About this Course

You believe in keeping fit and helping others to live a healthy lifestyle.

With the Nitec in Fitness Training course, you can motivate people on their journey to reach their fitness goals, or to stay on track with their healthy lifestyles. You will learn to conduct group exercises, gym orientations, fitness assessments and maintain and upkeep equipment and facilities.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Conduct fitness assessment.
  
• Conduct gym orientation.
  
• Recommend personal training package.
  
• Provide general training programme for members.
  
• Provide general exercise guidance.
  
• Source for business opportunities.
  
• Conduct personal training session.
  
• Monitor fitness programme for clients.
  
• Conduct group exercises.
  
• Assist coaches with fitness training.
  
• Maintain and upkeep equipment and facilities.
  
• Provide customer service support.
  
• Provide administrative and operational support

• Opportunity for real-work exposure through a 6-month industry attachment
  

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

• Fundamentals of Communication I
  
• Customer Service
  
• Software Applications
  
• Basic Anatomy and Physiology
  
• Exercise Science
  
• Health and Safety
• Fundamentals of Communication II
  
• Health and Fitness Appraisal
  
• Fitness Programme Design
• Events Organisation
  
• Sports and Exercise Nutrition
  
• Industry Attachment
  

Life Skills Modules

• Personal and Professional Development I & II
  
• Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
  
• Sport and Wellness I & II
  

Electives (Course Specific)

• Selling Techniques
  
• Basic Aerobics Instruction
  
• Theory and Practice of Coaching
  
• Introduction to Sports Rehabilitation
  

Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

• Basic of Personal Finance
  
• Small Business Management
  
• Professional Image and Etiquette
  
• Safety Audit and Risk Management
  
• Laser Show Production
  

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Fitness Training graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. 

Nitec in Fitness Training graduates with a GPA of 2.8 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.

Career Prospects

Nitec in Fitness Training graduates are employed in health and fitness settings, commercial, community and corporate organisations. Some of the job titles held by graduates may include Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Floor Trainers, Aerobic Instructors and Assistant Coaches or Group Exercise Leaders.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. This challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Fitness Training course, you need to have:

GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects

Or

GCE ‘N’ level passes in English Language and 2 other subjects

*Note: Shortlisted applicants for this course must undergo pre-course interview and clear a pre-entry medical check-up .

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