National Certificate in Fitness

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The National Certificate in Fitness (NQF Level 5; 137 Credits) is a full 1-year 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.

-Demonstrate knowledge of the fitness environment and the context in which physical activity takes place.
-Conduct and interpret pre-participation screening for physical activity readiness.
-Assess, evaluate and monitor health-related fitness components.
-Design, demonstrate and lead exercise programmes.
-Implement, monitor and modify exercise programmes.
-Motivate and support fitness participants in making activity-related and wellness decisions.

There are 29 modules covered in this qualification that will give you the knowledge and know-how to assess the health and fitness levels of individuals; design, demonstrate and implement exercise programmes as well as assess, evaluate, monitor and modify training plans.