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Each National Aerobics & Fitness Trainers Association Certification course is taken at a local site and exams are taken on line after attendance at the workshop and successful completion of the practical exam. Receive the optional study materials and take the exam at your convenience! National Aerobics & Fitness Trainers Association has made obtaining your fitness certification convenient and more affordable!

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Recertification

Your NAFTA certification is valid for two years from the date of your successful examination. To renew and maintain your certification, you must earn 15.0 continuing education credits (CECs) every two years through NAFTA-approved courses or professional activities.

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Certifications Available

	Aqua Aerobic Exercise Instructor This course is designed to prepare participants for designing challenging and effective aquatic classes.   View Details
	Basic Mat Pilates Instructor I The NAFTA Pilates Program is designed for qualifying fitness and health professionals. Each course in the program has been carefully developed to prepare you to teach NAFTA PILATES safely, effectively and with confidence.   View Details
	Biomechanical Strength Trainer The Biomechanic Strength Trainer Certification is designed to provide fundamental theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary to instruct the apparently healthy population in the use of free weights and machines.   View Details
	Boot Camp Instructor Boot camp is athletic in nature so it's great for someone who's in good physical condition, wants to be physically challenged, but doesn't want to think about following an intricate routine.   View Details
	Certificate of Advanced Qualifications as a Personal Fitness Trainer Level I   View Details
	Certificate of Advanced Qualifications as a Primary Group Exercise Instructor This course is designed to prepare participants to teach safe and effective group exercise programs through the development of leadership and technical skills.   View Details
	Fitness Specialist for Older Adults This course will help you understand age related conditions, assess abilities and determine appropriates exercise exercise prescriptions for older adults.   View Details
	FlexPil Instructor This blend of Flexibility and Pilates includes modifications for the group exercise environment, yet offers exercise progressions to challenge to all levels of participants.   View Details
	Office Ergonomics Specialist NAFTA’s Office Ergonomics training program will also show you how to effectively identify ergonomic hazards, pulled muscles, fatigue, back strains, stress etc.   View Details
	Personal Fitness Trainer Level II This program is designed to provide fundamental theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary to assume the role of a personal fitness trainer.   View Details
	Power Attack Instructor Apply the principles of biomechanics, exercise physiology and injury prevention to learn the safe and effective way to lead dynamic KickBoxing classes.   View Details
	Power Cycle Instructor This course is designed for the instructor who wants to expand their teaching capabilities to indoor cycling.   View Details
	Power Pump Instructor The program offers an in-depth look at strength training in a group setting for the upper, lower and core sections of the body.   View Details
	Power Stretch Instructor The program is designed to educate participants about various yoga and pilates techniques and how to incorporate them into a group setting.   View Details
	Pre/Postnatal Fitness Instructor Learn the physical changes that take place during pregnancy in order to offer safe and effective exercise programming throughout each trimester of pregnancy and postpartum.   View Details
	Sports Nutrition Specialist The Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification trains you in the principles of basic nutrition.   View Details
	Stabil A Ball Instructor These courses will prepare you for a complete understanding of the proper techniques, proper progression and benefits of stability ball training.   View Details
	Step Aerobic Instructor An intensive one-day review of both the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective instruction of step training.   View Details