Indoor cycling classes to music
(stationary cycle group classes to music)

This course on teaching Indoor cycling classes to music will add a valuable qualification to your current competencies.  On successful completion, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of a range of Indoor cycling exercises and be able to teach Indoor cycling classes to music. 

Subjects include The history and philosophy of indoor cycling The principles and benefits of indoor cycling  Plan and prepare to instruct safe and effective indoor cycling classes Instruct indoor cycling classes using appropriate teaching methods		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 12 credits (120 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and twenty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 15 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.  

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science and nutrition, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register. Top >>

 Exercise to Music 
(Aerobics, step and tone)

This course on Exercise to Music will add a valuable qualification to your current competencies.  On completion, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of group exercise to music and the ability to teach aerobics, step and tone exercise to music.

Subjects include The history of exercise to music   The principles and benefits of exercise to music classes Plan and prepare to instruct safe and effective classes, teaching aerobics, step and tone classes Instruct Exercise to Music classes using appropriate teaching methods		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 15 credits (150 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and fifty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 18 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.  

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science and nutrition, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement: It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register.  Top >>

Pilates Mat

This course on teaching Pilates Mat will add a valuable qualification to your current competencies as a fitness practitioner or a coach.  On successful completion of the course, you will understand the principles and theory of Pilates and be able to teach a range of Pilates mat exercises to individuals or to groups.  This specialisation introduces you to Pilates as an exercise modality as well as a mind-body practice.

Subjects include The history of Pilates The principles and benefits of Pilates  Screening candidates and posture analysis Plan and prepare to instruct safe and effective Pilates Mat classes Instruct Pilates Mat classes using appropriate teaching methods		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 18 credits (180 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and eighty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 22 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.   

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science and nutrition, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register.  Top >>

Yoga
(vinyassa yoga)

This course on teaching Vinyasa will give you a valuable qualification to add to your current competencies as a fitness practitioner or a coach.  On successful completion of the course, you will understand the principles and theory of Vinyasa yoga and be able to teach a range of yoga exercises to individuals or to groups.   This specialisation introduces you to yoga as an exercise modality and a mind-body practice.  Students wishing to explore yoga as a spiritual practice are encouraged to pursue advanced courses once they qualify with this specialisation.

Course subjects include The history of Yoga The principles and benefits of Yoga  Plan and prepare to instruct safe and effective Vinyasa Yoga classes Instruct Vinyasa Yoga classes using appropriate teaching methods		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 18 credits (180 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and eighty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 22 weeks to complete the course. 

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.   

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science and nutrition, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register. Top >>

Massage for sport and fitness

This course on Massage for Sport and Fitness will add a valuable qualification to your current competencies as a fitness practitioner or coach. On successful completion, you will understand the principles and theory of sport massage and be able to implement a range of sport massage techniques as a masseur or masseuse.

Subjects include The history of massage The principles and benefits of massage   Injuries and injury management Plan and prepare to implement safe and effective sport and fitness massage treatments Implement sport and fitness massage treatments using appropriate massage techniques		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 18 credits (180 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and eighty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 22 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.   

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register.  Top >>

Nutrition for performance

This course on Nutrition for performance will add a valuable qualification to your current competencies as a fitness practitioner or coach.  On successful completion of the course, you will understand nutrition principles and be able to advise clients on their eating plans.  In particular, you will be able to give advice on nutrition and ergogenic aids for improved performance. he eta has developed a range of exciting short courses to empower students with workplace skills so that they can function effectively in their existing and new working environments. The courses are taught at eta campuses or as distance learning programmes.

Subjects include: The fundamentals of nutrition Nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and weight management Nutrition for performance, performance supplements and ergogenic aids Developing a nutrition model for consulting and prescribing		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 15 credits (150 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take one hundred and fifty notional hours excluding pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 19 weeks to complete the course. 

Specialisation programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning for the specialization in the expected time frame. 

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register. Top >>

Coaching Rugby
(beginner to intermediate level)

This course on rugby coaching for beginner and intermediate performers will give you a valuable qualification to add to your current competencies. If you are coaching or if you want to qualify as a coach you can add the knowledge that you gain from this course to your current skills set as well.

Subjects include: Operate as a coach and the history of rugby Basic concepts, laws, regulations, umpiring Skills of the sport, game plans and tactical plans Planning, implementing and teaching practice sessions Coaching players at a competitive event Evaluating the effectiveness of the coaching experience		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 12 credits (120 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and twenty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 15 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.  

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register. Top >>

Coaching Football
(beginner to intermediate level)

This course on football coaching for beginner and intermediate performers will give you a valuable qualification to add to your current competencies. If you are coaching or if you want to qualify as a coach you can add the knowledge that you gain from this course to your current skills set as well.  

Subjects include: Operate as a coach and the history of football Basic concepts, laws, regulations, umpiring Skills of the sport, game plans and tactical plans Planning, implementing and teaching practice sessions Coaching players at a competitive event Evaluating the effectiveness of the coaching experience		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 12 credits (120 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and twenty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 15 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.    

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register. Top >>

Coaching Cricket
(beginner to intermediate level)

This course on cricket coaching will give you a valuable qualification to add to your current competencies. If you coach or if you want to qualify as a coach you can add the knowledge that you gain from this course to your current skills set.   On successful completion, you will understand the principles and laws of cricket and be able to coach cricket to beginner and intermediate level performers.

