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Fitness Assessment Specialist

100% 30 Day Money Back Guarantee on all AFTA Home Study Courses! 

 

The AFTA Fitness Assessment Specialist course will provide you with the tools to make accurate decisions for your clients.

The Fitness Assessment Specialist course will give you the knowledge to become a top professional! Fitness assessment is one of the most important areas for athletes, trainers, bodybuilders, fitness enthusiast, and every client that you train! No fitness program can be designed accurately without knowing fitness assessment. Completing this course will give you greater knowledge and more credibility as a fitness professional!

What is covered in the Fitness Assessment Specialist course?

The home study Fitness Assessment Specialist course will provide you with the tools to be successful. As with all of our courses, we use Human Kinetics textbooks, manuals, software, etc... This course will come in 1 book and the exam.

Course Outline

 

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Physical Activity, Health, and Chronic Disease

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Preliminary Health Screening and Risk Classification

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Principles of Assessment, Prescription, and Exercise

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Program Adherence

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Assessing Cardiorespiratory Fitness

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Designing Cardiorespiratory Exercise Programs

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Assessing Strength and Muscular Endurance

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Designing Resistance Training Programs

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Assessing Body Composition

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Designing Weight Management and Body Composition Programs

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Assessing Flexibility and Designing Stretching Programs

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Assessing and Managing Stress

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Health and Fitness Appraisal

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Cardiorespiratory Assessments

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Muscular Fitness Exercise and Norms

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Body Composition Assessments

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Energy Intake and Expenditure

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Flexibility Exercises, Low Back Care Exercises, and Stress
Assessment
 

Why choose a home study course?

By choosing a home study course, you will always have the textbook for future reference.

Who qualifies to take this course? Do I have to hold any type of certification or college education before I can receive the certification?

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Anyone 19 years of age or older.

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You are not required to hold any certifications or college degrees.

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You must have a solid background with fitness equipment and exercises.

What does the exam consist of?

The exam will consist of T or F, fill in the blank, short answer questions, and application projects.

What happens after I submit my exam(s)?

Upon receiving your exam, it will be graded in 7 days from our receiving it. You will then receive an email with your exam  results. You may retake your exam 2 times within that 12 month period at no additional cost! After you receive a passing score (minimum 85), in 2 - 3 weeks we will mail a certificate, wallet ID card, and a letter of recommendation stating your subject content studied.

How long will it take to complete the course?

This will all depend on your prior knowledge and experience in the field. After you enroll, your course will ship in 5 - 7 business days. This will allow you to get a quick start on it. The estimated time for completion is 2 - 4 months.

Do I have to renew my certification?

Yes, you will need to renew your certificate every 2 years with approved CECs.

AFTA Partner Program - Great for clubs or gyms!

The AFTA Partner Program allows 1,2,3,4 or 5 individuals to enroll at the same to receive a huge discount. You will only receive one set of study text that is shipped to the specified address. The best part is that you do not have to submit exams at the same time! Please take all the time necessary to complete your exams.

How do I order the course?

You can use your credit card or an e-check below through PayPal.  We also accept mailed in orders with a US Postal money order or a  business check from United States checking accounts only.  We no longer accept international money orders or international bank drafts.  Orders (must be online courses only) from outside the US must be paid through PayPal.  (This does not include US military personnel stationed outside the US.)  Materials will not be shipped until checks have cleared (usually 5 - 7 business days).

Please mail your payment to:  AFTA PO BOX 253 Ripley, TN 38063.  Include your full name, mailing address, email address, and the name of the course.

PLEASE READ OUR REFUND POLICIES BEFORE ORDERING.

 

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Individual Fitness Assessment Specialist - $224.99

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2 Person Fitness Assessment Specialist Partner - $349.99

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3 Person Fitness Assessment Specialist Partner - $449.99

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4 Person Fitness Assessment Specialist Partner - $549.99

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5 Person Fitness Assessment Specialist Partner - $599.99

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