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Below is a helpful matrix to use when selecting a certification association.  This tool is currently under development. If any organization feels they are being misrepresented or have additional information that would be helpful please contact us.

  AAAI ACE ACSM AFPA AFAA Cooper IART IFPA ISSA NASM NFPT NSCA NESTA NSPA NAHF NCCPT PFIT NGA W.I.T.S
Mail-In Exam No No No Yes ? No Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes No ? Yes No
Proctored Written Exams Yes Yes Yes No ? Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes ? No Yes
Practical Examination Yes No No Yes ? Yes Yes No No ? Yes No Yes Yes No No ? No Yes
NCCA, CHEA,USDE Accreditation No Yes Yes No No Yes No No Pending Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No NO
College Degree Required No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No NO
Inception Date 1980 1985 1954 1994 ? 1985 1995 1994 1988 1987 1988 1993 1992 1985 2002 1995 ? 1979 1995
Number of Certified Trainers 180,000 45,000 ? ? ? ? ? ? 100k ? 14,000 27,000 20,000 10,000 ? 16,000 ? 4,500 ?
CPR Certification Required Yes Yes Yes ? ? Yes Yes ? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes ? Yes Yes Yes ?
Certification Cost $190 $200 $259 $313 $429 $695 $495 $479 $595 $500 $425 $365 $249 $390 $369 $399 ? $350 $499

 

Other Associations, Certifications and Continued Education Providers

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)

American Council on Exercise

American Fitness Professionals & Associates

Association of Fitness by Phone Coaches

C.H.E.K Institute

Center for Women's Fitness

DCAC, Inc.

Exercise ETC, Inc.

GMP Fitness

IART

International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

National Academy of Sports Nutrition (NASN)

National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC)

National Endurance Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)

National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)

National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)

National Health Club Associations (NHCA)

National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)

National Personal Training Institute (NPTI)

National Strength Professionals Associations (NSPA)

NSCA Certification Commission

 

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)  

American Council on Exercise

American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)  

The Association of Fitness by Phone Coaches

Center for Women's Fitness

C.H.E.K Institute

Phone Number: 800.552.8789
Email info@chekinstitute.com
Web Site: www.chekinstitute.com

Exercise ETC, Inc.

GMP Fitness

International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

National Academy of Sports Nutrition, Inc. (NASN)

National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC)

National Endurance Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)

National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)

National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)

National Health Club Association (NHCA)

National Institute of Health Science (NIHS)

National Personal Training Institute (NPTI)

National Strength Professionals Associations (NSPA)

NSCA Certification Commission

 

 

 

 

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