Personal Trainer
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Payment Plans
CHOOSE MODE:
course fee
Was R8,200.00
Now R5,500.00
3 Months
Total Payment: R5,912.00
Initial deposit: R1,974.50
+ 2 payments of R1,969.00
6 Months
Total Payment: R6,050.00
Initial deposit: R1,375.00
+ 5 payments of R935.00
11 Months
Option not available for this course
course fee
Was R10,200.00
Now R5,500.00
3 Months
Total Payment: R5,912.00
Initial deposit: R1,974.50
+ 2 payments of R1,969.00
6 Months
Total Payment: R6,050.00
Initial deposit: R1,375.00
+ 5 payments of R935.00
11 Months
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3 Months
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6 Months
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11 Months
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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: 3 - 6 Months
Internationally Recognised
Covid-19 Measures in Place
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Personal Trainer
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Course Description
Personal Trainer is an occupational skills programme which provides 87 credits towards the National Certificate in Fitness (NCIF).
The Personal Trainer course is your shortest route to becoming a personal trainer and qualifies you to work internationally.
Personal Trainer is a comprehensive qualification in personal training and includes fitness principles, injury prevention and programme design to help your clients safely and effectively reach their fitness goals.
Note: If you wish to reach the Diploma in Fitness (NDIF) level in the future then we suggest that you register for the NCIF (or NDIF) which are full National qualifications. The NCIF leads to the NDIF or alternatively you may register for the full NDIF which includes the NCIF modules in part 1.
Study Modes Offered:
- DISTANCE LEARNING (includes workshops)
- ONLINE
*Hard copy manuals can be ordered at an additional fee
Campuses and Distance Learner Support Workshops in these regions:
JHB | PRETORIA | CAPE TOWN | DURBAN | PORT ELIZABETH | NELSPRUIT | 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 offer online support to all Distance and Online students
ADDITIONAL COURSES INCLUDED FOR FREE WITH PERSONAL TRAINER – ADDED VALUE!
Note: These online added value courses are optional and can be completed in your own time. They are not required in order to achieve the main qualification (Personal Trainer).
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
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
Accreditations & Certifications
NQF Level: 5
Course Credits: 86
REPSSA CPD Points: 20
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
- Add sports Performance, Wellness Management and Sport Science support to your resume
- Travel the world working on international luxury cruise liners or at holiday clubs
- Continue on to the Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science to grow your expertise and open doors to university level programmes
- Work as a health and fitness blogger, online personal trainer, fitness manager or wellness director
- Open your own business, gym or studio
Course Requirements
Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
If you do not hold a level 4 NQF you can apply to study our Fitness Instructor Certificate NQF 4. Successfully completing this will provide you access to our NQF 5 programmes and a pathway into more advanced programmes and further opportunities.
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