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Are NASM and AFAA the same?

Are NASM and AFAA the same?

Don’t be confused, AFAA has not acquired NASM; it’s actually the other way around. While NASM is arguably the “best” Personal Trainer Certification available on the market, the organization has always been geared more towards specializations for the personal trainers in a one-on-one setting.

What is AFAA NASM?

NASM Group Personal Training Specialization (GPTS) Combine your passion for teaching group fitness with personal training. With NASM’s Group Personal Training Specialization (NASM-GPTS), you’ll learn how to create a group experience that’s individualized for each of your clients and their personal goals.

When did NASM acquire AFAA?

2015
At the end of 2015, NASM acquired the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).

What does AFAA certified mean?

Athletics and Fitness Association of America
AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America) is an organization dedicated to growing the number of fitness professionals. In business for over 35 years now, AFAA has been certifying people to work as personal trainers, group fitness instructors, health coaches, and more.

Why was AFAA acquired by the NASM group?

NASM “acquired” AFAA to give itself the best possible entry into the Group Exercise market, in terms of certifications for fitness professionals, which can be extremely profitable with the need for re-certifications, liability considerations, and of course, the competitive edge to be hired as a professional.

How many AFAA CEUs are in NASM GPTs?

The NASM-GPTS comes with 120 group personal training program templates, a digital group personal trainer course manual, video demonstrations, learning activities, and more. This specialization is worth 19 AFAA CEUs upon successfully passing the final online exam.

Is the National Academy of sports medicine the same as AFAA?

If you click on this link you will see that NASM ( National Academy of Sports Medicine) and AFAA ( Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) are both listed on the same screen, on AFAA’s website nonetheless. Don’t be confused, AFAA has not acquired NASM; it’s actually the other way around.

What is the NASM group personal training specialization?

With NASM’s Group Personal Training Specialization (NASM-GPTS), you’ll learn how to create a group experience that’s individualized for each of your clients and their personal goals. Find out how to create effective group personal training programs and increase your potential clients and income.