About AFPA

AFPA is a recognized leader in Fitness Certification & Continuing Education for Fitness Professionals

AFPA would like to thank you for your interest in American Fitness Professionals and Associates' health, fitness, nutrition and sports certification programs and services. AFPA is accredited by the FSC - Fitness Standards Council and is an affiliate of the NBFE - National Board of Fitness Examiners.

AFPA offers some of the most highly regarded health, fitness, nutrition and sports certifications, education programs and educational opportunities available within the fitness industry. AFPA was founded in 1994 and has grown to over 60,000 certified members worldwide. The AFPA website is viewed by over 400,000 visitors monthly and the AFPA online newsletter reaches over 100,000 individuals.  AFPA certifications are universally accepted throughout the fitness industry and have been peer reviewed and approved for continuing education credits.

AFPA education and certification provides individuals with the information necessary to achieve long term success in the fitness profession. Our dedication to high standards and progressive training programs follow the most current guidelines set forth by the most respected agencies!

Whether you are just getting started with your career in fitness or if you just want to expand your knowledge, AFPA looks forward to providing you with the education you seek and deserve!

AFPA is recognized by the Veterans Affairs (VA) Education Reimbursement Active military, veterans and eligible spouse and dependents can receive reimbursement for all AFPA Certification Programs.

AFPA is a member of the Better Business Bureau Reliability Program.

AFPA is accredited by FSC - Fitness Standards Council.

AFPA is seeking additional accreditation by Vital Research.

AFPA is a member of the IHRSA - International Health Racquet Sportsclub Association.

AFPA is a continuing education provider for CIAR - Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research.

AFPA is a member of the NOCA - National Organization for Competency Assurance.

AFPA is recognized by the NATA Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers. To receive this prestigious approval, the AFPA programs underwent an extensive Board review process. Certified Athletic Trainers can now earn various credential through AFPA while obtaining CEU's toward the maintenance of their athletic training license.

AFPA is a professional member of the International Association of Fitness Certifying Agencies. IAFCA - a joint effort on the part of certifying agencies to directly influence the safety and quality of interaction between the individual fitness trainer and the client. This is in response to public outcry for control in the fitness training profession.

AFPA complies with the Ethics & Safety Compliance Standards as set forth by the IAFCA International Association of Fitness Certifying Agencies. ESCS initiative's goal is to involve nationally recognized certifying agencies and certified trainer compliance requirements through the International Association of Fitness Certifying Agencies (IAFCA).

AFPA is a member of the NIRSA - National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA)

AFPA is recognized as a continuing education specialist for ACE - American Council on Exercise. What does this mean? If you have completed any ACE program, you can earn credit for completion of the below mentioned courses.

AFPA offers the following certification programs, as well as hundreds of continuing education courses and fitness, trainer, mind body and sports conferences.

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