The Female
Fitness Instructor home study course will give you the knowledge to become a top
professional with female clients! Female and male bodies are not the
same; therefore, why train them the same? This course focuses
on meeting female needs -- whether it be for strength training,
conditioning, bodybuilding, flexibility, or toning. The FFI
helps with self-improvement while training you to help other women
attain a healthy lifestyle through proper exercise and nutrition
knowledge! No female fitness program can be designed accurately
without knowing the female's total physiology and how it affects her
abilities and participation. Completing this course will give
you greater knowledge and more credibility as a fitness
professional! ATTENTION MALES: This certification will give
you greater credibility among your female clients and even in
obtaining a larger female clientele from your understanding of their
specific needs.
What is covered in the Female Fitness
Instructor course?
This home study
course uses one textbook plus an illustrated anatomy book for
exercise movements to fit women.
Course Contents:
Sex Differences in
Anatomy, Physiology, Psychosociology, and Mortality
Exercise and Disease Prevention of
Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes, Cancer
Prevention,
Dementia, Osteoporosis, and Obesity
Exercise and Disease Management for
Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes, Cancer, Arthritis,
Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Depression, Obesity, Women with Physical
Challenges, and Risks of Aerobic Exercise
Exercise During Adolescence
Goals of Fitness Programs during Adolescence, The Major Life
Transitions of
Adolescence, Benefits and Barriers to Physical Activity during
Adolescence,
Promoting Participation in Regular Physical Activity, and Health
Issues
for Adolescent Girls and Young Women
Exercise During and After and Pregnancy
Goals of Fitness Programs During and After Pregnancy, The Major Life
Transition of Pregnancy, Benefits and Barriers to Physical Activity
During
and After Pregnancy, Promoting Participation in Prenatal Exercise
Programs,
Prenatal Exercise, Nutrition Guidelines for Active Women During
Pregnancy,
Special Conditions and Circumstances, Postpartum Exercise, and
Nutrition and Weight Loss After Pregnancy
Exercise During and After Menopause
Goals of Fitness Programs for Women During and After Menopause,
The Major Life Transition of Menopause, Benefits and Barriers of
Physical
Activity in Menopausal Women, Promoting Participation in Regular
Physical
Activity, Exercise to Forestall Frailty, and Functional Fitness in
Older Women
Aerobic Exercise Prescription for Women
Principles of Aerobic Exercise, Quantifying Activity and Fitness
Levels,
Traditional Aerobic Exercise Choices, and Injury Prevention
Strength Training for Women
Types of Strength Training Body Mechanics and Spinal Alignment,
General
Strength Training Principles, Periodization, Core Training, Balance
and
Neuromuscular Stability Training, and Strength Training Choices
Flexibility for Women
Types of Flexibility Training, Incorporating Stretching Into an
Exercise
Program, Flexibility Training and Kinetic Chain Dysfunction,
Stretching Tools,
and Flexibility Classes for the Body and Mind
Designing Individualized Training Programs
Basic Concepts of Program Design, Advanced Concepts in Program
Design, and
Fibromyalgia Case Study
Female Injury and Safety Issues
Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Anterior Knee Pain, Plantar Fasciitis,
Achilles
Tendinitis, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Stress Fractures and Overuse
Injuries,
Safety, Heat, Cold, and Altitude Stress
Appendix includes tools and handouts.
Who qualifies to take this course?
Do I have to hold any type of certification or college education
before I can receive the certification?
You must
be at least 19 years of age and not still enrolled in high
school.
You are not
required to hold any certifications or college degrees.
You
must be physically able to work with and to monitor clients.
A good knowledge and experience with fitness equipment and exercises is
required!
What does the exam
consist of?
The exam consists of T or F,
completion, short answer, multiple choice, and application projects. Your exam and
instructions will be included in your shipment.
What happens after I submit my exam(s)?
After receipt of your exam, it will be graded in
7 days from our
receiving it. You will then receive an e-mail with your exam
results. If you do not pass (required 85 score), you may retake your exam
2
times within the 12 month enrollment period at no additional cost! Within 2 - 3 weeks of your receiving a passing score,
we will mail your certificate, wallet
ID
card, and a letter of recommendation stating your curriculum
content.
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 3 - 6 weeks, but you have a full year
from the date of enrollment to submit your final exam.
Do I have to get recertified or take
continuing education credits?
Due to most insurance companies (and most
fitness centers) now requiring recertification for continued
liability coverage, you will be required to recertify every 2 years
with approved CECs.
How do I order the Female Fitness Instructor Course?
To order the course, you can use PayPal's secure site below for
credit cards or e-checks. 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 ship
until checks have cleared (usually 5 - 7 business days).
If mailing an order, send the payment to AFTA,
P. O. Box 253, Ripley, TN 38063. Include your name,
mailing address, email address, and name of the course.
AFTA Partner Program -
Great for clubs, gyms, friends, or family
members!
The AFTA Partner Program allows 1,2,3,4 or 5 individuals to
enroll at the same time to receive a discount. To find
out how many sets of books are included in the share textbook
discount partner program, please see notations at order area below.
You do not have to submit exams at the same time! Partner
programs are for purchase discount only; each enrollee must complete
his/her own exam.
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1 person Female Fitness Instructor - $259.99
(1 book set)
2 Person Female Fitness Instructor
- $374.99 (1 book
set)
3 Person Female Fitness Instructor - $449.99
(2 book sets)
4 Person Female Fitness Instructor
- $574.99 (2 book sets)