Female Fitness Instructor

Home Study Course

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 three textbooks/manuals by Human Kinetics -- a leader in the publication of health materials. The course now includes a CD with animations of muscle function in relation to joint movements as well as other content covering anatomy, kinesiology, and biomechanics. Both the anatomy training book and CD contain information on common strength training injuries and preventive measures for each.

Course Outline

	Focusing on Females
	Anatomy and Physiology of the Female
	Principles of Assessment, Prescription, and Exercise
	Designing Women to a Better Body
	Results-Oriented Training
	Movements of Muscles with Detailed, Descriptive Illustrations
	Assessing Strength and Muscular Endurance
	Designing Resistance and Strength Training Programs
	Increasing Muscle Mass and Decreasing Body Fat without Becoming Muscular
	Designing Weight Management through Energy Intake, Expenditure, and Nutrition
	Flexibility and Stretch Design Programs
	Assessing and Managing Stress
	Health and Fitness Appraisal
	Increasing Bone Density, Reversing Effects of Aging, and Improving Quality of Life
	Muscular Fitness Exercise and Norms
	Stabilizing and Increasing Power from the Trunk of the Body
	Conditioning and Toning the Body during and after Pregnancy
	Understanding Menopause, Goals of a Midlife Fitness Program, and Program Design

Why choose a home study course?

By choosing a home study course, you will always have the information 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?

	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 solid 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.

Do you have special discounts if someone wants to order the course with me at the same time?

Definitely! See below:

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 huge 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!

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1 person Female Fitness Instructor - $294.99 (1 book set)

2 Person Female Fitness Instructor - $399.99 (1 book set)

3 Person Female Fitness Instructor - $499.99 (1 book set)

4 Person Female Fitness Instructor - $599.99 (2 book sets)

5 Person Female Fitness Instructor - $649.99 (2 book sets)