Common Certifications for Exercise Instructors

• Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)
• Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research (CIAR)
• International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• National Council of Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)