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by kris
(US)

I just took the ASFS test online and you have to pass with a 70% before you pay $100 to receive the certification. I passed but I am now not sure if the certification is legit. Has anyone heard of the American Sports and Fitness Association? Please give your opinion because I am really stressed out!
Thank you so much in advance.

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by: Kim

Hi Kris,

I just took at look at their website and it looks credible . . . . maybe contact the Better Business Association though before you pay to make sure it is legit? Maybe others will chime in with their thoughts but it looks like a quick way to earn a certification (not sure how valuable it would be though but maybe its an inexpensive way to get your foot in the door). Good luck!

asfa
by: Anonymous

it seems credible-i took the personal trainer and senior fitness instructor tests

Web Site Design
by: Anonymous

Web site design is not a very good predictor of credibility since it is so easy to create a professional looking site. I would definitely check the BBB and do some background checking.

ASFA as good as IFA or any other on-line test
by: Robert

In my opinion any certification is only as good as the trainer themselves. I have been around the business for a long while and see people with ACE certifications that have no idea on proper form and training techniques.

I feel this particular certification just like the IFA is not going to open very many door for you because most fitness centers are looking for particular "name brand" certifications. ASFA looks to be new on the market I have not seen them before and I have been researching PT Certs for about 3 years trying to find a common thread between all the different ones.

If you are an independent PT in a gym where they only require that you have insurance then you may be okay BUT if a client ever gets hurt and they ask where you are certified and you say on on-line test and they know that the answers are given on all the questions you missed and you can re-answer and then pay your probably not going to be able to say you are a knowledgeable trainer, even if you know more than everyone else.

My opinion is look at NCSF as a middle of the road certification that is accepted in most gyms. You can home study, class study or prep course and take the proctored exam in just about any major city. It is a hard test but it covers only the basics a real PT should know before working with clients.

Again my 2 cents

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In my opinion any certification is only as good as the trainer themselves. I have been around the business for a long while and see people with ACE certifications that have no idea on proper form and training techniques. I feel this particular certification just like the IFA is not going to open very many door for you because most fitness centers are looking for particular "name brand" certifications. ASFA looks to be new on the market I have not seen them before and I have been researching PT Certs for about 3 years trying to find a common thread between all the different ones. If you are an independent PT in a gym where they only require that you have insurance then you may be okay BUT if a client ever gets hurt and they ask where you are certified and you say on on-line test and they know that the answers are given on all the questions you missed and you can re-answer and then pay your probably not going to be able to say you are a knowledgeable trainer, even if you know more than everyone else. My opinion is look at NCSF as a middle of the road certification that is accepted in most gyms. You can home study, class study or prep course and take the proctored exam in just about any major city. It is a hard test but it covers only the basics a real PT should know before working with clients. Again my 2 cents

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by: JTA

The way I looked for it is first I search for the ASFA in google and found Amer Sport Fitness is the closest there is and no other. Then I went to IDEAFIT WELLNESS who has been insuring CPTs for long time and ASFA is on there. I guess it is legit if legit insurance agencies are insuring it.

Bob
by: Anonymous

They do insure them

AFSA
by: Anonymous

The Answer to your questions, along with all the others given, is 'what are you going to do with it?'
That's what really matters.

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