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Accrediting Agencies for Fitness Professionals

Accrediting Agencies for Fitness Professionals

American Council on Exercise (ACE)
http://www.acefitness.org/default.aspx/
Offers certification in the following areas: Personal Trainer; Advanced Health + Fitness Specialist; Group Fitness Instructor; Lifestyle + Weight Management Consultant. In addition, ACE offers a joint certification (Peer Fitness Trainer) with the International Association of Fire Fighters and the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA)
http://www.afpafitness.com
In addition to more than 60,000 Certified Personal Trainers and Certified Fitness Instructors, AFPA provides national certification programs in nutrition, yoga, pilates, senior fitness, and youth fitness, among others.

American Sport Education Program (ASEP)
http://www.asep.com/index.cfm
ASEP materials have been used to educate more than one million coaches, officials, sport administrators, and parents since the organization was established in 1981.

International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
http://www.issaonline.com/
Offers nine fitness certification credential programs to wellness professionals worldwide.

National Academy of Sports Medicine
http://www.nasm.org
Established in 1987, NASM provides an accredited Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification as well as a progressive career track providing access to advanced specializations, continuing education courses, and accredited bachelor and master degree programs.

National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)
http://www.nestacertified.com/
Offers Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT) certification.

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