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2. International Sports Sciences Association - Wikipedia

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   The International Sports Sciences Association was founded in 1988, when, "recognizing the need for standardization and credibility, Dr. Sal Arria and Dr. Frederick Hatfield created a personal fitness training program to merge gym experience with practical and applied sciences."

3. National Council on Strength & Fitness - Wikipedia

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   The NCSF Board for Certification provides credentials for exercise professionals. Based on role delineation studies, [3] and consistent with the Department of Labor Statistics [4] for fitness trainers and athletic coaches, the board currently offers three credentials – Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Strength Coach, and Sports Nutrition Specialist.

4. List of professional designations in the United States

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   Certified Personal Trainer: CPT: Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, National Strength & Conditioning Association: Certified Athletic trainer: ATC: Board of Certification, Inc. May be restricted by state licensure. Certified Medical Assistant: CMA

5. National Academy of Sports Medicine - Wikipedia

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   The organization is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), ensuring that its certification processes meet high standards of fairness, validity, and reliability. NASM's educational programs are based on scientific research and industry best practices, with a focus on human movement science, biomechanics, and ...

6. International Fitness Professionals Association - Wikipedia

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   The IFPA was founded by Dr. James Bell in 1994. Besides the Personal Trainer Certification, the IFPA has sports nutrition certification, special populations Certification, military specialist certification and group fitness instructor certification. It has over 70 different Certifications and Continuing Education Courses (such as Open Water ...

7. Professional certification - Wikipedia

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   Certification programs are often created or endorsed by professional associations, but are typically completely independent from membership organizations. Certifications are very common in fields such as aviation, construction, technology, environment, and other industrial sectors, as well as healthcare, business, real estate, and finance.