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The
Singapore fitness industry offers one of the most exciting
and rewarding careers to anyone who has a genuine passion for all
things fitness and wellness.
To cater to the growing number of people contemplating a
career in the fitness field, or to those who simply want to enhance their
current credentials, many fitness organizations and fitness institutions
abound - both locally in Singapore as well as abroad/overseas -
which offer a variety of courses, certifications and qualifications related
to fitness and wellness.
Whether your goal is to find a
fitness-related job here in Singapore, or to carve out a rewarding fitness
career for yourself, or to become a successful fitness business-owner
or fitness entrepreneur,
there are more than enough courses and certifications out there that
cater to your specific needs.
Bearing in mind that NO two
fitness/wellness certifications are alike, and that every
certification or course has its own merits, do be advised to do some
background research of your own on the various
listed organizations, to ensure that you enroll yourself only in those courses that meet
your specific career goals, individual interests and job requirements.
Note: As our focus are primarily on
Professional/Vocational Fitness Certifications, Courses And
Qualifications for
working adults and current fitness/wellness professionals,
the following are NOT included in our list:
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Full-Time Student-Centered
Tertiary Education,
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Courses Requiring Full-Time Enrolment In A
College/Polytechnic/University,
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Higher Academic Learning Leading
To Diplomas/Degrees in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Nutrition,
Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy, Physical
Education etc.
However, adult
professionals who feel they are able to commit themselves to
a FULL-TIME study schedule are strongly encouraged to find out more about these
fitness educational courses/modules by contacting the relevant
colleges, polytechnics and universities directly.
In the following, we have managed to
showcase probably one of the most thorough and comprehensive listing of
fitness certifying organizations and institutions, the courses that
they offer, their study mode options, their range of examination
processes and procedures, and the respective links to their
websites.
Even then, this list is still
constantly being up-dated, modified and expanded to reflect the
growing numbers of fitness organizations and institutions that are
continually proving themselves capable of offering top-notch,
reputable and recognized certifications and courses to
fitness professionals - both here in Singapore and across the globe.
Starting with those with operations
in Singapore, the following is our recommended list of certifying
organizations/institutions for the fitness industry (in no
particular order):
Singapore-Based Fitness/Wellness Certifying Institutions
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FISAF Singapore
( Federation of International
Sports, Aerobics and Fitness ) |
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Overview: |
FISAF is an international
organization that supports the development of fitness and
aerobics industries worldwide. All graduates of a FISAF
International Training Course receive an internationally
accepted FISAF certificate. |
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Courses Run: |
Aerobic & Group Exercise
Certification, Personal Trainer Certification, Aqua Aerobics
Certification, Core Training Certification, Senior Fitness
Certification, Chi Yoga Certification. |
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Study Mode: |
On-Site Lectures & Workshops |
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Exam Mode: |
On-Site Theory & Practical Examinations |
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Singapore Sports Council, SSC
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Overview: |
The Singapore Sports Council (SSC)
is Singapore's official agency tasked with developing sports in
Singapore. Its Sports Industry Development (SID) Department
serves to implement and facilitate training and developmental
programs for personnel in the sports and fitness industry. |
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Courses Run: |
Basic Exercise Course, Basic
Massage Course, Fitness Instructor
Certification, Aerobics
Instructor Certification, Strength & Conditioning Coach Certification. |
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Study Mode: |
On-Site Lectures & Workshops |
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Exam Mode: |
On-Site Theory & Practical
Examinations |
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International Fitness/Wellness
Certifying Institutions - the following are some reputable and
recognized international fitness organizations that allow
global/international participation in their courses via distance
learning, home study, online teaching or on-site workshops/seminars
(may require overseas traveling).
