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Certification

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

Certification Description
The NRPA AFO program is an advanced, state-of-the-art educational training program for those persons managing and operating aquatic facilities. The AFO program is fast becoming the leading training opportunity for pool operators and aquatic facility managers in the United States and to date has certified over 6,000 aquatic facility operators.

Certifying Organization
National Recreation and Park Association
http://www.nrpa.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Aquatics Facility Operator Website

Certification Description
CPO® certification courses are designed to provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations.

Certifying Organization
National Swimming Pool Foundation
https://www.nspf.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Pool/Spa Operator Website

Certification Description
The NWI Certified Worksite Wellness Program Manager (CWWPM) certification program uses the most current information and research in the field to cover critical competencies to manage the planning, design, implementation, and measurement of a comprehensive worksite wellness/health management program. This program is geared toward professionals who are currently in a worksite wellness manager/supervisor role or who are working toward a manager/supervisor role and is the "next step" in NWI's worksite wellness certification following completion of the Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist (CWWS) program. (Individuals meeting eligibility requirements for CWWPM may be able to take the CWWPM course without first completing CWWS.) Course content is frequently reviewed and updated to ensure the most up-to-date information. A number of organizations have approved NWI's worksite wellness certification program for continuing education credit.

Certifying Organization
National Wellness Institute
http://www.nationalwellness.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Worksite Wellness Program Manager Website

Certification Description
Our Functional Training Specialty Certification is designed for fitness and allied health professionals who want to garner a deeper understanding of how to train the body to move more efficiently. Whether it's improving core function to give clients an edge in athletic competition or boosting balance to help older adults play with their grandchildren without pain, functional training can help all adults improve movement efficiency.

Certifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
https://www.acefitness.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Functional Training Specialty Certification Website

Certification Description
The Group Exercise Leadership Specialty Certification is designed for instructors currently teaching modality-specific or pre-choreographed classes or personal trainers who are exploring a new direction in group fitness. The curriculum complements the foundational education teachers receive in 1- or 2-day instructor training programs like Zumba® fitness, Les Mills, Turbokick® or indoor cycling.

Certifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
https://www.acefitness.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Group Exercise Leadership Specialty Certification Website

Certification Description
Our Mind Body Specialty Certification is designed for health practitioners or fitness professionals of one-on-one or group classes who are searching for a more holistic approach to wellness to bring to their clients or patients. Wellness clinics, community centers and outreach programs can also use the specialty certification to help their employees more safely and effectively deliver classes at their facilities.

Certifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
https://www.acefitness.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Mind Body Specialty Certification Website

Certification Description
The AFPA Nutrition & Wellness Consultant Certification program will teach you to give educated guidance to persons seeking nutritional advice on weight management and enhancing health and fitness performance. You will learn the fundamental skills of counseling strategies and protocol, complimented by action-based worksheets and practical case studies. Learn how to effectively communicate with clients to reach their desired goals.

Certifying Organization
American Fitness Professionals and Associates
https://www.afpafitness.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nutrition & Wellness Consultant Certification Website

Certification Description
Our Senior Fitness Specialty Certification is designed for fitness and health professionals who want to help people over 55 increase their longevity and boost their quality of life. Instructors of adult fitness programs at colleges and community centers, as well as personal trainers, health coaches, nurses, social workers and physical therapists can all use the expertise to deliver appropriate exercise programs that combat the effects of osteoporosis, arthritis and other age-specific conditions.

Certifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
https://www.acefitness.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Senior Fitness Specialty Certification Website

Certification Description
Our Sports Conditioning Specialty Certification is intended for anyone within or outside the fitness industry interested in programs that help people improve their athletic performance. That could mean high school or community league athletic coaches who want their players to grow faster and stronger, first responders who need to improve their endurance, or fitness professionals preparing clients for a sports season or a personal goal.

Certifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
https://www.acefitness.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Sports Conditioning Specialty Certification Website

Certification Description
Our Weight Management Specialty Certification is designed for fitness professionals or members of allied health who want to address weight management by going beyond exercise programming. The curriculum will help a wide range of professionals - from current and aspiring health coaches to nurses - understand how to motivate people to change behaviors that have kept them from reaching their weight-related goals.

Certifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
https://www.acefitness.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Weight Management Specialist Certification Website

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