Advanced Certificate in Fitness in Sport Conditioning

Advance professional athletic development by mastering cutting-edge performance enhancement techniques and evidence-based conditioning methodologies.

overview

This one-year Advanced Certificate programme builds on from a Higher Certificate. Candidates learn how to apply the principles of sport science to sport conditioning programmes. Professionally, these individuals qualify as a Sport Conditioning Coach, enabling them to advise, fitness test and design sport-specific training programmes for clients who want to improve their sport performance goals.

After successful completion of this programme, you will have the opportunity to enrol in the Bachelor of Exercise in Sport & Leisure.  

key facts

Duration

Full Time – 1 Year

Starting

March 2025

Location

Montagne Blanche Campus

Who is it for?

This programme is ideal for individuals passionate about fitness and want to receive

advanced training in sports conditioning, enabling them to take on professional athletes as clients. It can be further recommended to individuals working at a sport facility or club, running fitness sessions and who would like to offer this service to professional athletes. Coaches working in schools and, who would like to start incorporating more sport conditioning into their sessions to enhance players’ performance, can also benefit from the course.

Course Content

Year 1 - Semester 1
  • Academic Literacy and Learning Technologies training (Co-curricular WIL)
  • Applied Sport Science
  • Sports Screening and Testing
  • Sport Training Methods
  • Capstone Project Sport Conditioning
Year 1 - Semester 2
  • Academic Literacy and Learning Technologies training (Co-curricular WIL)
  • Sport Training & Periodisation
  • Sport Psychology
  • Health Management & Injuries in Sport
  • Sport Nutrition
  • Capstone Project Sport Conditioning

Awarding Body

Entry Requirements

  • Higher Certificate in Fitness (eta)
  • Or any equivalent qualification at NQF Level 5

Career Opportunities

  • Prescribe and manage a facility (Health club/community setting/corporate gym)
  • Entrepreneur
  • Self-employed (exercise practitioner)
  • Exercise Specialist
  • Sport Conditioning Trainer
  • Fitness Programme Manager
  • Leisure Manager
  • Sports Conditioning Coach

Fees

The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.

Application Fee: Rs 1,000

Admin Fee: Rs 6,500

If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of course, offered by the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.

Related Courses