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Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Assistant Clinic Instructor Certification Description Minimum age 25; prerequisite of Master Instructor certification and recommendation from a CHA Clinic Instructor; qualified to assist in certifying instructors; MI's recommended as an ACI must apply to CHA for ACI certification. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Assistant Clinic Instructor Website
Assistant DIDC Clinic Instructor Certification Description Minimum age 21; prerequisite of Level 2 Driving Instructor certification and recommendation from a CHA Clinic Instructor; qualified to assist in certifying drivers and driving instructors; Level 2 DIDC Instructors recommended as an ACI must apply to CHA for ACI certification. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Assistant DIDC Clinic Instructor Website
Assistant Driver/Instructor Certification Description Qualified to assist a certified instructor or driver including grooming, harnessing, ground driving and heading. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Assistant Driver/Instructor Website
Assistant Instructor Certification Description English and/or Western, qualified to assist in a lesson or trail ride, under the supervision of a certified instructor. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Assistant Instructor Website
Assistant Vaulting Coach Certification Description Qualified to direct warm-up exercises, spot or longe under the direct supervision of a Level 1 or higher certified vaulting coach. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Assistant Vaulting Coach Website
Certified Casting Instructor Certification Description The Casting Instructor Certification Program began in 1992 for the purpose of enhancing the overall level of instruction in fly casting, including instructor knowledge, casting proficiency, and teaching ability. Certifying Organization Fly Fishers International http://www.flyfishersinternational.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Casting Instructor Website
Certified in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science Certification Description The AAFCS Certification Program is designed to: ■Assure the public that credentialed family and consumer sciences professionals have attained a threshold level of knowledge that enables them to perform services as defined by the mission of the profession; ■Foster excellence in the family and consumer sciences profession and develop criteria for assessing such excellence; and ■Promote professional growth of individuals certified in family and consumer sciences by encouraging a systematic program of professional development and continuing education. Certifying Organization American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences http://www.aafcs.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Certified in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science Website
Certified Riding Instructor - Level II (Instructor of Beginner through Intermediate) Certifying Organization American Riding Instructors Association https://www.riding-instructor.com/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● 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 Riding Instructor - Level II (Instructor of Beginner through Intermediate) Website
Certified Riding Instructor - Level III (Instructor of Beginner through Advanced) Certifying Organization American Riding Instructors Association https://www.riding-instructor.com/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● 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 Riding Instructor - Level III (Instructor of Beginner through Advanced) Website
Certified Riding Instructor Level I (Instructor in Training) Certifying Organization American Riding Instructors Association https://www.riding-instructor.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years ● 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 Riding Instructor Level I (Instructor in Training) Website
Cycling Instructor Certifying Organization National Strength Professionals Association http://www.nspainc.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Cycling Instructor Website
Group Exercise Instructor Certification Description This course is the best way to advance your career as a group exercise instructor. Learn muscular anatomy, how to teach a one hour group exercise class that will include a warm-up, cardiorespiratory section (low-high), sculpting, cool-down and stretch, and more. Certifying Organization National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association https://www.nestacertified.com/ 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 Instructor Website
Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Assistant Clinic Instructor Certification Description Prerequisites: minimum age 25; IRD Level 3 certification for both Cognitive AND Physical disabilities; recommendation from an IRD Clinic Instructor; previous prerequisite hours, plus an additional 20 hours teaching riders with disabilities, for a total of 180 prerequisite hours; NAHRA Registered Instructor; current CPR and First Aid. Candidates must apply to CHA for DACI status and must take an additional written exam. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Assistant Clinic Instructor Website
Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Clinic Instructor Certification Description Requirements: minimum age 25; receive two recommendations to become and IRD Clinic Instructor, from assisting two different DCIs, at two different facilities; must apply to CHA for upgrade to CI status. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Clinic Instructor Website
Instructor Trainer Certification Certifying Organization American Canoe Association http://www.americancanoe.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 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 Instructor Trainer Certification Website
Instructor Trainer Educator Certification Certification Description As an ACA Instructor Trainer Educator, you are certified to teach a body of knowledge including all the skills, maneuvers and information required in canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. Certifying Organization American Canoe Association http://www.americancanoe.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 4 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 Instructor Trainer Educator Certification Website
IRD Assistant Instructor Certification Description minimum age 18; prerequisites: document 5 hours working with people with disabilities (in any capacity), plus CHA Standard Level One Instructor. Qualified to assist in the instruction of riders with disabilities, with an instructor certified to teach riders with disabilities. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 IRD Assistant Instructor Website
IRD Assistant Sidewalker or Horsehandler Certification Description minimum age 16, prerequisites: 5 hours of working with people with disabilities (in any capacity), no other certification required. Qualified to assist an instructor certified to teach people with disabilities as a sidewalker or horsehandler. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.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? 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 IRD Assistant Sidewalker or Horsehandler Website
Level 1 Driving Instructor Certification Description Qualified to teach recreational driving on private property, both single and pairs. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Level 1 Driving Instructor Website
Level 2 Driving Instructor Certification Description Qualified to teach driving on public roads, selection and suitability of driving horses, correcting horse behavior problems, hoof care and common health problems, conformation, lateral and longitudinal alignment, bits and safety equipment. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Level 2 Driving Instructor Website