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American Council On Exercise, ACE
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Overview: |
ACE is the world's largest
nonprofit fitness certification organization committed to
educating and
supporting fitness professionals in providing safe and effective
exercise instruction. |
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Courses Run: |
Personal Trainer Certification,
Group Fitness Instructor Certification, Lifestyle & Weight
Management Consultant Certification, Advanced Health & Fitness
Specialist Certification. |
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Study Mode: |
Home-Study / Self-Study |
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Exam Mode: |
On-Site Pencil & Paper Exam (
Available In Singapore) |
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American College Of Sports
Medicine, ACSM
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Overview: |
ACSM is the
largest sports
medicine and exercise science organization in the world,
dedicated to promoting and integrating scientific research,
education, and practical applications of sports medicine and
exercise science so as to enhance physical performance, fitness,
health, and quality of life. |
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Courses Run: |
Personal Trainer Certification,
Health Fitness Specialist Certification, Clinical Exercise
Specialist Certification, Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Certification. |
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Study Mode: |
Self-Study, Workshops |
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Exam Mode: |
Computerized
Testing At Pearson VUE® Authorized Testing Centers
(Available In Singapore) |
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Aerobics And Fitness Association
Of America, AFAA
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Overview: |
AFAA is the world's
largest fitness
educator dedicated to
providing comprehensive cognitive and practical education for
fitness professionals, grounded in industry research, using both
traditional and innovative modalities. |
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Courses Run: |
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Personal Trainer Certification and Telexercise® Resistance
Trainer Certification available to international participants. |
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Study Mode: |
Online study, video lectures and
'live' interactions with AFAA lecturers and instructors via the
internet. |
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Exam Mode: |
Theory & Practical Examinations
Via Secure, Monitored Testing Using The Internet |
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American Fitness Professionals &
Associates, AFPA
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Overview: |
AFPA is a
recognized leader in certification & continuing education for
Fitness Professionals. It provides professionals with the
requisite skills and information necessary to achieve long term
success in the fitness profession. |
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Courses Run: |
Personal Trainer Certification
Course, Nutrition & Wellness Consultant Certification Course,
Sports Nutrition Consultant Certification Course, Weight
Management Consultant Certification Course, Pre/Post Natal
Exercise Specialist Certification Course, Cardio Kickboxing
Instructor Certification Course, Children's Fitness Specialist
Certification Course, Cycle Instructor Certification Course,
Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Course, Functional
Training Specialist Certification Course, Yoga Fitness
Instructor Certification Course, Pilates Fitness Instructor
Certification Course, Post-Rehab Exercise Specialist
Certification Course, Stability Ball Trainer Certification
Course, Strength Trainer Certification Course, Senior Fitness
Specialist Certification Course, Aquatic Instructor
Certification Course, Group Fitness Instructor Certification
Course, Trainer of Special Populations Certification Course. |
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Distance Learning Via
Certification Textbooks & Instructional DVDs |
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Exam Mode: |
In-Home Written Assignments And/Or
Practical Examinations (Via Video-Recording) Which Are Then
Mailed Back To AFPA (USA) for assessing. |
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Website: |
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International Fitness
Professionals Association , IFPA
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Overview: |
The
International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) sees
itself as a leader in practical fitness education, offering only
the most practical and scientifically based health and fitness
information that can be directly applied to “real life”
experiences. |
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Courses Run: |
Personal Trainer Certification,
Advanced Personal Trainer Certification, Master Personal Trainer
Certification, Functional Trainer Specialist Certification, Cage
Fitness Specialist Certification, Special Populations Trainer
Certification, Strength and Sports Conditioning Specialist
Certification etc. |
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Study Mode: |
Home Study Via Text Books, Workbooks,
DVDs, Practice Exams. |
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Exam Mode: |
On-Site Close-Book Proctored Exams
/ Off-Site Open Book Exams |
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International Sports Sciences
Association, ISSA
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Overview: |
The
International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is a distance
education institution and certifying agency committed to the
fitness education and professional goals of fitness/wellness
professionals.
