|
Name |
Certifications |
Established |
Accreditation |
Time to Complete |
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NASM - National Academy of Sports Medicine |
CPT- Certified Personal Trainer |
1987 |
NCCA |
2 days |
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ACSM - American College of Sports Medicine |
CPT- Certified Personal Trainer |
1954 |
NCCA |
1 or 3 days |
|
NSCA - National Strength and Conditioning Association |
NCSA-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer |
1993 |
NCCA |
2 days |
|
AFAA - Aerobics and Fitness Association of America |
Personal Trainer |
1983 |
NBFE, NOCA, CHEA |
3 days |
|
AFPA - American Fitness Professional and Associates |
Personal Trainer, numerous levels. |
|
FSC, |
Home Study Course |
|
ISSA - International Sports Sciences Association |
CFT- Certified Fitness Trainer |
1988 |
DETC |
Home Study 150 Hrs |
|
ACE - American Council on Exercise |
Personal Trainer, Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, Lifestyle and Weight Mgmt Consultant |
1985 |
NCCA |
2 days |
|
NCSF - The National Council on Strength and Fitness |
CPT- Certified Personal Trainer |
1996 |
NCCA |
2 days or extended school |
|
NFPT - National Federation of Professional Trainers |
CPT- Certified Personal Trainer |
1988 |
NCCA |
2 days |
|
NESTA - National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association |
CPT- Certified Personal Trainer |
1992 |
NCCA |
2 days |
|
IFPA - International Fitness Professionals Association |
CPT- Certified Personal Trainer |
1994 |
NCCA, ACET |
2 days |
|
NPTI - National Personal Training Institute
|
CPT- Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritional Consultant |
2001 |
Diploma Program |
500 hours
|
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Training and Wellness Certification Commission (TW-CC) |
A-CPT - Advanced Certified Personal Trainer |
2006 |
NCCA |
500 hrs of education from a State approved school or have a Bachelor degree in a related field with 200 hours of practical experience.
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