National Certificate in Fitness

Grade 12 school-leaving  certificate (National Senior Certificate) or equivalent or NQF Level 4 qualification in the fitness industry.

This course is a 1 year programme

Lecturers are experienced subject matter experts that are currently working in their respective fields.

This fitness qualification is 30% theory and 70% practical to ensure that you are fully prepared to enter directly into your chosen profession. All practical work and workplace experience are undertaken at the SSISA.

Designed for flexible, effective learning, this qualification is delivered through 2 online theory days and 3 campus-based practical sessions, ensuring you graduate with both knowledge and real-world coaching experience.

Assessments are conducted at the end of each term to ensure you are monitored regularly and support can be given should the need arise.

Data

- Stable internet connection, minimum 2MB/sec data connection.

Device

– You will need access to a smart device (such as phone, computer or tablet) to do this qualification.

The Culture, Art, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA). CATHSSETA is the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) established under the Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998) [the Skills Act] for the Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Economic Sector. SSISA is accredited by CATHSSETA to offer these two qualifications in fitness. 

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