Higher Certificate in Exercise Science

The Higher Certificate in Exercise Science (HCES) – NQF5, is a Higher Education qualification which qualifies you as a Personal Trainer and Sports Conditioning Coach.

Full time / Online
12 Months
NQF Level 5
CHE / REPSSA

Year-round enrolments
Full time / Online

Type: Year-round enrolment

Campus: Stellenbosch, Sunninghill

R2,000.00

Price excluded a non-refundable admin fee of R400. A membership fee of R300 can be added to your payment,

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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

  • The Skeletal and Muscular System
    Joints
    The Respiratory and Cardiovascular systems
  • Energy Systems
  • The Neural System

 

Levers
ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAMMING

Screening & Testing

Flexibility

Muscle Strength, Endurance and Power

Periodisation and Programming
EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
Communication

PA and Psychological Well-Being

Stress Management

Performance Psychology of Athletes

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

South African Entrepreneurs `

Entrepreneurship vs. Management

Management skills

How to compile a business plan

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Legal Issues

Insurance Requirements

The Fitness Industry

Safety

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Digestion

Food groups

Supplements

Food labelling

PRACTICAL MANUAL

Equipment

Flexibility

Resistance

Functional Training

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Implement Policies Regarding HIV/AIDS in the Workplace

Analyse external factors influencing people with special needs

Include persons with disabilities in sport, recreation or fitness activities Provide for safety and risk management in sport and fitness

Design exercise programmes

Utilise wellness concepts for lifestyle change

PRACTICAL TRAINING & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Comprehensive, hands-on, practical tuition offered nationally from HFPA campuses and support centres.

Practical Training is also catered for on the HFPA Online Learning Platform

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NQF 4)

 

Note: 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 the Higher Certificate NQF 5 programme and a pathway into more advanced programmes and further opportunities.

The Higher Certificate in Exercise Science (HCES) – NQF5, is a Higher Education qualification which qualifies you as a Personal Trainer and Sports Conditioning Coach and gives an introduction to working with Special
Population Groups (such as the young and elderly).
The HCES leads to the Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science (ACES) – NQF 6. The Advanced Certificate covers High Performance
Training, Advanced Strength and Conditioning and Special Population Groups (including those with certain
medical conditions). This opens up further employment
opportunities in Health, Fitness and Sport.

Accreditations

Delivery Method

Duration

NQF level

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

  • The Skeletal and Muscular System
    Joints
    The Respiratory and Cardiovascular systems
  • Energy Systems
  • The Neural System

 

Levers
ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAMMING

Screening & Testing

Flexibility

Muscle Strength, Endurance and Power

Periodisation and Programming
EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
Communication

PA and Psychological Well-Being

Stress Management

Performance Psychology of Athletes

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

South African Entrepreneurs `

Entrepreneurship vs. Management

Management skills

How to compile a business plan

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Legal Issues

Insurance Requirements

The Fitness Industry

Safety

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Digestion

Food groups

Supplements

Food labelling

PRACTICAL MANUAL

Equipment

Flexibility

Resistance

Functional Training

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Implement Policies Regarding HIV/AIDS in the Workplace

Analyse external factors influencing people with special needs

Include persons with disabilities in sport, recreation or fitness activities Provide for safety and risk management in sport and fitness

Design exercise programmes

Utilise wellness concepts for lifestyle change

PRACTICAL TRAINING & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Comprehensive, hands-on, practical tuition offered nationally from HFPA campuses and support centres.

Practical Training is also catered for on the HFPA Online Learning Platform

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NQF 4)

 

Note: 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 the Higher Certificate NQF 5 programme and a pathway into more advanced programmes and further opportunities.

The Higher Certificate in Exercise Science (HCES) – NQF5, is a Higher Education qualification which qualifies you as a Personal Trainer and Sports Conditioning Coach and gives an introduction to working with Special
Population Groups (such as the young and elderly).
The HCES leads to the Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science (ACES) – NQF 6. The Advanced Certificate covers High Performance
Training, Advanced Strength and Conditioning and Special Population Groups (including those with certain
medical conditions). This opens up further employment
opportunities in Health, Fitness and Sport.

Accreditations

Delivery Method

Duration

NQF level