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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 Vital Research, and 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 65,000 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 Personal Trainer Certification is accredited 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 offers the following certification programs, as well as hundreds of continuing education courses and fitness, trainer, mind body and sports conferences.
- Personal Trainer Certification
- Advanced Personal Trainer Certification
- Personal Trainer - Master Level Certification
- Nutrition & Wellness Consultant Certification
- Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification
- Weight Management Consultant Certification
- Pre/Post Natal Exercise Specialist Certification
- Cardio Kickboxing Instructor Certification
- Children's Fitness Specialist Certification
- Cycle Instructor Certification
- Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification
- Functional Training Specialist Certification
- Yoga Fitness Instructor Certification - Level I (Beg. - Int.)
- Yoga Fitness Instructor Certification - Level II (Int.- Adv.)
- Pilates Fitness Instructor Certification - Level I (Mat)
- Pilates Fitness Instructor Certification - Level II (Props)
- Post-Rehab Exercise Specialist Certification
- Stability Ball Trainer Certification
- Strength Trainer Certification
- Senior Fitness Specialist Certification
- Aquatic Instructor Certification
- Group Fitness Instructor Certification
- Trainer of Special Populations Certification
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Fitness & Personal Trainer Education Conferences 2009
2009
Myrtle Beach, SC Oct. 9-10, 2009
Myrtle Beach, SC
Oct 9th-10th 2009
Ocean City, MD - April 30-May 1, 2010
Ocean City, MD
Apr 30th-May 1st 2010

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