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Continuing Education Courses for Fitness Professionals
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Academy of Holistic Fitness recertification FAQ’sPersonal trainers, group fitness instructors, yoga teachers and other professionals often ask the following questions about choosing Academy of Holistic Fitness home study courses for their recertification. If these FAQ’s don’t answer your question(s), please contact us by email at LindaChristy@AcademyOfHolisticFitness.com or call (615) 370-0310 from 9:00-5:00pm CST.
Q: I’m a Personal Trainer with minimal (or no) background in Yoga. Why would I choose one of your Holistic Fitness courses? Don’t I need to study yoga for many years to be qualified to teach it? Which of your correspondence courses would be best me?A: You don’t have to be a dedicated yogi or professional yoga teacher to be able to teach basic yoga postures and simple breathing inquiries. I believe that any personal trainer can and should learn to teach some yoga. In fact, it would probably be a disservice to your clientele if you did not include yoga techniques in your personal training repertoire. The best and most comprehensive course for you is Practical Yoga for Personal Trainers. This course is worth 2.2 ACE CEC's and fulfills your total 2-year recertification requirement. If you are interested in combining Yoga, Mind-Body Fitness, and Pilates, choose Enlighten Your Body for 2.0 ACE CEC’s. If you are a true yoga novice, choose the introductory course Breathe, Stretch, Relax and Meditate for .4 ACE CEC’s. Q: I’m a Group Fitness Instructor – but certainly no Yoga expert. Why would I choose one of your Holistic Fitness courses? Which home study courses would be best for me?A: Many Academy of Holistic Fitness courses are designed specifically to train group fitness instructors in the art and science of teaching yoga classes. These courses will help you learn the proper alignment of yoga postures, sequencing, and safety guidelines so that you can teach with confidence, compassion and creativity. The best courses for you are Asana Excellence Series: Basic Alignment (A great starter course for new or novice yoga teachers; learn 20+ popular yoga postures), Asana Excellence Series: Refining and Energizing Alignment (deeper understanding of alignment strategies and how yoga postures affect the health of organs and glands), and The Vinyasa Specialist (poses linked with movement – a popular, active yoga class trend). If you are interested in teaching a gentler yoga class for basic beginners, seniors, or for relieving back pain, choose Yoga for Prevention of Low Back Pain (some previous yoga experience recommended). Q: I’m a yoga instructor and need to earn my CEC’s. Are your home study courses for yoga instructors of all levels?A: Absolutely. If you are already a yoga instructor and are looking for refresher information or new yoga teaching approaches, you are at the right place. See the guide below to help you select the course(s) that are most appropriate for your current level of expertise and professionals needs. For the Intermediate level courses, we recommend prior yoga experience.
*appropriate for all fitness professionals interested in teaching yoga Q: Are the courses pre-approved by my certification organization?A: All Academy of Holistic Fitness courses are approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as well as a number of other fitness certification organizations. Pre-approved CEC’s and certification organizations are listed for each course. If your organization is not included, contact them for information about the petition process. Q: How soon will I receive my course materials?A: Academy of Holistic Fitness course materials are normally shipped within 24 hours after you place your order online (or credit card order by phone) -- or within 24 hours of receiving your check/money order in the mail. Q: What payment methods do you accept?A. We accept major credit cards – VISA, MasterCard, Diner’s Club online – and VISA or MasterCard by phone when you order. We also accept checks/money orders by mail. Q: How long will it take me to complete the course? How soon must I complete the exam?A: On average, you will need one hour of study time per CEC. For example, a course worth 1.0 ACE CEC’s will require approximately 10 hours of your time. You have one year from the purchase date to submit the exam. Q: How do I submit the answer sheet?A: You can submit the answer sheet by mail or fax. Please include the Easy Track form and Evaluation form. Q: What is a passing score? What if I don’t pass?A: The passing score is 80% or better. If you don’t pass, you will be issued another copy of the answer sheet and allowed to try again. (The questions you missed will be noted.) Q: After I submit the answer sheet, how soon will I receive my certificate and CEC’s?A: Normally, answer sheets are graded on the same day that they are received in our office. CEC certificates are mailed the next business day. If you provide a fax number on the Easy Track form, we will also fax your certificate. Q: Will a copy of my CEC certificate also be sent to my certification organization?A: No, this is your responsibility. Contact your certification organization for renewal forms, procedure, and requirements. Q: Can I share the course with a friend? Can we both take the exam for CEC’s?A: If you have a friend who needs CEC’s toward recertification, he or she must purchase his/her own copy of the course and submit his/her own exam. Q: What if I decide to return your course and want to get my money back?A: Sorry, we do not accept returns or issue refunds. Q: How can I earn a Yoga Teacher Training Certificate?A: NETA (National Exercise Trainers’ Association) offers a Yoga Teacher Training Certificate http://www.ndeita.com/nextfit/yoga.htm that is available as a weekend workshop or as a 30-hour home study program . Many of our courses are included in their home study program. See www.netafit.org for details. Q: I’m interested in becoming a certified personal trainer or group fitness instructor. Can I take your course(s) to get my initial certification?A: No, you’ll need to contact the American Council on Exercise (ACE), The National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA), or other professional certification association and attend a preparatory training course in person (courses are scheduled periodically across the U.S.) and/or complete a written proctored exam. Then you’ll need to re-certify every 2 years. At that point, Academy of Holistic Fitness can provide you with high quality courses to earn your requisite CEC’s. |
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