There are many ways to receive accreditation.Here are some of the more reputable organizations that can help a Fitness Trainer on the road to a standard of professionalism.
U.S.A.
American Council on Exercise (ACE): ACE certifies Fitness Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors.
They offer opportunities for ongoing education. Participants must complete a course of studies, pass a practical component and successfully write a comprehensive exam. ACE certified trainers are eligible for liability insurance.
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): NSCA cerifies Fitness Trainers. They also certify Strength and Conditioning Consultants( CSCS) that specialize in sports and athletic training. A CSCS requires a Bachelors degree in a sports science related field as a prerequisite.. NSCA requirements also include a practicum and an exam.They are a partner with the School of Human Kinetics, a publisher of Fitness manuals and textbooks. NSCA insures their certified trainers for injury liability and also for sexual abuse and molestation charges. Without accreditation you may not be able to get fitness training insurance.
Both ACE and NSCA offer advanced courses for those who may want to work with special populations such as injury rehabilitation clients.
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM): NASM has a Certified Personal Trainer designation plus a number of supplementary certificates for training special populations or specific niches such as groups
or seniors. Their certificate can be earned online or in a classroom seminar setting.
International Sports Science Association: (ISSA): This one shows up frequently if you do an internet search for fitness certification. This certificate can be earned online by doing the prescribed course of studies at home.
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Both ACE and NSCA offer advanced courses for those who may want to work with special populations such as injury rehabilitation clients.
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM): NASM has a Certified Personal Trainer designation plus a number of supplementary certificates for training special populations or specific niches such as groups
or seniors. Their certificate can be earned online or in a classroom seminar setting.
International Sports Science Association: (ISSA): This one shows up frequently if you do an internet search for fitness certification. This certificate can be earned online by doing the prescribed course of studies at home.
Canada
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP): CSEP claims to be the 'gold standard' for accreditation in Canada- the recognized national certification. CSEP trainers are required to have an educational background in some form of exercise science. For example, if you have a Bachelor degree in Kinesiology or Phys-Ed you can become a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP). A CEP is qualified to work with special populations such as seniors or those with certain medical conditions. Someone with a related diploma or college certification can become a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). A CPT is qualified to work as a trainer with regular clients but not special populations.
CSEP automatically provides fitness training liability insurance for up to one million dollars for all fully qualified CEP's and CPT's. I cannot emphasize this enough. Always be insured! Never rely only on a waiver form as your sole legal protection!
Can Fit Pro: This is a rapidly growing organization. Can Fit Pro provides certification for Fitness Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors.
Each province in Canada also has a provincial certification body that is closely aligned with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. For example in the province of Alberta there is the
Alberta Fitness Leadership Association (AFLCA).The province of Ontario where I currently live has the
Ontario Society of Health and Fitness (OSHF).
For those living elsewhere, do your research. Your nation of residence may have have different rules governing what constitutes being a qualified Fitness Trainer. The internet may be your most useful tool.
Numerous other organizations provide fitness accreditation,They likely produce trainers with varying degrees of proficiency. There are certifications that you can get online. There is a Fitness and Nutrition course advertised on a matchbook. The actual value may be dubious.There is even an instant fitness training credential that you can send away for online for a small fee. Unfortunately, many people shopping for a Fitness Trainer don't understand the difference between a weekend certificate course or a comprehensive course rewarding a certificate from a recognized, reputable organization.
You would also think that a course that requires personal attendance with an instructor present would hold more weight than a certificate that can be earned online.
Crack open the pages of any muscle magazine and you will see numerous ads for various ways of becoming a trainer to aspiring bodybuilders. This may be the way to go for hard core muscle aficionados.
Keep in mind that hard core bodybuilding has different goals and expected outcomes than fitness!
Your average client may want to look more like a Beyonce than an Arnold in his prime.
Stay tuned for more on Fitness Trainer education. It's not done yet! Not by a long shot!
Until next time,........keep fit!
Little Bobby Strong CSEP, CPT
CSEP automatically provides fitness training liability insurance for up to one million dollars for all fully qualified CEP's and CPT's. I cannot emphasize this enough. Always be insured! Never rely only on a waiver form as your sole legal protection!
Can Fit Pro: This is a rapidly growing organization. Can Fit Pro provides certification for Fitness Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors.
Each province in Canada also has a provincial certification body that is closely aligned with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. For example in the province of Alberta there is the
Alberta Fitness Leadership Association (AFLCA).The province of Ontario where I currently live has the
Ontario Society of Health and Fitness (OSHF).
For those living elsewhere, do your research. Your nation of residence may have have different rules governing what constitutes being a qualified Fitness Trainer. The internet may be your most useful tool.
Numerous other organizations provide fitness accreditation,They likely produce trainers with varying degrees of proficiency. There are certifications that you can get online. There is a Fitness and Nutrition course advertised on a matchbook. The actual value may be dubious.There is even an instant fitness training credential that you can send away for online for a small fee. Unfortunately, many people shopping for a Fitness Trainer don't understand the difference between a weekend certificate course or a comprehensive course rewarding a certificate from a recognized, reputable organization.
You would also think that a course that requires personal attendance with an instructor present would hold more weight than a certificate that can be earned online.
Crack open the pages of any muscle magazine and you will see numerous ads for various ways of becoming a trainer to aspiring bodybuilders. This may be the way to go for hard core muscle aficionados.
Keep in mind that hard core bodybuilding has different goals and expected outcomes than fitness!
Your average client may want to look more like a Beyonce than an Arnold in his prime.
Stay tuned for more on Fitness Trainer education. It's not done yet! Not by a long shot!
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