October 27, 2007
What Certifications Should A Personal Trainer Obtain?
What Certifications Should A Personal Trainer Obtain?
As with any profession, personal trainers must be able to prove to someone that they know what they are doing before they launch themselves out into the great unknown.
There are a number of organizations which serve to certify personal trainers and other fitness providers, and if you choose to start off in any type of group environment you will likely be required to certify with at least one of them. Which certification is going to vary according to the preferences of each establishment.
Personal Trainer Certifying Organizations• American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA)
http://www.afpafitness.com/
• American College of Sports Medicine (ASCM)-you must have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree to certify with this organization
http://www.ascm.org/
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
http://www.acefitness.com/
• International Sports and Sciences Association (ISSA)
http://www.issaonline.com
• National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF)
http://www.ncsf.org/
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
http://www.nfpt.com
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