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Exercise Teachers Academy (ETA)

Contact Details

Website:
etacollege.com
Telephone:
021 671 1060
Email:
info@etacollege.com
Address:
Western Province Cricket Club Sports Centre, Ave de Mist, Rondebosch, Cape Town
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Overview

Exercise Teachers Academy (ETA), also known as eta College, is a private South African higher education and training institution specialising in sport, fitness, wellness, and recreation education. Founded in 1983, ETA offers a range of accredited qualifications—from Higher Certificates to Bachelor degrees—registered on the National Qualifications Framework and benchmarked against international fitness education standards. The academy focuses on practical, hands‑on learning, professional development, and work‑integrated training to prepare students for careers in coaching, exercise science, fitness instruction, sport management, and related industries. With multiple campuses across South Africa and online learning options, ETA equips graduates with the skills and experience needed to excel in the growing sport and fitness sector.

Campuses

Location Province
Bloemfontein Free State
Cape Town Western Cape
Durban KwaZulu-Natal
East London Eastern Cape
George Western Cape
Gqeberha (Port Elizaberth) Eastern Cape
Johannesburg Gauteng
Pretoria Gauteng
Stellenbosch Western Cape
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Qualifications and Courses

Bachelors Degree

  • Bachelor of Exercise in Sport and Leisure|Blended
  • Bachelor of Management in Sport Management|Blended

Diploma

  • Diploma in Sport and Exercise|On-Campus
  • Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management|On-Campus

Advanced Certificate

  • Advanced Certificate in Coaching Science|Online
  • Advanced Certificate in Fitness /Sport conditioning|On-Campus

Higher Certificate

  • Higher Certificate in Coaching Science|Blended
  • Higher Certificate in Fitness Management|Blended
  • Higher Certificate in Sports Science|Blended

Short Course

  • Advanced Personal Trainer|On-Campus
  • Certified Boxing Instructor|On-Campus
  • Certified Kettlebell Coach|On-Campus
  • Certified Weightlifting Instructor|On-Campus
  • Fitness Instructor|On-Campus
  • Group Exercise Instructor: Aerobics, Step & Tone|On-Campus
  • Group Exercise Instructor: Indoor Cycling|On-Campus
  • Group Exercise Instructor: Pilates|On-Campus
  • Group Exercise Instructor: Resistance, HIIT & Bootcamp|On-Campus
  • Group Exercise Instructor: Yoga|On-Campus
  • Health & Wellness Coach|On-Campus
  • Movement & Mobility Specialist|On-Campus
  • Speed, Agility & Quickness|On-Campus
  • Strength & Conditioning Specialist|On-Campus
  • Suspension Trainer Specialist|On-Campus
Qualifications last updated: 18 Feb 2026.

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