National Certificate in Fitness

The National Certificate in Fitness (NCIF) is a full qualification which enables you to work internationally as a Personal Trainer and Conditioning Coach.

Full Time, Online
12 Months
NQF Level 5
Cathsseta, SAQA

Year-round enrolments
Online

Type: Year-round Enrolments

Campus: Gqeberha, Sunninghill, Stellenbosch

Price includes a non-refundable deposit of R2,000.00. Price excludes a non-refundable admin fee of R400.

Register now

Year-round enrolments
Full Time

Type: Dec 14, 2025 - Feb 20, 2025

Campus: Gqeberha, Sunninghill, Stellenbosch

Price includes a non-refundable deposit of R2,000.00 Price excludes a non-refundable admin fee of R400

Register now

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 Indusry

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

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 Indusry

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

Work internationally as an Exercise Specialist.
You will become a multiskilled Fitness Professional.
Able to demonstrate entrepreneurial, administration and business skills as well as the ability to incorporate IT technology.
Demonstrate ability to discern the quality and validity of research information

The National Certificate in Fitness (NCIF) is a full qualification which enables you to work internationally as a Personal Trainer and Conditioning Coach This is a comprehensive qualification in personal training and physical conditioning and includes fitness principles, injury prevention and programme design to help your clients safely and effectively reach their fitness goals.

The NCIF includes an overview of special considerations, enabling graduates to provide fitness instruction and conditioning to people with certain disabilities.

Successful completion of the NCIF provides access to Part 2 of the National Diploma in Fitness (NDIF).

Note: Students may elect to enrol for the NDIF without first enrolling on the NCIF. The full 2 year NDIF programme includes all NCIF modules.

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 Indusry

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

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 Indusry

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

Work internationally as an Exercise Specialist.
You will become a multiskilled Fitness Professional.
Able to demonstrate entrepreneurial, administration and business skills as well as the ability to incorporate IT technology.
Demonstrate ability to discern the quality and validity of research information

The National Certificate in Fitness (NCIF) is a full qualification which enables you to work internationally as a Personal Trainer and Conditioning Coach This is a comprehensive qualification in personal training and physical conditioning and includes fitness principles, injury prevention and programme design to help your clients safely and effectively reach their fitness goals.

The NCIF includes an overview of special considerations, enabling graduates to provide fitness instruction and conditioning to people with certain disabilities.

Successful completion of the NCIF provides access to Part 2 of the National Diploma in Fitness (NDIF).

Note: Students may elect to enrol for the NDIF without first enrolling on the NCIF. The full 2 year NDIF programme includes all NCIF modules.

Accreditations

,

Delivery Method

,

Duration

NQF level