for School Leavers!
- Orientation Day: 18 March 2021
- Academic Semesters begins: 23 March 2021
- Attend lectures and workshops, Monday – Wednesday at an HFPA campus ,Thursday: Shadowing hours (Work Integrated Learning)
- All course work will be completed on the online learning platform.
- Learn in person, from highly qualified lecturers, course leaders & presenters
- Receive an NQF 5 qualification for successfully completing this course
- Internationally recognised qualification.
- Receive all hard-copy manuals, learning materials & course packs
- Receive industry exposure, knowledge & experience
- Access to our online learning platform
- Graduation ceremony
Study Distance with Weekend Workshops
Whichever way you chose to study, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to start and build a successful business or professional career with HFPA.
- Flexible study options - workshop cycles commence 3 x per year
- 5 workshops offered per cycle on a Saturday morning as per the workshop calendar (as per course calendar
- Access to an online tutor that assists you throughout the duration of your course
- Access to our professional, practical videos & related resources
- Receive an NQF 5 qualification for successfully completing this course
- Internationally recognised qualification.
- Attend support workshops, at an HFPA campus or support centre
- Receive hard-copy learning materials
- Access to our comprehensive online learning platform
Study Distance with Weekday Workshops - Mixed Mode
Whichever way you chose to study, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to start and build a successful business or professional career with HFPA.
- Ideal for School Leavers during Covid Restrictions
- Orientation Day: 18 March (HCES) and 19 March (ACES) 2021
- Academic Semester begins: 25 March (HCES) and 26 March (ACES) 2021
- Attend 1 workshop per week as per calendar
- Online and contact learning
- Access to an online tutor that assists you throughout the duration of your course
- Access to our professional, practical videos & related resources
- Receive an NQF 5 qualification for successfully completing this course
- Internationally recognised qualification.
- Attend support workshops, at an HFPA campus or support centre
- Receive hard-copy learning materials
- Access to our comprehensive online learning platform
- Should Covid restrictions affect workshop attendance, workshops will accumlate and be offered later in the year
Study Part Time
Whichever way you chose to study, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to start and build a successful business or professional career with HFPA.
- Orientation Day: 3th April 2021
- Academic Semesters begins: 10th April 2021
- Attend lectures & workshops on Saturdaysat an HFPA campus
- All course work will be completed on the online learning platform.
- Learn in person, from highly qualified lecturers, course leaders & presenters
- Receive an NQF 5 qualification for successfully completing this course
- Internationally recognised qualification.
- Receive all hard-copy learning materials & course packs
Study Online
Whichever way you chose to study, you’ll graduate with the skills and confidence to start and build a successful business or professional career with HFPA.
- Study fully online and at your convenience
- Access to our professional practical videos & resources
- Access to an online tutor that assists you throughout the duration of your course.
Course Duration: 1 Year
Internationally Recognised
Higher Education Course
Covid-19 Measures in Place
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Course Description
BECOME AN ELITE TRAINER WITH OUR HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
The Higher Certificate in Exercise Science (HCES) – NQF5, is a Higher Education qualification which qualifies you as a Personal Trainer and Sports Conditioning Coach and gives an introduction to working with Special Population Groups (such as the young and elderly).
The HCES leads to the Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science (ACES) – NQF 6
The Advanced Certificate covers High Performance Training, Advanced Strength and Conditioning and Special Population Groups (including those with certain medical conditions). This opens up further employment opportunities in Health, Fitness and Sport.
Study Modes offered:
- Distance Learning (includes Workshops & Hard Copy Manuals)
- Part-Time (Saturday morning Lectures and Workshops)
- Full-Time (Weekday Lectures, Workshops and work integrated learning (WIL)
Workshops offered at the following campuses:
JOHANNESBURG | CAPE TOWN | DURBAN | + ONLINE
Distance Learner Workshops are offered at no additional fee (we offer 3 workshop cycles per annum so you can register at any time and work at your own pace)
Workshop attendance is optional.
All students access our comprehensive HFPA Online Learning Platform.
Our team of HFPA Online Tutors offers structured online support to all Distance and Online students
ADDITIONAL COURSES OFFERED FOR FREE WITH HCES – ADDED VALUE!
Note: These added value courses are optional and can be completed in your own time. They are not required in order to achieve the main qualification (HCES):
Subjects & Modules
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
INCLUDES:
- The Skeletal and Muscular System
- Joints
- The Respiratory and Cardiovascular systems
- Energy Systems
- Levers
TESTING & PROGRAMMES
INCLUDES:
- Screening & Testing
- Flexibility
- Muscle Strength, Endurance and Power
- Periodisation and Programming
- Sports Conditioning
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
INCLUDES:
- Environmental Factors
- Sedentary Clients
- Injuries
- Special Populations
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
INCLUDES:
- The Fitness Industry
- Insurance
- Entrepreneurship
NUTRITION & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
INCLUDES:
- Digestion
- Food groups
- Supplements
- Food labelling
PRACTICAL TRAINING & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
INCLUDES:
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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
Accreditations & Certifications
NQF Level: 5
Course Credits: 123
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)
SAQA Registered
Recognised and registered with REPSSA (Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa). REPSSA is part of ICREPS (International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals)
Career Opportunities
- Work as a strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer in health clubs, or in private practice
- Travel the world working on international luxury cruise liners or at holiday clubs
- Work as a health and fitness blogger, online personal trainer, fitness manager or wellness director
- Open your own business, gym or studio
- Add sports Performance, Wellness Management and Sport Science support to your resume
- Continue onto the Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science (ACES) NQF6 to grow your scope of practice and earning potential
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
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