Career Details

Personal Fitness Trainer

Description

A three-day certification workshop including lectures, practical demonstrations and written and practical exams. This course will help prepare you for both AFAA's Personal Fitness Trainer Certification and the Personal Fitness Trainer National Boards.

Certifying Organization

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Step Certification

Certifying Organization

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Certifying Organization

National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certification Commission

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification

Certifying Organization

International Sports Sciences Association

Type

C - Specialty

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