International Board of Fitness Professionals (IBFP) - Board Certification for Personal Fitness Trainers PART I
Even though the IFPA Personal Trainer Certification wins great approval from the most knowledgeable of the fitness industry's leadership, primarily
because it is the very best at evaluating the knowledge trainers need to do their jobs, many managers were disappointed in the IFPA decision to drop
the second part of the IFPA Personal Trainer Certification: Part II - Practical Examination Component.
This decision was made due to the IHRSA recommendation that Certification Organizations seek accreditation
through the National Organization of Competency Assurance (NOCA). NOCA has
difficult standards to meet, made even more difficult when a practical component is part of the Certification Examination.
When the decision was made to drop the Practical Examination component from the IFPA Personal Trainer Certification Exam, the IFPA went to work with the IBFP to develop an extensive Board
Certification for Personal Trainers. The IFPA has been working with the industry's finest leaders and experts to develop an extensive, hands-on,
practical SKILLS EXAMINATION that will test an examinee on precisely the skills that will measure their competency to do their training activities safely and
effectively.
Purpose:
The purpose of the International Board of Fitness Professionals (IBFP) is for the candidate to prove their ability to perform/spot/teach exercises
with the highest level of competency. IBFP Board Certified Personal Fitness Trainers have demonstrated the highest level of proficiency required
for the Scope of Practice of a professional, IFPA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer.
* NOTE:
The Candidate for the IBFP may be asked to perform movements contained within the prerequisite courses listed below with proper
form and technique. Candidates may also be required to teach or spot the movement according to IFPA/Industry Standard Guidelines.
Required and Recommended Prerequisites:
- IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course or a PFT Certification from an IACET/NOCA/NCCA Accredited Certification Organization
- IFPA Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course.
- IFPA Master Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course.
- IFPA Functional Muscle Training Specialist Certification Course.
Links for More Information:
About the Board of Examiners
Testing Sections and Testing Objectives
Course Learning Objectives, Outcomes and Goals:
The Learning Objectives, Outcomes and Goals are the same as the courses listed above.
Distance Learning (24 CEU's) $299
The IFPA has worked with the industry's finest leaders and experts to develop an extensive hands-on, practical SKILLS
EXAMINATION testing the examinee on precise skills that measure their competency to do their training activities safely & effectively. |
- Includes:
- Required Prerequisites:
- IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification Course or a PFT Certification from an IACET/NOCA/NCCA Accredited Certification Organization
- One year documented experience as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
- Discount:
Purchase 2 or more certifications at the same time and receive a $100 discount off each additional certification program. Cannot be combined with other discounts.
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