Jacqui Gibbons

Health and Fitness Professionals Academy

HFPA was one of the first organisations in the World to offer specialised training for the fitness industry. Since our founding in 1979 we have lead the way as a higher education institution for health, wellness and fitness professionals in South Africa and internationally. Responsible for presenting the first South African Fitness Industry Convention and national general meeting of exercise specialists, as well as establishing an "umbrella body" for educational standards in the country's fitness industry, HFPA is, today, recognised as a pioneer in the field. We offer advanced certificates in personal training, exercise science and life coaching, as well as continuing-education and distance-learning programmes for health conscious individuals and fitness professionals looking to broaden their scope of practice and expertise. Wherever your passion lies, HFPA provides the path for you to achieve your goal in becoming a professional in one of the fastest growing industries, internationally.