Level Four Instructor Certification Description English and/or Western, qualified to improve the performance of advanced riders and their horses, including jumping courses, dressage movements, reining, and other performance events, advanced horse management and horsemanship theory. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Level Four Instructor Website
Level One Instructor Certification Description qualified to provide foundational instruction to beginners, with a strong emphasis on safety and group control; candidates must demonstrate ability in ground handling, mounting, correct position and control at walk-trot. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Level One Instructor Website
Level One Instructor of Riders with Disabilities (IRD) Certification Description Prerequisites: minimum age 18; first aid and CPR certificaiton; minimum of 15 hours working with people with disabilities, in any capacity, and 10 hours teaching riding to people with or without disabilities; CHA Standard Level Two Instructor in one seat (English or Western) and Level One Instructor certification in the other seat. Qualified to teach riders with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, up to Level Two horsemanship skills. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Level One Instructor of Riders with Disabilities (IRD) Website
Level One Vaulting Coach Certification Description Qualified to coach vaulting in a beginner or one-time vaulting program at walk, up to beginning trot. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Level One Vaulting Coach Website
Level Three Instructor Certification Description English and/or Western, qualified to coach students in improving form, style and understanding of the natural aids, including basic jumping, turn backs to the rail, transitions, school figures and leads with a greater emphasis on horsemanship theory and horse care. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Level Three Instructor Website
Level Three Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Certification Description Prerequisites: minimum age 21; first aid and CPR certification; documented previous required hours plus an additional 40 hours teaching riders with disabilities, for a total of 160 prerequisite hours; CHA Standard Level 4 certification in either seat (English or Western) plus Level 1 certification in the other seat. The IRD Level 3 is highly qualified in horsemanship skills and knowledge of disabilities, and to teach Level 4 horsemanship skills to all levels of disabilities from mild cognitive disabilities to the profound physical disabilities. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Level Three Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Website
Level Three Vaulting Coach Certification Description Qualified to teach in a vaulting program or club, at walk, trot, and canter either recreational &/or competitive. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Level Three Vaulting Coach Website
Level Two Instructor Certification Description English and/or Western, qualified to improve all aspects of the first level, and progressing through canter/lope, including diagonals, balance of horse and rider, pre-jumping exercises, western patterns, trail riding, etc. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Level Two Instructor Website
Level Two Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Certification Description Prerequisites: minimum age 21; first aid and CPR certification; previous prerequisite hours, plus an additional 95 hours teaching riders with disabilities, for a total of 120 prerequisite hours; CHA Standard Level 3 certification in either seat (English or Western) and Level 1 certification in the other seat. Qualified to teach Level 3 horsemasnhip skills to riders with cognitive an/or physical disabilities and has demonstrated strong knowledge of how to address the required issues inherent within each disability. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Level Two Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Website
Level Two Vaulting Coach Certification Description Qualified to teach in a vaulting program or club, at walk-trot, up to beginning canter. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Level Two Vaulting Coach Website
Master Certified Casting Instructor Certification Description The Master's certification is a rigorous and demanding test. It is not the intention of the Federation of Fly Fishers to disappoint anyone who takes the exam; rather it is our simple intention to help people become better casters and better teachers of fly casting. Those who administer the Master's level certification have a strict charge because Master Casters are in turn permitted to certify those at the first Instructor's level. Certifying Organization Fly Fishers International http://www.flyfishersinternational.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Master Certified Casting Instructor Website
Master Instructor Certification Description qualified in Level 4, both English and Western; highly experienced in a variety of teaching and management situations. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Master Instructor Website
National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Physical Education Certification Description The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has developed the following 13 standards of accomplished practice for physical education teachers: Knowledge of Students; Knowledge of Subject Matter; Sound Teaching Practices; Student Engagement in Learning; High Expectations for Learners; Learning Environment; Curricular Choices; Assessment; Equity, Fairness, and Diversity; Reflective Practice and Professional Growth; Promoting an Active Lifestyle; Collaboration with Colleagues; and Family and Community Partnerships. The standards have been ordered as they have to facilitate understanding, not to assign priorities. They each describe an important facet of accomplished teaching; they often occur concurrently because of the seamless quality of teaching. The standards serve as the basis for the National Board Certification in this field. Certifying Organization National Board for Professional Teaching Standards http://www.nbpts.org Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Physical Education Website
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Description A three-day certification workshop including lectures, practical demonstrations and written and practical exams. This course will help prepare you for both AFAA's Personal Fitness Trainer Certification and the Personal Fitness Trainer National Boards. Certifying Organization Aerobics and Fitness Association of America http://www.afaa.com Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● 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 Personal Fitness Trainer Website
Trail Assistant Clinic Instructor Certification Description minimum age of 21, prerequisite of Wilderness Guide certification, must be recommended to become a trail clinician by a CHA Trail Clinician and apply to CHA for TACI certification. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Trail Assistant Clinic Instructor Website
Trail Clinic Instructor Certification Description minimum age 25; qualified to conduct CHA trail certification clinics and certify trail guides with assistance from another CHA Trail Clinician. To become certifed as a TCI, the guide must first attain TACI certification and then assist at a certain number of CHA clinics to qualify as a CHA Trail Clinic Instructor. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● 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 Trail Clinic Instructor Website
Water Ski Instructor/Coach Certifying Organization USA Water Ski http://www.usawaterski.org/Default.asp Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Water Ski Instructor/Coach Website
Weight Management Specialist Certification 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

