Primary Certifications DFM Recognizes
The following Certifications will be recognized by DFM as credible certifications. All certifications must be current and on file. It is the trainer’s responsibility to provide their Director with proof of certification.
Elite
ACSM – American College of Sports Medicine
NASM – National Academy of Sports Medicine
NSCA – National Strength & Conditioning Association
Entry Level Certifications
ACE – American Council on Exercise
ISSA – International Sports Sciences Association
IFPA – International Fitness Professionals Association
PTI – Personal Training Institute
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NESTA – National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
Scirion Institute of Exercise Physiology
NPTI – National Personal Training Institute
Cooper Institute
AFPA- American Fitness Professional Association
NFPT- National Federation of Personal Training




