Campus-based Fitness Qualification

Campus-based Fitness Qualifications

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Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) Education offers a 1 year National Certificate in Fitness and a 2 year National Diploma in Fitness via campus-based learning.

At SSISA Education, students don't just earn a fitness qualification. They develop the practical skills, professional confidence and industry connections needed to build a successful fitness career.

1 year national certificate in fitness

A qualification that equips you to enter the fitness industry with the confidence, knowledge, and skills required to offer professional services to meet the needs and expectations of a range of individuals and groups.

Entry Requirements: The learner must have a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (matric) or an NQF Level 4 qualification in the fitness industry. It is important to note that the course will be facilitated and assessed in English.

Student Learning Experience

At SSISA Education, the campus-based learning experience is designed to be practical, hands-on and connected to the realities of the sport, fitness and exercise industry from day one. Our hybrid approach to teaching and learning combines flexible digital learning for foundational theory with face-to-face tutorials, practical sessions and applied learning on campus. This allows students to build a strong knowledge base while developing the confidence and practical competence needed to apply what they have learned in real-world settings.

Students are supported throughout their learning journey by experienced lecturers and industry professionals within a collaborative learning community. Through regular feedback, practical application and ongoing academic support, we aim to ensure that every student graduates feeling confident, capable and prepared to practice safely, ethically and effectively in the industry.

Our student-centred approach places genuine interaction, collaboration and belonging at the heart of the campus experience. By learning, practicing and growing together, students build strong peer connections that support their studies and often develop into lasting professional networks."

World Class Facilities

SSISA boasts a state-of-the-art fitness centre with the latest training equipment, an indoor track, a high-performance gym, and a heated swimming pool.

To optimise learning, SSISA has several multimedia classrooms, a student hub with computers, unlimited WiFi access and air conditioning throughout the building.

You will complete a portion of your practical and workplace experience at SSISA during which time you will have access to our fitness facilities.

Accreditation

SSISA is an accredited service provider for the Cultural, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sports Education Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA). Our provider number is 613/P/000126/2008. Our qualification:

National Certificate: Fitness (SAQA ID 23374) and National Diploma: Fitness (SAQA ID 21890) are also accredited by CATHSSETA.

SSISA is a provider of the Register for Exercise Professionals South Africa (REPSSA). As REPSSA is an affiliate of the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals (ICREPS), graduates of our qualifications are able to join this international professional body as soon as they qualify, allowing for international recognition.

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Workplace Integrated Learning

Your Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) is a critical aspect of obtaining the National Certificate. WIL is where a student is required to practice skills and knowledge they have learnt in a real work environment.

Our students are required to complete 90 hours of WIL during their year of studies. SSISA has relationships with other industry stakeholders where our students may be able to complete WIL.