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Certification Description
Minimum age 25; prerequisite of Master Instructor certification and recommendation from a CHA Clinic Instructor; qualified to assist in certifying instructors; MI's recommended as an ACI must apply to CHA for ACI certification.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● 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

Assistant Clinic Instructor Website

Assistant DIDC Clinic Instructor

Certification Description
Minimum age 21; prerequisite of Level 2 Driving Instructor certification and recommendation from a CHA Clinic Instructor; qualified to assist in certifying drivers and driving instructors; Level 2 DIDC Instructors recommended as an ACI must apply to CHA for ACI certification.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Assistant DIDC Clinic Instructor Website

Assistant Driver/Instructor

Certification Description
Qualified to assist a certified instructor or driver including grooming, harnessing, ground driving and heading.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Assistant Driver/Instructor Website

Assistant Instructor

Certification Description
English and/or Western, qualified to assist in a lesson or trail ride, under the supervision of a certified instructor.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● 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

Assistant Instructor Website

Assistant Vaulting Coach

Certification Description
Qualified to direct warm-up exercises, spot or longe under the direct supervision of a Level 1 or higher certified vaulting coach.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Assistant Vaulting Coach Website

Certified Casting Instructor

Certification Description
The Casting Instructor Certification Program began in 1992 for the purpose of enhancing the overall level of instruction in fly casting, including instructor knowledge, casting proficiency, and teaching ability.

Certifying Organization
Fly Fishers International
http://www.flyfishersinternational.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Casting Instructor Website

Certified in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science

Certification Description
The AAFCS Certification Program is designed to: ■Assure the public that credentialed family and consumer sciences professionals have attained a threshold level of knowledge that enables them to perform services as defined by the mission of the profession; ■Foster excellence in the family and consumer sciences profession and develop criteria for assessing such excellence; and ■Promote professional growth of individuals certified in family and consumer sciences by encouraging a systematic program of professional development and continuing education.

