Recertification Requirements

 AFTA requires recertification every two years.   You have a choice of two options for renewal.

Option One:

Continuing education courses from the list of courses shown below.  To ensure that you receive your renewal certificate prior to the date of expiration on your current certificate, you need to have both courses successfully completed prior to 30 days before the date of expiration on your certificate; otherwise, you will be operating on an expired certificate until you complete the required CEUs shown below for each certification.

** Sports Nutrition certification renewal must be through a nutrition CEC.

Option Two:

If you prefer an additional certification within your current certified field rather than just a renewal of your current one by CECs, you can enroll in another one of our courses shown at www.aftacertification.com/Certifications.htm .   When the additional certification course is successfully completed, we will issue the certification in that field of study  PLUS issue a renewal of your current certificate.

CEC Selections shown below:

The CEC selections below are home study courses. We chose this method so you could have a book and/or CDs/DVDs for continued reference to that information.  Each course shows its CEU equivalent.  Beside each certification below, you will find the required CEUs.  Order courses pertaining to the number of CEUs your certification requires.  Exams for each course contain 40 multiple choice questions.   If you and a friend choose a discounted partner program, ONLY ONE set of materials with separate exams will be provided. 

Please monitor your emails for the  shipping information after you order!   Check your email address given in the order and make sure it is correct.)

                            Required CEUs for specific certifications shown below:

To renew PT, PT II, FFI, or Group Exercise Certificate  you need 2 of the 6 courses below (do not have to order both courses at one time):

Optimal Muscle Training w/ DVD of 100+ exercises   (worth 7 CEUs)   NOT for Group Exercise renewal

Course covers biomechanics of lifting for max growth and strength; 3 levels of testing; techniques; and corrective training. Book contains 121 pages with storage area for DVD.

  for 1 person      $114.95

  for 2 persons    $179.95

Nonlinear Periodization Training  (worth 7 CEUs)   NOT for Group Exercise renewal

Course covers how to design nonlinear periodization training programs (also for special populations) for max workouts while ensuring sufficient recovery for clients.  Book has 256 pages.

   for 1 person     $99.95

   for 2 persons   $154.95

Full-Body Flexibility (worth 7 CEUs)

Course contains training methods for flexibility, strength, and muscle balance for fitness and/or sports performance. Book has 216 pages.

   for 1 person      $99.95

   for 2 persons    $154.95

Female Body Sculpting w/ DVD  (worth 7 CEUs)

Course includes base fitness, progresses to total body conditioning, and then to advanced, focused toning.  The DVD provides instruction with the 248 page book having icons for reference to the demonstrations in the DVD.

   for 1 person     $99.95

   for 2 persons    $154.95

Strength Ball Training w/ DVD  (worth 7 CEUs)

Over 140 exercises for strength, balance, coordination, core stability, and functional performance.  Course includes both the stability and the medicine ball.  Textbook contains illustrations of the exercises.  DVD has live demonstrations that also show trainers how to work with clients.

    for 1 person     $99.95

    for 2 persons    $139.95

Strength Band Training  (worth 7 CEUs)

The textbook contains over 100 exercises using resistive bands and tubing for strength training and stretching exercises.

    for 1 person     $99.95

    for 2 persons     $139.95

To renew Senior Fitness Instructor certificate -- Choose one of the following courses

Strength Ball Training w/ DVD  (order above)    (worth 7 CEUs)

Strength Band Training  (order above)    (worth 7 CEUs)

Functional Fitness for Older Adults:   128 pages   (worth 6 CEUs)   

   Functional fitness teaches specific exercises to help older adults with their daily lives

   for 1 person      $99.95

   for 2 persons    $154.95

To renew YAFT certificate  -- Choose one of the following courses

Adaptive Games and Activities    216 pages    (worth 6 CEUs)   

     Games from tag to team building that can be used regardless of learning or physical ability levels.  Games/activities range from low to high organization. Variations and modifications shown to meet "special education" levels.  Little to no equipment required.

    for 1 person     $89.95

   for 2 persons     $144.95

Stability Ball Games    152 pages     (worth 6 CEUs)     

     73 stability ball games for youth/adolescent balance, coordination, races, relays, games for large groups, game variations, and presented for equal participation   

   for 1 person     $89.95

   for 2 persons    $144.95

Kids Athletic Fitness    184 pages  (worth 6 CEUs)

     Conditioning athletic skills through drills, games, and exercises

    for 1 person       $99.95

    for 2 persons     $154.95

To renew Sports Nutrition or Nutrition Advisor certificate --  Choose one of the following courses:

Vegetarian Sports Nutrition      262 pages       (for renewal of Sports Nutrition)

    for 1 person     $89.95

    for 2 persons    $144.95

Eating on the Run      224 pages      (for renewal of Sports Nutrition or Nutrition Advisor)

     Eating on the run teaches your client how to eat at family dinners and in restaurants; ethnic meals, fast foods, and more.

     for 1 person     $89.95

     for 2 persons    $144.95