A personal trainer helps people to build a strong, fit, healthy body.
They create one-on-one fitness programs for people guiding them through different exercises to help to achieve their goals.
People see a personal trainer for different reasons including weight loss, weight gain, or athletic performance, or recovering from an injury or childbirth.
Skills and Attributes
- Inspiring
- Friendly
- Good interpersonal skills
- Passion for health and fitness
- Time management
- Organisational skills
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Study Paths
Short courses: to get into the profession or study at university to get a degree that can allow you to continue studying to ultimately become a chartered accountant.
- BA / BSC Sports Science UWC or UCT
Biokinetics (hons) - University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg:
Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Biokinetics
Duration: 3 Years - HFPA Course for Personal Training
Duration: 3 – 6 Months
A BSC may provide a more theoretical foundation for sports science, while a BA and short course may favor a more practical approach.
Salary Range
R5,000 to R15,000 Per month
Entry-level R60,000 to R180,000 per year.
Mid-level R180,000 to R360,000 per year.
Experienced or specialized R360,000 to R600,000+ per year.
Places of Work