Certifying Organization
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
http://www.aafcs.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified in Hospitality, Nutrition, and Food Science Website

Certified Riding Instructor - Level II (Instructor of Beginner through Intermediate)

Certifying Organization
American Riding Instructors Association
https://www.riding-instructor.com/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● 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 Riding Instructor - Level II (Instructor of Beginner through Intermediate) Website

Certified Riding Instructor - Level III (Instructor of Beginner through Advanced)

Certifying Organization
American Riding Instructors Association
https://www.riding-instructor.com/

Certified Riding Instructor - Level III (Instructor of Beginner through Advanced) Website

Certified Riding Instructor Level I (Instructor in Training)

Certifying Organization
American Riding Instructors Association
https://www.riding-instructor.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● 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 Riding Instructor Level I (Instructor in Training) Website

Cycling Instructor

Certifying Organization
National Strength Professionals Association
http://www.nspainc.com

Cycling Instructor Website

Group Exercise Instructor

Certification Description
This course is the best way to advance your career as a group exercise instructor. Learn muscular anatomy, how to teach a one hour group exercise class that will include a warm-up, cardiorespiratory section (low-high), sculpting, cool-down and stretch, and more.

Certifying Organization
National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association
https://www.nestacertified.com/

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 Instructor Website

Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Assistant Clinic Instructor

Certification Description
Prerequisites: minimum age 25; IRD Level 3 certification for both Cognitive AND Physical disabilities; recommendation from an IRD Clinic Instructor; previous prerequisite hours, plus an additional 20 hours teaching riders with disabilities, for a total of 180 prerequisite hours; NAHRA Registered Instructor; current CPR and First Aid. Candidates must apply to CHA for DACI status and must take an additional written exam.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Assistant Clinic Instructor Website

Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Clinic Instructor

Certification Description
Requirements: minimum age 25; receive two recommendations to become and IRD Clinic Instructor, from assisting two different DCIs, at two different facilities; must apply to CHA for upgrade to CI status.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Clinic Instructor Website

Instructor Trainer Certification

Certifying Organization
American Canoe Association
http://www.americancanoe.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 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

Instructor Trainer Certification Website

Instructor Trainer Educator Certification

Certification Description
As an ACA Instructor Trainer Educator, you are certified to teach a body of knowledge including all the skills, maneuvers and information required in canoeing, kayaking, and rafting.

Certifying Organization
American Canoe Association
http://www.americancanoe.org/

Instructor Trainer Educator Certification Website

IRD Assistant Instructor

Certification Description
minimum age 18; prerequisites: document 5 hours working with people with disabilities (in any capacity), plus CHA Standard Level One Instructor. Qualified to assist in the instruction of riders with disabilities, with an instructor certified to teach riders with disabilities.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

IRD Assistant Instructor Website

IRD Assistant Sidewalker or Horsehandler

Certification Description
minimum age 16, prerequisites: 5 hours of working with people with disabilities (in any capacity), no other certification required. Qualified to assist an instructor certified to teach people with disabilities as a sidewalker or horsehandler.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.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? 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

IRD Assistant Sidewalker or Horsehandler Website

Level 1 Driving Instructor

Certification Description
Qualified to teach recreational driving on private property, both single and pairs.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Level 1 Driving Instructor Website

Level 2 Driving Instructor

Certification Description
Qualified to teach driving on public roads, selection and suitability of driving horses, correcting horse behavior problems, hoof care and common health problems, conformation, lateral and longitudinal alignment, bits and safety equipment.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Level 2 Driving Instructor Website

Level Four Instructor

Certification Description
English and/or Western, qualified to improve the performance of advanced riders and their horses, including jumping courses, dressage movements, reining, and other performance events, advanced horse management and horsemanship theory.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Level Four Instructor Website

Level One Instructor

Certification Description
qualified to provide foundational instruction to beginners, with a strong emphasis on safety and group control; candidates must demonstrate ability in ground handling, mounting, correct position and control at walk-trot.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Level One Instructor Website

Level One Instructor of Riders with Disabilities (IRD)

Certification Description
Prerequisites: minimum age 18; first aid and CPR certificaiton; minimum of 15 hours working with people with disabilities, in any capacity, and 10 hours teaching riding to people with or without disabilities; CHA Standard Level Two Instructor in one seat (English or Western) and Level One Instructor certification in the other seat. Qualified to teach riders with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, up to Level Two horsemanship skills.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Level One Instructor of Riders with Disabilities (IRD) Website

Level One Vaulting Coach

Certification Description
Qualified to coach vaulting in a beginner or one-time vaulting program at walk, up to beginning trot.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Level One Vaulting Coach Website

Level Three Instructor

Certification Description
English and/or Western, qualified to coach students in improving form, style and understanding of the natural aids, including basic jumping, turn backs to the rail, transitions, school figures and leads with a greater emphasis on horsemanship theory and horse care.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Level Three Instructor Website