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Courses Run: |
Personal Trainer Certification,
Fitness Nutrition Certification, Exercise Therapy Certification,
Senior Fitness Certification, Youth Fitness Certification,
Strength and Conditioning Certification, Sports Nutrition
Certification, Elite Trainer Certification, Master Trainer
Certification. |
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Study Mode: |
Home Study Via Guide Books and
Workbooks. |
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Exam Mode: |
Course Quizzes And Online/Mail-In
Exams |
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Website: |
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National Academy Of Sports
Medicine, NASM
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Overview: |
The National Academy of Sports
Medicine (NASM) is a global leader in providing evidence-based
certifications and advanced credentials to health and fitness
professionals. |
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Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Certification, Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
Certification, Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Certification. |
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Study Mode: |
Home Study Via Text Books, Study
Guides, Online Learning, DVDs, MP3s |
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Exam Mode: |
Computerized
Testing At
Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT)/IsoQuality Testing
Centres
(Available In Singapore) |
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National Council On Strength And
Fitness, NCSF
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Overview: |
The National Council On Strength
And Fitness (NCSF) is a leading fitness organization that
believes in setting new standards in the fitness industry,
developing quality fitness professionals and serving the public
through education and certification. |
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Courses Run: |
Certified Personal Trainer (NCSF-CPT)
Certification, Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist
Certification |
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Study Mode: |
Home Study / Workshop |
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Exam Mode: |
Computerized
Testing At State-Of-The-Art
Prometric Testing Centers. |
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Website: |
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National Exercise
Trainers Association , NETA
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Overview: |
The National Exercise Trainers
Association
(NETA) is an education and training organization for fitness
professionals, dedicated to offering cost effective
certification programs and continuing education that teach
concepts and theories of health and fitness. It believes in
offering education, hands-on training and certification to all
who are interested, and in this way, help improve the quality of
fitness instruction to the public. |
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Courses Run: |
Personal Trainer Certification,
Group Exercise Certification, Pilates Mat Certification, Yoga
Certification, Pilates Reformer Certification, Kettlebell
Certification, and Indoor Cycling Certification. |
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Study Mode: |
Home-Study / Self-Study, Workshops |
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Exam Mode: |
On-Site Testing /
Mail-In Exams |
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National Exercise & Sports
Trainers Association, NESTA
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Overview: |
The
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) is a
leader in innovative solutions for fitness, nutrition & wellness
professionals, providing comprehensive educational programs that
combine science with practical, real-world experience. |
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Courses Run: |
Personal Fitness Trainer
Certification,
Heart Rate Performance Specialist
Certification,
Fitness Nutrition Coach Certification, Core Conditioning
Specialist Certification, Group Exercise Instructor
Certification, Sports Injury Specialist Certification, Speed,
Agility & Quickness Coach Certification, Functional Training
Specialist Certification, Biomechanics Specialist Certification,
Kids' Nutrition Specialist Certification, Lifestyle & Weight
Management Certification, Senior Fitness Specialty
Certification, Sport Yoga Instructor Certification, Pilates Mat
& Ball Instructor Certification, Water Fitness Instructor
Certification. |
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Study Mode: |
Self-Study Via CD-Roms, Study
Manuals, DVDs. |
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Exam Mode: |
Demonstration Photos And/Or
Mail-In Exams |
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National Federation of
Professional Trainers, NFPT
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Overview: |
The
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT), is an
internationally-recognized fitness certifying agency that serves
to equip trainers world-wide with tools and resources for
careers in Personal Training. |
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Courses Run: |
Personal Trainer
Certification, Master Fitness Trainer Certification, Functional
Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Resistance
Training Specialist, Endurance Training Specialist. |
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Study Mode: |
Home Study, Practical Workshops. |
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Exam Mode: |
Proctored Exams / Online Testing |
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National Strength and Conditioning
Association , NSCA
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Overview: |
The
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a
worldwide authority on strength and conditioning that supports
and disseminates research-based knowledge and practical
application in order to improve athletic performance and
fitness. |
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Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification, Certified Special
Population Specialist (CSPS) Certification, NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer
(NSCA-CPT) Certification, Tactical Strength and
Conditioning-Facilitators (TSAC-F) Certification.
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Study Mode: |
Home Study Materials. |
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Exam Mode: |
On-Site Paper/Pencil Exam Or
On-Site Computer-Based Exam |
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I'm Certified. Now What?
P.S. Besides the above, you may also
wish to view the full list of fitness certifications
generally-recognized by most employers here in Singapore:
Recognized Fitness Certifications In Singapore
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