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Fitness Technology Certifications
Professional certifications are used to demonstrate a professional level of training, experience and/or ability to potential employers and clients. The following is a list of the most common professional certifications held by fitness trainers and instructors. As you attain these, list them on your resume, usually under a separate section called "Certifications". Professional certifications may also be use in cover letter, portfolios and even posted in an office/gym/store.Certifications:
- First Aid
- CPR
- ACE Personal Trainer
- ACE Group Fitness Instructor
- ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant
- ACSM Exercise Leader
- ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor
- AAAI/ISMA Instructor Certifications (Primary Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Aqua, Cycling, Kickboxing, Pilates, Pre- and Post-Natal, Tai Chi, Yoga)
- AAAI/ISMA Consultant Certifications (Holistic Health, Personal Fitness, Sports Nutrition, Weight Trainer)
- NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer
- YMCA of USA - Personal Training Instructor
Equipment/Tools
Use the following lists to show the equipment and tools you have used and are familiar with on your resume.You may have additional technologies not shown on this list.List your tools in a separate section or under Skills/Qualifications.
Exercise EquipmentExercise balls including Pilates and Yoga balls; Weight training equipment including station, bench and free weights; Treadmills, elliptical machines, steppers, cross-country skiing machines, stationary bicycle, rowing machines, etc.
Health/Fitness Montitoring EquipmentHeart rate monitors, blood pressure kits, skinfold calipers, pedometers/activity monitors, inclinometer and other flexibility testing equipment, weighing equipment, etc.