| About NFPT |
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National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) has been certifying fitness trainers since 1988 and offers a foundational education and credential to those who seek personal fitness trainer employment. The NFPT Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification program is designed to qualify personal fitness trainers working with apparently healthy individuals or in small group settings. These trainers are individuals who demonstrate the understanding of fundamental exercise science principles for safe and effective fitness program design. NFPT-CPT certificants are those who have successfully completed the required certification process which includes eligibility requirements and an assessment, in the form of written examination that verifies professional knowledge, skills and abilities that are required of a Certified Personal Trainer. NFPT certificants are bound by codes of conduct established by the Certification Council. The NFPT Certification Council has adopted the policies contained herein in order that it may further the credibility of the certification program and enhance the viability of the NFPT certificant in the fitness training industry and marketplace. Mission Statement It is the NFPTs mission to lead the personal training industry, through quality education and credentialing, into a future of public and government respect, trust, and confidence. As a professional fitness organization, it is our intention to provide fitness trainers with the educational tools and health and fitness resources needed to develop and enhance performance skills for the safe and effective training of clients. As an agency that offers a professional certification program, we will continue to establish and promote quality standards for fitness professionals, and encourage ongoing professional development through recertification requirements. NFPT Objectives Our objectives: |
