SFA's "Senior Fitness Instructor" educational program is specially designed for those who plan to lead active older adults in safe, effective and fun group exercise programs in health clubs, recreation departments, YMCAs, JCCs, community wellness programs etc.. The Certificate of Completion training package is a complete educational experience that will earn you a respected fitness credential.

The program includes all of the resources contained in Part One and Part Two.

Part One resources:

• Quality of Life Fitness training manual ... 158 page, 8.5x11, comb bound.
• SFA-approved specialty exercise video ... 90 minute, DVD or VHS.
• Complete instructions and continuing education package.
• Accepted for 9 hours credit (0.9 CEUs) by most fitness organizations.

Part Two resources:

• Senior Fitness Instructor training manual ... 114 page, 8.5x11, comb bound
• Physiology manual ... 90 page, 8.5x11, comb bound
• SFA Study Questions booklet ... 238 multiple choice questions
• SFA-approved specialty exercise video ... 60 minute DVD or VHS
• Functional assessments training video ... 40 minute DVD or VHS
• Complete instructions and continuing education package.
• Accepted for 16 hours credit (1.6 CEUs) by most fitness organizations.

Successful completion of the Senior Fitness Instructor, Certificate of Completion program requires achieving an 80 percent score on both of the open book, multiple choice tests included with your study materials.

You will earn two validation certificates that are accepted for a total of 25 hours (2.5 CEUs) by most fitness organizations.

You will also earn a Certificate of Completion document from the American Senior Fitness Association. Although a Certificate of Completion is not equal to professional certification, it is a respected credential that will serve as as an excellent compliment to an existing set of fitness credentials or an entry level qualification.