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Senior Personal Trainer

Training Program

WHAT YOU WILL GET

The Senior Personal Trainer educational program is designed as a two part course of study.

 

 

 


 

 

Part One is introductory in nature and includes the following:

  • Contemporary Readings for Senior Personal Trainers ... 75 page, 8.5x11, comb bound.
  • Special Population Imperatives ... 64 page, 8.5x11, comb bound.
  • SFA-approved specialty exercise video ... 40 minute, DVD or VHS.
  • Complete instructions and all required testing materials.
  • $129.00 plus $10.00 S/H ($15.00 foreign )

Successful completion of Part One requires achieving an 80 percent score on the open book, multiple choice test included with your study materials. You will earn a validation certificate accepted for 11 hours (1.1 CEUs) by most fitness organizations.

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Part Two is more advanced in nature and includes the following:

  • Senior Personal Trainer training manual ... 132 page, 8.5x11, comb bound
  • Physiology manual ... 90 page, 8.5x11, comb bound
  • SFA Study Questions booklet ... 206, multiple choice, questions.
  • Functional assessments training video ... 35 minute VHS
  • Complete instructions and all required testing materials.
  • $169 plus $10 .00 S/H ($15.00 foreign )

Successful completion of Part Two requires achieving an 80 percent score on the open book, multiple choice test included with your study materials. You will earn a validation certificate accepted for 20 hours (2.0 CEUs) by most fitness organizations.

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The Certificate of Completion training package is a complete educational experience that will earn you a respected fitness credential. The program includes the following:

  • All resources contained in Part 1 and Part 2.
  • $269 Plus $15.00 S/H . ($25.00 foreign)

 

Successful completion of the Senior Personal Trainer, Certificate of Completion program requires achieving an 80 percent score on both of the open book, multiple choice tests included with your study materials.

You will earn two validation certificates that are accepted for a total of 31 hours (3.1 CEUs) by most fitness organizations. You will also earn a Certificate of Completion document from the American Senior Fitness Association. Although a Certificate of Completion is not equal to professional certification, it is a respected credential that will serve as an entry level qualification and as an excellent compliment to an existing set of fitness education credentials.

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The Full (Professional) Certification training package is designed to meet or exceed the "International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults"  and the "Recommended National Standards for Preparing Senior Fitness Instructors." It includes the following:

  • All resources contained in Part 1, Part 2 and Certificate of Completion.
  • Complete information and instructions manual.
  • SFA certification examination fee and related processing fees.
  • Professional membership in the American Senior Fitness Association.
  • $369.00 plus $15.00 S/H US & Canada ($25.00 foreign )
Successful completion of the Senior Personal Trainer, Certification program requires sitting for a closed book, proctored examination. You are also required to have current CPR and Basic 1st Aid certification.

You will earn an internationally recognized professional credential as an American Senior Fitness Association certified, Senior Fitness Instructor.

Your SFA certification is valid for two years and can be renewed by earning 20 hours (2.0 CEUs) of approved continuing education and maintaining valid CPR and Basic 1st Aid certification. A $35.00 renewal fee applies.

NOTE: professional certification program participants can also complete the Part One and Part Two open book tests to earn up to 31 hours (3.1 CEUs) continuing education credits accepted by most fitness organizations.

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MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: A full refund ( less shipping & handling ) will be issued for materials returned in new condition at purchaser's expense within 30 days of receipt.