Female Fitness Instructor

Female Fitness Instructor Certification

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)