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{{Short description|Fitness education company in Arizona, USA}}
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The '''Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)''' is a fitness education company that was established in 1983, and operates out of [[Sherman Oaks, California]]. AFAA offers education workshops and certifications internationally but mainly operates in the [[United States]]. AFAA's certifications are accredited by Vital Research and AFAA is a member of the National Organization of Competency Assurance (NOCA). AFAA also applied for an additional accreditation through an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education, meeting [[IHRSA]]'s recommendation on accreditation for fitness certification organizations. Through its semi-annual event, APEX, AFAA has succeeded in attracting and certifying personal trainers year after year.


The '''Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)''' is a fitness education company that was established in 1983,<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Stahmer |first1=Gregory M. |title=The aerobics fitness industry: evolving standards of practice |journal=Denver University Law Review |volume=67 |issue=2 |page=347 |issn=0883-9409}}</ref> and operates out of [[Gilbert, Arizona]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-07-31|title=Home|url=https://www.afaa.com/|access-date=2022-07-31|website=Athletics and Fitness Association of America|language=en}}</ref> The company was previously known as the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, but changed its name in July 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-13|title=AFAA(TM) Changes Name to "Athletics" and Fitness Association of America|url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2016/07/13/991480/0/en/AFAA-TM-Changes-Name-to-Athletics-and-Fitness-Association-of-America.html|access-date=2022-07-31|website=GlobalNewswire|language=en}}</ref> Currently AFAA operates in 73 countries with over 350,000 certifications.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-07-31|title=Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)|url=https://medfitnetwork.org/professionals/our-partners/continuing-education-providers/athletics-fitness-association-america/|access-date=2022-07-31|website=MedFit Network|language=en}}</ref>
AFAA has expanded the company in [[Japan]], and more recently [[China]]. AFAA China held their first workshops at Nirvana Gym in [[Beijing, China]] with 50 participants.<ref>http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_2_21/ai_112982373</ref> AFAA Japan was first introduced in 1988. There are now 180 AFAA educational faculty members in [[Japan]].<ref>http://www.buildingfamilies.com/family/afaa-10-year-anniversary-in-japan..html</ref>


== Certifications and workshops ==
== International operations ==
AFAA has expanded the company in [[Japan]], and more recently [[China]]. AFAA China held their first workshops at Nirvana Gym in [[Beijing, China]] with 50 participants.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2003-03-10|title=AFAA goes to China - Worldwide|url=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_2_21/ai_112982373 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050709074735/http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_2_21/ai_112982373 |archive-date=2005-07-09 |access-date=2005-07-09|website=Find Articles, Gale Group|language=en}}</ref> AFAA Japan was first introduced in 1988 and there are 180 AFAA educational faculty members in [[Japan]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}
AFAA offers the following certification programs and workshops.


=== Certifications ===
==See also==
* Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
*[[Personal Trainer]]
* Primary Group Exercise Certification
* Kickboxing Certification
* Step Certification
* Military Fitness Specialist Certification


==References==
=== Specialty Workshops ===
{{Reflist}}
* Aqua Fitness
* Fighting Obesity: A Practical Approach
* Floor, Core & More for Personal Trainers
* Fuzecraze™ Dance Drills & Skills
* G.E.A.R.: Indoor Cycling
* Golden Hearts™: Senior Fitness Training
* Group Exercise: The Practical Way™
* Group Resistance Training
* KickBoxing Skills & Choreography
* Midlife Fitness for Women
* National Board Review Course for PFTs
* Perinatal Fitness
* Practical Pilates™
* Practical Yoga Instructor Training
* Step Skills & Choreography
* Sunrise Yoga


== Further reading ==
=== Online-Exclusive Specialty Workshops ===
American Fitness. (Journal). Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Sherman Oaks, California. {{ISSN|0893-5238}}. {{OCLC|15559873}}.
* [[Arthritis Foundation]] Exercise Program
* Beyond Mat Science
* Diet Free Life®
* Health Coaching Skills
* [[Jillian Michaels (personal trainer)|Jillian Michaels]] - BODYSHRED™
* NASM - Group Personal Training
* Nutrition for Sports and Exercise
* [[Power Music]] | Group Rx RIP
* Prehab vs Rehab™
* Yo-Chi™
* Yoga and Pilates on the Ball Training

== American Fitness ==

[[American Fitness]] is a division of AFAA that publishes a [[magazine]]. It is the official publication of AFAA and it has gained over 100,000 readers. The topic of the articles are usually related to Health clubs, health-related fitness research, current trends, and advances in equipment and training applications. As of July 2012, Meg Jordan served as the Editor-at-large and Kevin McGuire as its Managing Editor.

== AFAA music ==
AFAA is now distributing audio tracks for fitness workshops, as well as videos.

==References==
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.afaa.com Official website]
*[http://www.ideafit.com/organization/afaa AFAA Profile]
*[http://www.ideafit.com/organization/afaa AFAA Profile]
*[http://www.afaa.com Official website]


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[[Category:Professional associations based in the United States]]
[[Category:Professional associations based in the United States]]

Latest revision as of 17:32, 15 June 2023

Athletics and Fitness Association of America
Founded1983
HeadquartersGilbert, Arizona
Websiteafaa.com

The Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) is a fitness education company that was established in 1983,[1] and operates out of Gilbert, Arizona.[2] The company was previously known as the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, but changed its name in July 2016.[3] Currently AFAA operates in 73 countries with over 350,000 certifications.[4]

International operations

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AFAA has expanded the company in Japan, and more recently China. AFAA China held their first workshops at Nirvana Gym in Beijing, China with 50 participants.[5] AFAA Japan was first introduced in 1988 and there are 180 AFAA educational faculty members in Japan.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Stahmer, Gregory M. "The aerobics fitness industry: evolving standards of practice". Denver University Law Review. 67 (2): 347. ISSN 0883-9409.
  2. ^ "Home". Athletics and Fitness Association of America. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  3. ^ "AFAA(TM) Changes Name to "Athletics" and Fitness Association of America". GlobalNewswire. 2016-07-13. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  4. ^ "Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)". MedFit Network. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
  5. ^ "AFAA goes to China - Worldwide". Find Articles, Gale Group. 2003-03-10. Archived from the original on 2005-07-09. Retrieved 2005-07-09.

Further reading

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American Fitness. (Journal). Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Sherman Oaks, California. ISSN 0893-5238. OCLC 15559873.

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