Exercise Science Certification

Exercise Science Certification

Course Description

It is important – for those wishing to practise any modality of fitness instruction – to have foundational knowledge of Exercise Science.

Trifocus Fitness Academy’s Exercise Science Certification delivers  a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and nutrition. This will allow you to learn and understand the movements of the body, energy systems, types of endurance training, and how to conduct fitness assessments. These elements are the basic principles that any fitness professional relies on.

The Exercise Science Course is offered through correspondence and online learning which gives you the basic knowledge you need to work in the fitness industry.

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Modules

  • What is the structure of bones and joints?
  • How are muscles made up?
  • How do muscles, joints and bones function together for optimal movement?

  • How do the following systems in the body function?
    • The Nervous System,
    • The Cardiovascular System,
    • The Respiratory System,
    • The Cardiorespiratory/Cardiopulmonary System, and
    • The Endocrine System.

  • Learn how forces interact with the human body.
  • Unpack how muscles work.
  • Discover what planes of motions are.

  • Dissect the Three Energy System.
  • Discover what the FITT Principle is.
  • Learn about motivation techniques for personal training clients.

  • Test clients’ cardio-respiratory endurance using well-known measuring methods.
  • Test clients’ muscular fitness and flexibility using well-known measuring methods.
  • Assess the composition of your client’s body.

  • Advise your clients on how to enhance their performance with nutrition.
  • Identify and correct people’s misconceptions about nutrition.
  • Read and interpret food labels.

Pricing

PAYMENT PLAN
R6700total payment
  • Deposit R2800
  • R1950 (2 months)

How to Study

How you can learn at Trifocus Fitness Academy

We offer a number of exciting, dynamic, and interactive ways in which you can learn how to become the best fitness professional you can be!

Online

If you have access to the Internet, we offer an exciting and dynamic online learning platform for students. Through the videos, questionnaires and forums on your dedicated learning portal you will be able to have the full benefit of our world-class education – when it’s convenient for you.

Online platform includes:

  • All assessments
  • Animated and interactive games to test your knowledge
  • Hundreds of slides with colourful images
  • Progress trackers
  • Unlimited access to the online platform
  • Videos, including exercise and anatomical footage

Please note: If you choose this option, all study material is online. No hard copy study material will be sent to you.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    It will take approximately 4 months to complete the Exercise Science Certification.

    Payments can be made via Payfast, EFT or by debit order (which is deducted on the last working day of every month). We offer an 18% discount if you pay the course fees upfront.

    No, the course is only available through online learning or via correspondence.

    Yes, there are student support managers available to assist you from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

    The course can be started at any time during the year.

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    The course is accredited by CATHSSETA.

    Trifocus Fitness Academy’s online learning platform was built with the end user in mind, offering students slides, videos, interactive games and seamless downloads.

    We require a valid South African ID, or a valid passport if you reside outside of South Africa. You must have a Matric/Grade 12 certificate.

    Our Exercise Science Certification delivers a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and nutrition. This will allow you to learn and understand the movements of the body, energy systems, types of endurance training, and how to conduct fitness assessments.

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