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AFPA offers some of the most highly regarded personal trainer, fitness instructor, Pilates, yoga, nutrition and sports conditioning certifications, education programs and educational opportunities available within the fitness industry.
AFPA shares your passion to be the best you can be! It's what sets you apart and makes you an achiever!
AFPA brings you the most advanced, innovative education and certification programs… so you can more easily reach your professional goals at a price you can afford!
AFPA certification programs are centered around what aspiring fitness professionals need to know to succeed; they are designed to meet the evolving needs of you and the fitness industry!
Reasons to Choose AFPA for your certification organization:
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Recognition
AFPA is nationally and internationally recognized, accredited and has certified nearly 59,000 fitness professionals since 1994.
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Comprehensive Curriculum
AFPA provides a comprehensive curriculum for all certification programs.
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Toll Free Technical Support Before, During and After the Exam!
Our customer service is standing by to assist you with questions pertaining to the examination as well as your questions regarding clients and the business of personal training. Call the toll free 1.800 number Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST or email afpa@afpafitness.com anytime and we will respond with in 24 business hours.
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Flexibility of Study
AFPA courses can be ordered at anytime so that you may choose when the timing is right for you. Our Distance Learning Certification Programs have become increasingly popular in both professional and university settings. AFPA Distance Learning Certification Programs offering the convenience of at-home, self-paced learning. Individual completion times vary depending on factors such as prior experience and knowledge, time devoted each day/week to the program, and the individual's ability to comprehend the information presented within the course.
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AFPA E-News
AFPA provides you with a monthly e-newsletter to keep you abreast of new research, controversies, updates, upcoming events, specials and so much more.
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AFPA offers Advanced Specialty Certifications
AFPA provides the opportunity for you to create your own specialization within the fitness profession and expand your client base by becoming a specialist in those areas of fitness that interest you. Add to your credentials with the following certifications or visit the listing of continuing education courses.
- 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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Credentials of the AFPA Advisory Boards
AFPA's team of advisors and educators are experts in their fields and AFPA is honored to receive their educational and industry expertise.
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AFPA Offers Continuing Education And Software To Help Grow Your Business
AFPA conducts annual professional conferences & workshops and offers more than 100 continuing education courses and 22 certification education programs to further your education.
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Career Options
AFPA provides an extensive web listing and connections to various web sites for your use to browse new job listings & post your resume.
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Build Your Business Products
AFPA provides an extensive listing of various products to help you be successful in your business ventures.
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Professional Documents
Many of the AFPA certification programs include reproducible consultation guidelines, waivers and releases, daily exercise and nutrition log sheets that you can reproduce and use with many clients.
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Because We Share Your Passion for Fitness!
AFPA students are attracted to this profession because:
- They enjoy helping and teaching others how to live a fitness lifestyle.
- Because they want to learn the latest information about exercise and nutrition to improve their own health, as well as those they care about.
If you're a caring, giving person, who enjoys staying in shape and helping others, or have experienced a breakthrough in your life through your commitment to fitness, then becoming a Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Pilates Instructor, Yoga Instructor or participating in other AFPA certification programs could be the best decision you make!
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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 2nd 2010

AFPA Certification Programs are approved for the G.I. Bill
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