AFAA-approved providers, such as Fitness Mentors, can provide CEU coursework. AFAA personal fitness trainers are also required to maintain their current CPR/AED certification. Obtain proof of CEU completion (Fitness Mentors certifications of completion for the continuing education classes you’ve completed)
Fitness Mentors is pleased to announce we are now recognized by the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) as a Continuing Education Provider. Our AFAA-approved CEUs include a high quality selection of courses that allow you to:
Courses not pre-approved for AFAA CEUs must be petitioned. *Recertify for Life will require your 15 units of continuing education and the submission of the renewal application every two years. RFL members must call in to take advantage of these perks. RECERTIFY FOR LIFE!
Please allow 30 days for processing. AFAA offers a 180 day grace period, beyond your Certificate expiration date, to earn CEUs. If CEUs have been completed within your 180 day grace period, you have one-year to submit your paperwork for recertification. Failure to complete the required CEUs within the grace period will require re-examination.
AFAA Recertification RequirementsObtain proof of CEU completion (Fitness Mentors certifications of completion for the continuing education classes you've completed)Visit the AFAA Certification Renewal Application page and follow the on-screen instructions.Pay the recertification fee (starts at $99 ) by phone or online.More items...
How many CEUs do I need to recertify? AFAA-GFI professionals are required to complete 2.0 CEUs (20 contact hours) every two year certification period. This includes 0.1 CEUs from the mandatory CPR/AED certification.
AFAA stands for the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. AFAA is one of the most well-established certifications for personal trainers. The test is not considered easy, but there is a bounty of resources available to help you. The important thing is to not take preparation lightly.
$149A) The CGFI retest is $149. This will grant you an additional attempt at the exam, as well as continued access to your online content.
The AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification is also fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or NCCA. Having an NCCA badge of approval is a crucial sign in discerning the quality and legitimacy of a cert.
NASM is described as focusing on corrective and restorative exercise instruction, while AFAA , as its original name suggests, emphasizes aerobic methodologies.
At the end of 2015, NASM acquired the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Following the acquisition, the full name of AFAA was changed to Athletics and Fitness Association of America. NASM and AFAA now operate as two business entities, each with their own websites and identities.
120 questionsThe AFAA-CGFI certification exam is computer-based and has a four-answer, multiple choice format for each question. The exam includes 120 questions and candidates are provided two (2) hours to complete the exam.
An official certificate will be mailed to the mailing address you have listed in your AFAA account within 4–6 weeks after passing your GFI Exam. A digital copy of your certificate will be made available in the Certificates section of your Student Portal within 1 business day of passing your GFI Exam.
American Council on Exercise. Purpose. The aim of the American Council on Exercise® (ACE®) Group Fitness Instructor Certification examination is to evaluate if individuals have the knowledge and skill necessary to perform tasks that are critical for safe and competent practice as ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructors ...
If you do not pass the exam, call NASM's Member Services Department at 1-800-460-6276 to purchase a retest. Candidates who do not pass the certification exam on the first attempt will be allowed to retake the exam after a 1-week waiting period.
If your exam start time has lapsed, you will be unable to reschedule or cancel and must call NASM Member Services for further assistance.
If you are submitting for renewal after your certificate expiration date, a $50 late fee will be applied to your renewal fees. For more information, please call an AFAA Program Advisor today at 800-446-2322, option 1.
AFAA recognizes that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is very limited availability of hands on skills assessments for CPR/AED certifications. AFAA will be temporarily waiving the hands on skills assessment requirement and accepting online only CPR/AED courses. This waiver applies to exam candidates and professionals recertifying their credentials.
AFAA Recertification Requirements. AFAA fitness instructors and personal trainers are required to renew their certifications every two years with at least 15 hours of AFAA continuing education by an approved AFAA CEU coursework provider.
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AFAA stands for the Athletics and Fitness Association of America. The certifying agency was established in 1983 and accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA). For more than 35 years, they have prepared over 350,000 personal trainers and fitness instructors in 73 countries.
How often do I need to recertify? Fitness professionals certified by the AFAA will need to recertify every two years. How many AFAA CEUs do I need to recertify? You must earn at least 15 approved hours of CEUs every two tears to satisfy the minimum AFAA CEU requirement.
To access one of your courses, click on "My Courses" in the left sidebar and then click on the course
Go to the videos by clicking on the "Video #..." lesson in the Course Content
Click on the "Print Your Certificate" button after you pass the quiz with an 80% or higher score.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to NASM Member Services department at 1-800-460-6276.
The standard requirement for a CPR/AED course requires that the training include a hands-on assessment; Hybrid courses are accepted. IMPORTANT COVID-19 NOTICE: NASM recognizes that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is very limited availability of hands on skills assessments for CPR/AED certifications.
If you missed your deadline or failed your initial exam attempt , a retest for the exam can be purchased. Requirements and limitations for retesting are described in the Candidate Handbook. Please contact the Member Services team for additional details regarding pricing and limitations.
IMPORTANT COVID-19 NOTICE: NASM recognizes that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is very limited availability of hands on skills assessments for CPR/AED certifications. NASM will be temporarily waiving the hands on skills assessment requirement and accepting online only CPR/AED courses.
A chapter is considered complete or 100% when you have completed all the chapters lessons and the end of chapter quiz. The course is considered complete or 100% when you have completed all the chapters. PLEASE NOTE: Achieving 100% in the course does not mean you have achieved your certificate.
Yes, NASM does offer Special Accommodations for the CPT Exam. NASM complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to ensure the opportunity for all qualified persons, NASM will make reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities that might affect their NASM-certification exam taking.