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Senior Fitness Specialist

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Description

The IFPA Senior Fitness Specialist is designed to teach the essentials fundamentals for training seniors in health and fitness. This revolutionary program provides the training techniques and safety guidelines that can be applied to all senior fitness training programs. Successful students are expected to be capable of leading senior adult individuals and group-training sessions while providing safe and effective training consultation, coaching and motivation.

Certifying Organization

International Fitness Professionals Association

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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On-CampusFinancial Aid
Las Vegas Campus
Las Vegas, NV
Next start
Dec 7, 2026
Duration
40 Weeks
800 clock hours
App fee
$75
Tuition
$13,657 for the Program
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OnlineFinancial Aid
Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
428 clock hours
App fee
$29
Tuition
$989 for the Program
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Suggested because Senior Fitness Specialist applies to Fitness and Wellness Coordinators. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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