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IntroductionContinuing Education Credits (CECs) act to evaluate and validate the continued competency of a trainer’s current and applicable knowledge of relevant certification subject matter. Obtaining appropriate credits is a requirement of many business professionals, educators, and health and fitness instructors. NFPT Certified Personal Trainers (CPTs) are eligible to maintain CECs through a number of methods. A small annual membership fee of $85 will renew your certification and service membership, but also includes an option for free complimentary credits that may be used towards your certification renewal. NFPT requires two (2) Continuing Education Credits (CECs) per each certification year, starting after year one of initial certification status. CECs are conveniently obtained by a number of methods. NFPT makes obtaining and keeping track of your credits a trouble-free process. At any time, refer to your My Services account for accurate record of the CECs that you have obtained, or that you need obtain, to recertify. Mix it up! Obtain your CECs by completing any of the following for a total of two (2) credits in your certification year:
Continuing education is a necessary part of maintaining your professional NFPT-CPT credential. As a successful Personal Fitness Trainer, it is important to continue to educate yourself, it is the sure way to enhancing your existing skill level and is extremely beneficial to your career. Continuing education is more than just a recertification requirement, it means going beyond the initial CPT credential and assuring your clients and other fitness professionals that you consider enhancing your scope of knowledge an essential element for long term success. Continuing education courses are identified for credit based on specific qualifiers. As a general rule, and for petitioning purposes, please note the following requirements for an NFPT credit award: Subject Matter: Must include one of the following learning objectives Special Populations Mind/Body Nutrition and Weight Management Exercise Science/General Fitness Group Fitness Fitness Business/How-to Instructor/Course Developer: Must be qualified to teach to the topic and possess sufficient knowledge of the content area. Prep/Completion Time:
Continuing Education is a necessary part of a personal trainer’s continued advancement in his/her field. NFPT will confirm these qualifiers by reviewing a certificate of completion or course content information, as submitted by NFPT trainers when applicable and through My Services account.
Approved ProvidersNFPT approves CEC Providers that meet NFPT continuing education standards for enriching and developing your trainer skill set. NFPT Approved Providers fall into these subject areas: Special Populations
Mind & Body
Exercise Science and General Fitness
Group Fitness
Fitness Business and How-to
NFPT's Continuing Education
Submit CECsNFPT allows you to submit various forms of CECs via your My Services account. Through your online account you can submit documentation that demonstrates you completed a providers education course. In the event that the course you took isn't through one of our many Approved CEC Providers, you can submit a petition to receive credit for your CEC applied towards your certification renewal. |











