Education

About SFA
Since 1992, the Leader in Professional Education and Practical Training for Older Adult Fitness Specialists

The rapidly growing field of older adult fitness management is becoming more sophisticated — and more competitive. But you can keep pace and more. Today you have the opportunity to become one of a select group of leading professionals with exceptional careers in senior fitness. With SFA resources and services on your side, you’ll hold the keys to excelling in this exciting and quickly changing field.

At SFA, we realize you don’t have time to pour over all of the extensive new research on older adult fitness. We take care of that for you. With SFA publications and educational programs, you learn the latest, most effective, and most enjoyable methods for improving your participants’ quality of life through fun, responsible exercise programming.

About NSPA
“Self-confidence, poise, consciousness of possessing the power to accomplish our desires with renewed lively interest in life are the natural results of the practice of Contrology (Pilates).”The National Strength Professionals Association is the only certification in the US that teaches the High Intensity Strength Training (HIT) system.

The National Strength Professionals Association Inc. (NSPA) has educated thousands of health and fitness professionals through its Certification Courses and Workshops. These courses emphasize professional competency through hands-on practical application, group lectures, and student interaction. NSPA features the HIT System (High Intensity Strength Training), the only system that defines the “perfect repetition”. Leading strength researcher and author, Dr. Wayne Westcott, calls the HIT System the safest, most effective, and time efficient strengthening system available.

About The Pilates Center

Joseph Pilates once wrote, “Self-confidence, poise, consciousness of possessing the power to accomplish our desires with renewed lively interest in life are the natural results of the practice of Contrology (Pilates).”

At The Pilates Center we embrace that message wholeheartedly. Pilates isn’t merely a system of exercises, it’s a path to healthier and happier living. Please, join us. Whether an enthusiast, professional or student, we look forward to sharing our passion for Pilates with you.

About NFPT
The National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) has been certifying personal trainers since 1988. We seek to equip trainers and their clients with the education and tools needed to address America’s health problem and promote fitness around the world.

NFPT certified trainers go to work in gyms, health clubs, and private fitness studios around the world everyday. By successfully completing the NFPT certification exam, you will receive a CPT, or Certified Personal Trainer, credential that can be put to work immediately!

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About NETA: National Exercise Trainers Association
Since its founding in 1977, NETA (formerly known as NDEITA) has certified over 130,000 fitness professionals and is recognized as a leader in the fitness industry. NETA offers certification and continuing education workshops in Group Exercise, Personal Training, Pilates, and Yoga. NETA Certifications are recognized at over 18,000 fitness facilities across the US. NETA trainers are exceptionally qualified, degreed fitness education professionals. They are personable, approachable, and dedicated to making fitness training practical and enjoyable.

NETA is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the fitness industry with the highest quality education at the most reasonable cost. In addition to education and training, NETA offers support products such as music, videos, apparel and other fitness related accessories designed to assist fitness professionals in staying current with industry trends.

About NESTA
NESTA is a professional fitness association offering a wide range of primary, advanced, and specialized educational programs.

NESTA is an international fitness organization with over 45,000 members from around the world. Approximately 10% of all our members are from outside the U.S. NESTA members have thriving fitness careers in over 50 foreign countries. Countries outside the U.S. with the highest number of NESTA trainers/coaches are Canada, Japan, Australia & China. We welcome students from around the world.

Personal Fitness Trainer Certification

Enhanced interactive digital manual, over 10 Hours of video lectures and demonstrations, PDF note packets, audio lessons, plus NCCA accredited proctored exam included, 100% accelerated the online program.

The Method Pilates continues to stay ahead of the education curve. Our certification program is more comprehensive than ever before by providing students with an online teacher-to-teacher experience while maintaining valuable in-studio study.

Evolution 101 Online is our gateway to Matwork and Apparatus training. This course can also stand alone as continuing education for all fitness professionals.

Evolution 101

Evolution 101 Online covers TheMethod® Pilates Fundamentals & Pilates Exercises. We begin with the 27 Fundamentals, as they encourage proper form and deeper understanding of Pilates exercises. After two decades of teaching the Fundamentals, we have synthesized their application so you can feel the movement biomechanics. You will learn that the Fundamentals are not only the cues but also the basis of every individual Pilates exercise: spinal and limb movements are applied variations of these basics. The focus on Fundamentals as the backbone of the entire catalog of Pilates movement is what sets TheMethod® Pilates apart from other certification programs.

Personal Training with the NCSF
The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) is a professional, member-driven, education and credentialing organization for personal trainers and exercise science professionals. The NCSF is committed to serving the public through research, service, and advancement of the movement sciences.

The NCSF Board for Certification serves as the governing authority over the personal trainer certification program, setting regulatory standards. In addition, the Board for Certification provides professional advocacy, oversees legislative activity, and collaborates with organizations and universities to disseminate valid, evidence-based information to stakeholders. The organization encourages you to learn more about career opportunities within the personal trainer profession and the process of gaining certified status.