Injury Prevention Specialist

Learn about the effects of muscle imbalances

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Online
Duration
6 MONTHS
Course Fee
R2,500.00
Credits
20 CPD points
Internationally Recognised
Internationally
Recognised

Learn about the effects of muscle imbalances on the body

Where to Study
Campuses and Support Centres are located in the following regions
JOHANNESBURG | CAPE TOWN | DURBAN | PORT ELIZABETH | NELSPRUIT | POTCHEFSTROOM
Course Requirements
Course Requirements

If you hold a fitness qualification or exercise science qualification you will:

  • Receive a certificate of achievement
  • Be able to use this qualification to train clients

If you do not hold a fitness qualification or exercise science qualification you will:

  • Receive a certificate of attendance
  • Not be able to use this qualification to train clients
Payment Terms
Payment Terms

Upfront Payment

• Course fee: R2,500

Step 1
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Upon completion of this course you will have thorough knowledge and understanding of the effect of muscle imbalances, common upper and lower body injuries, the role of various professionals in injuries (who to refer to, and more importantly, what YOU CAN do), how to design an effective, individualised programme with the aim of preventing the development of an injury as well as execution of simple functional tests to adapt your programmes based on individual anatomical differences. This course Includes:
  • E-manual
  • Online assessments
  • Additional online resources videos
  • Online Tutor support
Study Mode Offered: ONLINE This course is completed using the HFPA Online Learning Platform.


  • Chapter 1: Scope of Practice
  • Chapter 2: Anatomy Recap
  • Chapter 3: General Principles of Injuries
  • Chapter 4: Healing Process
  • Chapter 5: Types of injuries
  • Chapter 6: Posture assessment and Evaluation
  • Chapter 7: Common Upper body injuries
  • Chapter 8: Common lower body Injuries
  • Chapter 9 : Psychological considerations
  • Chapter 10: Aqua programmes and Injuries
  • Chapter 11: Prehabiliation Assessments
  • Chapter 12: Examples of Exercises for Prevention of Injuries
  • 20 REPSSA endorsed CPD points
  • HFPA Certificate of Achievement/Completion
  • Carve out a niche in the industry as an injury prevention specialist
  • Use your new skills to up your performance as a trainer for fitness clients or athletes.