Level Three Instructor of Riders with Disabilities

Certification Description
Prerequisites: minimum age 21; first aid and CPR certification; documented previous required hours plus an additional 40 hours teaching riders with disabilities, for a total of 160 prerequisite hours; CHA Standard Level 4 certification in either seat (English or Western) plus Level 1 certification in the other seat. The IRD Level 3 is highly qualified in horsemanship skills and knowledge of disabilities, and to teach Level 4 horsemanship skills to all levels of disabilities from mild cognitive disabilities to the profound physical disabilities.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Level Three Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Website

Level Three Vaulting Coach

Certification Description
Qualified to teach in a vaulting program or club, at walk, trot, and canter either recreational &/or competitive.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Level Three Vaulting Coach Website

Level Two Instructor

Certification Description
English and/or Western, qualified to improve all aspects of the first level, and progressing through canter/lope, including diagonals, balance of horse and rider, pre-jumping exercises, western patterns, trail riding, etc.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Level Two Instructor Website

Level Two Instructor of Riders with Disabilities

Certification Description
Prerequisites: minimum age 21; first aid and CPR certification; previous prerequisite hours, plus an additional 95 hours teaching riders with disabilities, for a total of 120 prerequisite hours; CHA Standard Level 3 certification in either seat (English or Western) and Level 1 certification in the other seat. Qualified to teach Level 3 horsemasnhip skills to riders with cognitive an/or physical disabilities and has demonstrated strong knowledge of how to address the required issues inherent within each disability.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Level Two Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Website

Level Two Vaulting Coach

Certification Description
Qualified to teach in a vaulting program or club, at walk-trot, up to beginning canter.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Level Two Vaulting Coach Website

Master Certified Casting Instructor

Certification Description
The Master's certification is a rigorous and demanding test. It is not the intention of the Federation of Fly Fishers to disappoint anyone who takes the exam; rather it is our simple intention to help people become better casters and better teachers of fly casting. Those who administer the Master's level certification have a strict charge because Master Casters are in turn permitted to certify those at the first Instructor's level.

Certifying Organization
Fly Fishers International
http://www.flyfishersinternational.org/

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

Master Certified Casting Instructor Website

Master Instructor

Certification Description
qualified in Level 4, both English and Western; highly experienced in a variety of teaching and management situations.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Master Instructor Website

National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Physical Education

Certification Description
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has developed the following 13 standards of accomplished practice for physical education teachers: Knowledge of Students; Knowledge of Subject Matter; Sound Teaching Practices; Student Engagement in Learning; High Expectations for Learners; Learning Environment; Curricular Choices; Assessment; Equity, Fairness, and Diversity; Reflective Practice and Professional Growth; Promoting an Active Lifestyle; Collaboration with Colleagues; and Family and Community Partnerships. The standards have been ordered as they have to facilitate understanding, not to assign priorities. They each describe an important facet of accomplished teaching; they often occur concurrently because of the seamless quality of teaching. The standards serve as the basis for the National Board Certification in this field.

Certifying Organization
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
http://www.nbpts.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

National Board Certification - Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Physical Education Website

Personal Fitness Trainer

Certification Description
A three-day certification workshop including lectures, practical demonstrations and written and practical exams. This course will help prepare you for both AFAA's Personal Fitness Trainer Certification and the Personal Fitness Trainer National Boards.

Certifying Organization
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
http://www.afaa.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● 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

Personal Fitness Trainer Website

Trail Assistant Clinic Instructor

Certification Description
minimum age of 21, prerequisite of Wilderness Guide certification, must be recommended to become a trail clinician by a CHA Trail Clinician and apply to CHA for TACI certification.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Trail Assistant Clinic Instructor Website

Trail Clinic Instructor

Certification Description
minimum age 25; qualified to conduct CHA trail certification clinics and certify trail guides with assistance from another CHA Trail Clinician. To become certifed as a TCI, the guide must first attain TACI certification and then assist at a certain number of CHA clinics to qualify as a CHA Trail Clinic Instructor.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Trail Clinic Instructor Website

Water Ski Instructor/Coach

Certifying Organization
USA Water Ski
http://www.usawaterski.org/Default.asp

Water Ski Instructor/Coach Website

Weight Management Specialist Certification

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

Weight Management Specialist Certification Website

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