About the
Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Established by Linda Pfeffer RN, AFAA is celebrating its 27th year as a fitness certifying organization. It is the largest fitness educator, hosting more than 2,500 fitness continuing education seminars across the country each year and internationally which are open to all certified fitness professionals.
AFAA is a National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE) affiliate and is currently awaiting some of the highest accreditation available, from the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U. S. Dept. of Education.
AFAA was one of the first organizations to require practical education as well as classroom and that a practical exam in addition to a written exam be passed before certification was issued.
To maintain certification and their level of fitness knowledge, AFAA certified professionals must attend continuing education seminars every year which include practical, hands-on education.