A sampling of nationally recognized fitness instructor certifications

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1 Cost Training ACE American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Personal Trainer $49 Self-paced Yes -.0 CECs $69 renewal fee ACE is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching the quality of life through safe and effective physical activity. 00 hours of practical experience is highly recommended before taking the exam. s are available in two formats: computerbased and paper & pencil. retakes cost $35. ACSM American College of Sports Health/Fitness $79 Self-paced Yes - 80 credits every 3 years $60 renewal fee Associate or Bachelor s degree in a healthrelated field The ACSM advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. -day ($50, not including study materials) is recommended before taking exam. is available in only one format: computerbased. retakes cost $50. Cost: This is the cost of the exam only. Some certifying organizations provide s that include the exam cost. Training: If the length of training is self-paced, you can study for the exam on your own and take the exam when you are ready. If you are taking a, generally an exam is included at the end of the. Revised August 007. Page of 5

2 Cost Training ACSM (continued) American College of Sports Personal Trainer $79 Self-paced Yes - every 3 years - and 3-day s (up to $375, not including study materials) is recommended before taking exam. is available in only one format: computerbased. retakes cost $50. AFAA Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Primary Group Exercise $99 -day Yes - 5 CEUs Self-study before Group exercise teaching experience Fee includes and exam but not all study materials (additional manual required, $44). AFPA American Fitness Professionals and Associates Group Fitness $335 Self-paced Yes - 6 CECs Basic familiarity with group fitness classes You must complete a demonstration of a group fitness class. Cost: This is the cost of the exam only. Some certifying organizations provide s that include the exam cost. Training: If the length of training is self-paced, you can study for the exam on your own and take the exam when you are ready. If you are taking a, generally an exam is included at the end of the. Revised August 007. Page of 5

3 Cost Training AFPA (continued) American Fitness Professionals and Associates Senior Fitness Specialist $335 Self-paced Yes - 6 CECs Personal trainer or group fitness certificate from a nationally recognized organization is strongly recommended. Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Basic familiarity with resistance/ cardiovascular training. You must complete a demonstration of a group fitness class. FiTOUR Primary Group Exercise $99 Self-paced or -day Yes - renewal exam every years None Fee includes study materials. $5 renewal fee NASM National Academy of Sports Personal Trainer $549 Self-paced Yes -.0 CEUs $99 renewal fee The NASM is dedicated to revolutionizing the health and fitness industry through its commitment to deliver innovative education and evidence-based solutions and tools. -day ($679, including study materials and exam) is recommended before taking the exam. Cost: This is the cost of the exam only. Some certifying organizations provide s that include the exam cost. Training: If the length of training is self-paced, you can study for the exam on your own and take the exam when you are ready. If you are taking a, generally an exam is included at the end of the. Revised August 007. Page 3 of 5

4 Cost Training NETA National Exercise Trainers Association Group Exercise $49 Self-study Yes - 0 CECs Self-study before -day ($49, not including study materials) is recommended before taking exam. SFA American Senior Fitness Association Senior Fitness (Professional) $349 Self-paced Yes -.0 CEUs $35 renewal fee Basic First Aid YMCA Contact your local YMCA or Foundations of Group Exercise varies -day Yes 5 CECs every 3 years Healthy Lifestyle Principles The YMCA is the largest nonprofit community service organization in America, working to meet the health and social service needs of 8.9 million men, women, and children in 0,000 communities across the United States. Fee includes and exam but not study materials. Cost: This is the cost of the exam only. Some certifying organizations provide s that include the exam cost. Training: If the length of training is self-paced, you can study for the exam on your own and take the exam when you are ready. If you are taking a, generally an exam is included at the end of the. Revised August 007. Page 4 of 5

5 Cost Training YMCA Project Enhance Active Older Adult (AOA) Exercise Leader $75 -day No Healthy Lifestyle Principles EnhanceFitness New Training An EnhanceFitness Master Trainer who is also a qualified YMCA Trainer can certify AOA Exercise Leaders with Healthy Lifestyle Principles ($50, 4 hours) as a prerequisite followed by the EnhanceFitness New Training ( hours). The three trainings together comprise the fitness certification. Click here for a flowchart of the YMCA certification track. Fee includes and exam but not study materials. Cost: This is the cost of the exam only. Some certifying organizations provide s that include the exam cost. Training: If the length of training is self-paced, you can study for the exam on your own and take the exam when you are ready. If you are taking a, generally an exam is included at the end of the. Revised August 007. Page 5 of 5