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Build practical knowledge in sports science, coaching, health, fitness and performance education. Choose a single short course for focused upskilling, or take the smarter route with packages options that connects related topics for broader learning.
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The Complete Sports Nutrition Package

Explore key training principles across cycling, running, and swimming in one structured package designed for learners who want broader endurance coaching knowledge.

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2 courses
CPD
Points allocated per course

Included courses

  • Intro to Sports Nutrition 18 CPD Points
  • Advanced Sports Nutrition 18 CPD Points
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Package Broader learning route

Soccer coaching and conditioning

Explore key training principles across cycling, running, and swimming in one structured package designed for learners who want broader endurance coaching knowledge.

Includes
2 courses
CPD
Points allocated per course

Included courses

  • Junior Soccer Coaching                    6 CPD Points
  • Periodisation of Soccer Conditioning6 CPD Points
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Advanced sports nutrition course

Advanced Sports Nutrition - Beyond the Basics

An advanced practical, evidence-based short course exploring key sports nutrition topics on supplements, diets, gut health, CGM, and body composition.

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Online Sports Nutrition short course

Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Designed by dietitians and sports scientists, unlock your performance with our Introduction to Sports Nutrition online short course. 18 HPCSA CPD Points

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Sports Massage Course-1

Sports Massage Short Course

Learn massage techniques to enhance your skills in injury prevention, recovery, and performance via hybrid learning. 20 REPSSA CPD Points

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Online Cycling short course

THE ESSENTIALS OF CYCLING PHYSIOLOGY AND COACHING

Learn how to design training programmes for cyclists and key concepts behind endurance training. 9 BASA CPD Points

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Online running short course

Training and programme design for endurance running

Learn how to design training programmes for runners and key concepts behind endurance training. 6 CPD Points

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Online Swimming Short Course

TRAINING ESSENTIALS & PROGRAMME DESIGN FOR SWIMMING

This course provides an overview of the determinants and key concepts of endurance swimming performance. 18 BASA CPD Points

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Online Early Childhood Development Short Course

The role of movement in childhood development

Learn key concepts and the importance of physical activity and fundamental movement skills for children. 6 HPCSA CPD Points

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Online Soccer Short Course

Periodisation of soccer conditioning and fitness

This course is ideal for anyone interested in learning how to condition soccer players and teams for optimal performance. 6 BASA CPD Points

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Online Soccer short course

Junior Soccer Coaching Course

This coaching course aims to teach you how to incorporate the Long-term Participant Development model (LTPD). 10 SACE CPD Points

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Online Netball short course

Junior Netball Coaching Course

This junior netball coaching course aims to teach you how to incorporate the Long-term Participant Development model (LTPD). 10 SACE CPD Points

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Online Hockey short course

Junior Hockey Coaching Course

This junior hockey coaching course aims to teach you how to incorporate the Long-term Participant Development model (LTPD). 10 SACE CPD Points

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Online Cricket short course

Junior Cricket Coaching Course

This coaching course aims to teach you how to incorporate the Long-term Participant Development model (LTPD). 10 SACE CPD Points

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Online Rugby short course

Junior Rugby Coaching Course

This junior rugby coaching course aims to teach you how to incorporate the Long-term Participant Development model (LTPD). 10 SACE CPD Points

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New courses announcement

New Courses Coming Soon

Advanced Sports Nutrition;
Athletic Performance Training & Testing;
Exercise Physiology;
Foundations of Exercise Testing;
Foundations of Exercise Prescription

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SAQA

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The Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) is an accredited skills development provider for the delivery of specified occupationally directed education and training programmes within the sport and fitness sector. SSISA holds provider accreditation number 613/P/000126/2008 with the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA).

CATHSSETA operates as a Quality Partner of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) in respect of delegated quality assurance functions within its sector, within the regulatory framework established under the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998), as amended.

SSISA is also recognised by the Register for Exercise Professionals South Africa (REPSSA) and the South African Council for Educators(SACE) as a provider of sports and fitness courses.

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