About Balderstone Sports Institute
Balderstone Sports Institute (BSI) has been at the forefront of high performance sports training and coaching in South Africa since 2004, and a leading sports education institution since 2008.
We have trained, guided, coached and educated hundreds of athletes across multiple sports disciplines. Many of these have gone on to achieve successful competitive careers, while the majority go on to forge successful careers in the various elements of the sports industry. In fact BSI alumni have successfully worked in more than 25 countries around the world, including USA, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Sweden, Australia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and many more.
The BSI Campus is situated in the heart of Bedfordview in Johannesburg, South Africa. The campus includes high school and college sections, a fitness centre, sports science department and recreation areas.
Course Details
The National Certificate in Fitness is presented as a collaboration between 2 of South Africa's leading sports education institutes, Balderstone Sports Institute (BSI) and The Institute of Fitness Professionals (FitPro). BSI and FitPro are passionate about quality education and developing people towards success. The forefront of what we do is to ensure that each learner qualifies with real skills, enabling swift and seamless integration into the workplace.
This course develops the complete fitness professional. This is a 1 year full time program presented in person at the BSI Campus in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa. It can be combined with a BSI sports training program of your choice.
Achieving results in fitness education from an accredited institution is of utmost importance. This courses is locally and internationally accredited. FitPro courses are also designed and constantly updated by industry professionals; ensuring its currency and relevance.
This course prepares learners for a specialised workplace. Firstly, students undergo extensive knowledge subjects, preparing them for practical modules and working. Secondly, learners undergo a wide variety of practical modules that are scientifically sound and skill’s based. Thirdly, students operate as professionals under mentorship in the workplace. And lastly, students complete a First Aid Level 1 certification. Therefore, putting all these pieces together makes you the complete fitness package.
Course Modules
The National Certificate is comprised of 3 components, strategically presented to continuously develop and progress learning and professional development.
Knowledge Modules (60 credits)
- Workplace communications, etiquette and ethics
- I.T.: social media and technology
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Physiology and Nutrition application
- Fitness facility health and safety, management and maintenance
- Designing and encouraging exercise programmes
- Instruction of exercise and communication
Practical Skills (60 credits)
- Fitness Assessments
- Designing training plans and adapting to special populations, client needs, resources and limitations
- Monitoring and progression/ periodisation of training plans
- Group exercise training for small to large groups, using music and studio equipment
Workplace implementation (60 credits)
- Workplace integration as reception, floor instructor and fitness professional
- Group training
- Assessment of clientele and appropriate program design
- Individualised case studies
The course includes 4 industry recognised milestones. These certificates prepare learners for a diversity of jobs.
- Floor Instructor
- Group Exercise
- Personal Fitness Trainer
- First Aid level !
Also included in the course are the following:
- Long Term Athletic Development webinar
- Lower Back pain webinar
- Exercise is Medicine Benefits and Solutions
Alumni Support
Beyond graduation we support our alumni with industry-specific job opportunities through our exclusive Alumni Club, to which all successful graduates gain free access.
Who Should Apply?
- Applicants who are looking to pursue a successful career in the fitness industry.
- Athletes who are looking to complete a fitness qualification whilst continuing their sports development in a BSI training program.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed Grade 12 Matriculation or an NQF level 4 equivalent.
Course Fees & Payment Option
Course Fee (monthly payment option): R64, 800 (R10, 000 + R5, 480 over 10 months, 1 Feb to 1 November)
Course Fee (upfront payment option): R60, 000 (Payable before commencement)
Application Fee: R750 (Payable on submission of application)
*Fees include in-person lectures, practical experience, exams, study material, student pack, graduation dinner, use of BSI Fitness Centre, BSI Alumni Club membership.
*Excludes sports training, accommodation, transport and meals.
Download the National Certificate in Fitness Brochure
BSI NC in Fitness Application Form
Accreditation
Balderstone Sports Institute is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Act. Registration certificate No. 2021/HE07/007
FitPro is an Accredited Education and Training Provider with CATHSSETA and REPSSA. Therefore, students can port internationally and achieve recognition
The National Certificate in Fitness qualification is registered with SAQA with Qualification ID 23374, at NQF level 05 and carries 180 credits.
