eta prides itself on being South Africa's leader in educational programmes for the sport and fitness industry. As a single-purpose Sport and Fitness College, we dedicate ourselves to providing dynamic learning programmes that lead to internationally benchmarked qualifications.
Our programmes are approved by THETA, accredited by the CHE (Council for Higher Education) and our qualifications are registered on the National Qualifications Framework by SAQA. In fulfilling these accreditation criteria, eta is registered with the Department of Education as a higher education institution. To ensure that we meet the needs of sport and fitness in South Africa, eta is also a licensed service provider with SRSA (Sport & Recreation South Africa). Our qualifications are internationally benchmarked against best practice in sport and fitness thus our graduates are able to find employment easily; in South Africa and all over the world. More >>
eta distance learning
The advantage of doing a course via eta Distance Learning (correspondence) is the flexibility it offers you. You do not need to attend classes or travel to a campus; eta Distance Learning enables you to work and study from home, when you are able to. From 2009, we will offer three enrollment periods which are February, June and October; you can register and pay at any time but your course work will start in the months of February, June or October for more information on our Distance learning packages pleaseclick here for any queries or for further information please contact us.
eta course information
Coaching Sciencegraduates can work as sport coaches in schools, sport clubs, sport organizations, sport academies or federations. Fitness graduatescan work as personal trainers, lifestyle coaches; conditioning trainers for athletes, exercise specialists working with pregnant client, children, adolescents or older adults.Sport management graduates can work as a sport manager in schools, clubs and private institutions, fitness facility manager, event manager or sport team manager. They are also able to coordinate corporate wellness programmes, manage recreation facilities and also ensure the inclusion of disability in sport environments.