Certification (Subscribe)
Links
American Fitness Professionals and Associates
Fitness and nutrition certifications, provider of continuing education and resources.
Canadian Fitness Education Services
http://www.canadianfitness.net
Weight training, personal trainer, group exercise, Aquafit instructor courses/resources for registration and certification.
CanFitPro
Provides certification and continuing education for group fitness instructors, personal fitness trainers and allied health professionals. Also offers some courses for nonprofessionals.
DSWFitness
http://www.dswfitness.com/index.cfm?
Desert Southwest Fitness Inc. offers home study continuing education (CECs) for professionals.
Fitness Industry Education
http://www.fitnessindustryeducation.com/
Offering nationally accredited courses for personal trainers, aerobics and step instructors. Includes certification criteria, enrolment details, course outlines, and FAQ. United Kingdom.
Fitness Industry Education
http://www.fitnessindustryeducation.co.uk
Offers fitness courses for gym instructors, personal trainers and aerobics instructors which lead to a nationally recognized qualification in the UK.
FiTOUR
Provides fitness certifications and CEC workshop credits for fitness professionals by completing online courses and exams.
Gffi Fitness Academy
Provides courses in yoga, pilates, and general fitness. Includes nutritional resources, home study outlines, and contact details in India, USA and UK.
International Sports Sciences Association
Provides fitness, personal training certifications, and online continuing education.
International Youth Conditioning Association
Provides education and certification for fitness professionals specializing in youth sport and fitness training.
Joint Effort
http://www.joint-effort.co.uk/
Training and certification for would be instructors in the United Kingdom fitness industry.
MMISS
The Australian based Mark McGaw Institute of Sports Science program offers Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer courses.
National Association for Fitness Certification
Training and continuing education for personal and group trainers, consultants.
NFAPT
Provides certification of aerobics, Pilates, kickboxing and personal training instructors. Site includes information about each certification.
NSCA Certification Commission
Providers of entry level and advanced fitness trainer education and certification programs.
Personal Trainer Certification
http://www.starting-a-personal-training-business.com/personal-training-certification-school.html
Comparison of major personal trainer certification programs including reviews and user comments. Also includes a 30 question practice certification exam.
Professional Fitness Instructor Training
Certification preparation and continuing education for personal trainers, group instructors, public educators.
School of Exercise Training & Science
http://www.schoolofexercisetrainingandscience.com
Personal trainer education recognized by the State of Arizona.
SCW Fitness
Provider of continuing fitness education and certification. Site includes fitness articles, an online store and resources for members.
Speedo Sponsored WaterART Aquatic Fitness
Provides aquatic fitness leaders with training based on current research. Canada.
The American Fitness Institute
Provides personal trainer, kickboxing and group fitness instructor certification through online and weekend workshop courses. Site includes tips for new instructors and a private membership area.
The National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE)
The NBFE promotes the services of qualified fitness professionals as a viable means of improving public health. The non-profit organization develops standards for fitness trainers and administers examinations to ensure public safety and to improve the fitness industry.
The National Personal Training Institute
http://www.nationalpersonaltraininginstitute.com/
Provider of personal training education and certification at 23 schools in the United States.
Total Training Systems
http://www.totaltrainingsystemsinc.com
Provide personal training certification home study courses and exams.