Founded in 1973,HFPA (Keep Fit International as it was then known) was one of the first organisations internationally, to recognise and act upon the need for representation and specialised training for the fitness Industry. Over a period of 30 years, HFPA has led the initiative to create unity and set professional standards for the South African fitness industry. This initiative has now taken on an international perspective as we work closely with several other countries towards the same goals.
Next Certificate & Diploma in Exercise Science courses for 2011 commence on 29th of January (Registrations Now Open)
Level 1 Pilates Certificate commences on February 11th with registrations open January 1st
Home Study courses are available all year round. You can commence with these at any time of the year.
Courses on offer are: Become a part of the fastest growing industries internationally!
Basics of Exercise Science
Sports Nutrition
Health & Fitness Management
HFPA History
1979
The first to offer professional representation to the South African fitness industry, to negotiate on its behalf and to satisfy the specific needs of the industry.
1979
The first to provide professional education and training for the SA Fitness industry.
1981
Established a professional relationship with the Pretoria University Sport and Training Institute for Continuing Education seminars.
1981
Launched South Africa's first Health & Fitness magazine, "Vigour & Vitality"
1983
Introduced competitive aerobics into South Africa and ran the SA National Aerobics Championship annually until 1991.
1985
Presented the first SA Fitness Industry Convention, which became an annual event featuring international presenters.
1986
Invited by SAASSPER, as a founder member of the National Exercise Leaders Committee, to set educational standards and establish an "umbrella body" for the fitness industry
1988
Successfully negotiated Professional Indemnity Insurance cover for qualified fitness instructors.
1989
Appointed as a Continuing Education Provider for the IDEA Foundation (Now the American Council on Exercise - ACE.
1990
Appointed by the IDEA Foundation (ACE) and Columbia Assessment Services, USA, to administer the Aerobics Certification Examination in South Africa.
1992
Appointed to administer the newly introduced ACE Exercise Specialist Examination in South Africa.
1992
Joined forces with Educational Assessment Service of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) to provide National Certification Examinations for fitness professionals.
1993
Accepted as a member of the NSC (National Sports Council) representing the fitness industry.