Subjects include: Operate as a coach and the history of cricket Basic concepts, laws, regulations, umpiring Skills of the sport, game plans and tactical plans Planning, implementing and teaching practice sessions Coaching players at a competitive event Evaluating the effectiveness of the coaching experience		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 12 credits (120 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and twenty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 15 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.   

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register. Top >>

Coaching Hockey
(beginner to intermediate level)

This course on hockey coaching for beginner and intermediate performers will give you a valuable qualification to add to your current competencies. If you are coaching or if you want to qualify as a coach you can add the knowledge that you gain from this course to your current skills set as well.

Subjects include: Operate as a coach and the history of hockey Basic concepts, laws, regulations, umpiring Skills of the sport, game plans and tactical plans Planning, implementing and teaching practice sessions Coaching players at a competitive event Evaluating the effectiveness of the coaching experience		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 12 credits (120 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and twenty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 15 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.   

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register. Top >>

Coaching Netball
(beginner to intermediate level)

This course on netball coaching for beginner and intermediate performers will give you a valuable qualification to add to your current competencies. If you are coaching or if you want to qualify as a coach you can add the knowledge that you gain from this course to your current skills set as well.  

Subjects include: Operate as a coach and the history of netball Basic concepts, laws, regulations, umpiring Skills of the sport, game plans and tactical plans Planning, implementing and teaching practice sessions Coaching players at a competitive event Evaluating the effectiveness of the coaching experience		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 12 credits (120 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately one hundred and twenty notional hours excluding any pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 15 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning in the expected time frame.  

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register

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Diet, Exercise and Genetics
(Incorporating the wisdom of genes into practice)

This course on Diet, Exercise and Genetics will add a valuable qualification to your current competencies as a fitness practitioner or coach.  On successful completion of the course, you will understand genetics and be able to use results of DNA tests to personalize clients’ exercise and eating programmes.

 “Genes are responsible for about half the variation in physical performance between individuals in the population. Genes are probably even more important than training in explaining differences in performance”                                                                                               (Prof W.G. Hopkins)

Subjects include: Terminology of genetics and the biology of DNA. Relevant aspects of genetic testing. The concepts of nutrigenomics, nutrigenetics and actigenetics. Specific diet-gene interactions that impact chronic diseases development. Specific diet-gene interactions and their role in weight management. Specific exercise-gene interactions which play a role in sports performance and exercise prescription for weight management. The ethical, legal and social Issues of genetic testing.		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 12 credits (120 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take one hundred and twenty notional hours excluding pre-requisites.  If you allow approximately 8-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 15 weeks to complete the course.

Specialisation programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master the learning for the specialization in the expected time frame. 

Admission Criteria and certification requirements

1. Qualified applicants:  If you hold a qualification which includes exercise science and nutrition, you need to provide proof of your certification when you register.
2. Unqualified applicants:  You need to complete the learning and assessment criteria of the prerequisite/s and the specialisation.
3. Self improvement:  It is possible to attend the specialisation but not take assessment. 
4. Certificates:  Certificates are only provided once fees are paid in full and on successful completion of all assessment criteria.   Certificates of attendance are not provided. Students receive a letter of registration and confirmation once they register.

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Exercise and Fitness Studies

This course in Exercise and Fitness studies provides the relevant exercise science background required for admission into eta’s short courses.    The course has been benchmarked against the requirements of CYQ accreditation and for acceptance on to the register for exercise professionals (REPS).

Subjects include Anatomy and physiology of the human body, in the context of exercise and health The principles of exercise, fitness and health Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment How to support clients who participate in exercise and physical activity At the end of this course students will be able to understand and apply; Aspects of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems that affect exercise, health and fitness Aspects of the musculoskeletal system that affect exercise, health and fitness Planes of movement, body types, stability and posture related to exercise, health and fitness Aspects of the nervous system that affect exercise, health and fitness Aspects of the endocrine system that affect exercise, health and fitness Aspects of the energy systems that affect exercise, health and fitness The principles of exercise and the components of fitness The benefits of fitness and apply exercise programming, exercise modalities and exercise intensity Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment Professionalism, client management and client support in a fitness environment		Download Info Sheet   Select Campus HereBloemfontein CampusCape Town CampusDubai CampusDurban CampusGeorge CampusJohannesburg CampusLagos CampusMauritius CampusPretoria CampusStellenbosch CampusDistance learning

Credits and duration of the course

The credit value of this course is 20 credits (200 notional learning hours).  To certify in this course, it will take approximately two hundred notional hours.  If you allow approximately 10-hours a week for studies (including tasks for assessment and experiential learning) you will take 20 weeks to complete the course.

Programmes are learner-paced. Students learn at different rates and some become competent and confident sooner than others. Our experience informs us that students who follow the learning process usually master their learning in the expected time frame.  Students develop the confidence to implement skills at different rates and some may take longer to gain confidence.  But, with sufficient study and practice, confidence as well as competence is achievable. 

Admission and Certification Criteria

• Candidates need a grade 12 certificate at NQF level 4 or a letter of motivation for acceptance on to the course
• As this course is required to enter and achieve certification in the eta fitness and coaching specialisation courses, on completion and on successful achievement of all assessment criteria, qualifying students receive their certification in their chosen specialisation.
• Should students want to achieve this course as a stand-alone, on successful achievement of the assessment criteria; students receive a certificate in Exercise and Fitness Studies.

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