Trifocus Fitness Academy (Pty) Ltd is a private South African education provider specialising in fitness, sport and health training, based at 33 Fricker Road, Illovo, Sandton, Gauteng. It describes itself as South Africa's leading physical fitness education academy, offering courses that are both locally and internationally accredited. Its courses are accredited by CATHSSETA (Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority) and endorsed by REPSSA (Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa), and the academy also lists recognition from the Council for Higher Education (CHE)/HEQCTO, the UK's Nutrition Therapy Education Commission (NTEC), the Quality License Scheme (QLS, UK), and the US/Canada-based ICE (Institute for Credentialing Excellence). Its flagship National Certificate of Personal Training is also referenced against SAQA. Specific QCTO or DHET registration numbers could not be independently verified from the site content reviewed. Training is delivered primarily online via a bespoke e-learning platform (mobile and desktop accessible, with videos, interactive assessments and progress tracking), with some courses also offered in-class; typical qualification duration ranges from about 4 to 18 months with flexible, year-round start dates. The academy's personal training certification is positioned as meeting minimum employment requirements at major South African fitness chains such as Virgin Active and Planet Fitness. No founding date or enrolled-student numbers are published on the official site.
Qualifications & Programmes
- National Certificate of Personal Training
- National Diploma in Personal Training
- Higher Certificate in Personal Training
- Basic Personal Trainer Course
- Gym Instructor Course
- Personal Trainer Online Coach
- Strength and Conditioning Coach Course
- Advanced Sports Conditioning Course
- Sports Coaching Science Certification
- Rugby Coaching Course
- Soccer Coaching Course
- Comprehensive Pilates Course
- Pilates Instructor / Pilates Mat and Reformer Course
- Yoga Certification
- Sports Psychology Course
- Aerobics Course
- Boxing Instructor Course
- Indoor Cycling Course
- Kettlebells Course
- Sports Administration Course
- Sports Management Certification
- Exercise Science Certification
- Athletic Nutrition Course
- Specialised Nutrition Course
- UK Accredited Advanced Sports Nutrition Programme
- Nutrition for Children Course
- Health and Wellness Coach Course
- Life Coaching Certification
- NLP & Life Coaching Course
- Exercise and Children Course
- Exercise and Elderly Course
- Exercise and Pregnancy Course
- Exercise and Special Populations Course
- Entrepreneurship Course (Fitness Business)
- Sports Massage Course (Online CPD)