FBP_SPECIAL REPORT_ A Penton Media Property May.14.2010 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/clubindustry/v/368 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.nasm.org/businessdevelopment/?utm_source=nasm&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=club-industry0510) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT To Be the Best, Hire the Best In today's dynamic club environment, there is no room for mediocrity. Clients want the best, and you can provide them just that by hiring NASM(R) certified trainers. NASM does more than prepare students for passing an exam, it prepares students for a successful and rewarding career as an elite health and fitness professional. Learn more at: www.nasm.org ---------------------------------------- TOP STORY --Special Report: Certification and Licensing As the fitness industry matures, it is facing issues related to certification and licensing that many other industries have already faced. Movements are under way in various state legislatures to not only certify personal trainers but also to require them to be licensed. Many people in the industry are fighting these bills, but some do welcome them. As the industry considers what role government should play when it comes to trainers, a group is creating an industry certification of fitness facilities themselves. This special report looks at both the facility certification movement and the movement to certify and license personal trainers and group exercise instructors. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/certification/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The World Instructor Training Schools, in conjunction with its college and university partners, requires internships for many of its certifications. The concept is as simple as in any other health career; you must have more than just book knowledge. For more information on our student intern program, please click here (http://www.witseducation.com/generalwits/internship.htm). ---------------------------------------- OTHER STORIES --Certified Movement By Stuart Goldman, managing editor The club industry is in the process of creating a standard for a voluntary certification that some people see as crucial to establishing the legitimacy of the industry. The goal of the standard, some in the industry say, is to help make fitness clubs a more respected resource in the eyes of the public. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/facility-standard-possible-20100401/ ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The NFPT has been certifying fitness professionals since 1988 and offers an NCCA accredited Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential. Exam dates are set up by appointment at any one of over 300 sites with FREE Continuing Education Credits (CECs)! Advanced specialty courses in Nutrition, Weight & Resistance, and Endurance Training are available as well. www.nfpt.com ---------------------------------------- --We Need to Set the Standard for Licensing Legislation By Elaine Platt, owner, Smart Workout Our industry organizations should work with legislators to formulate legislation providing that certifications from agencies recommended by them would become the criteria for obtaining a license. States don't know how to measure competency in the fitness field. They need industry groups to provide them with standards. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/certification/0510-for-licensing-personal-trainers/ --Licensure Could Reduce Profits and Increase Regulation By Kevin Steele, principal, Communication Consultants From a political perspective, licensure will bring more government oversight, bureaucracy and regulations to our industry. We could potentially have state and/or federal agencies mandating how we manage this segment of our business. Do we really want the government "policing" our industry? To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/certification/0510-against-licensing-personal-trainers/ --IHRSA Keeping Close Tabs on Licensing Bills By Stuart Goldman, managing editor An update from March on personal training licensing bills introduced in various states. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/legislation/ihrsa-personal-training-licensing-bills-20100308/ --Certifying Agencies Not Threatened by Proposed Bills By Stuart Goldman, managing editor Despite ongoing state legislative activity related to personal trainer bills, several companies that offer personal trainer certifications say the bills will not affect their business. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/inside_manufacturers/0301-certifying-agencies-nonthreaten/ --Speak Up Now or Hold Your Peace By Pamela Kufahl, editor Don't let the industry create a club certification without your input. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/1101-speak-now-hold-peace/ --License To Train By Stuart Goldman, managing editor Industry leaders have repeatedly opposed bills that would require the licensing of personal trainers, but one bill in California may get everybody on the same page. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/0501-bill-everybody-agrees/ --Is It Time for Licensing? By Pamela Kufahl, editor As more states propose licensing for personal trainers, the industry must decide whether to get on board and help craft the legislation or fight its implementation. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/firstword/0501-doctors-weight-loss-involvement/ --IHRSA Joins NSF International's Club Certification Effort By Pamela Kufahl, editor The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is participating in the effort by NSF International, Ann Arbor, MI, to create a voluntary certification process for owners of fitness facilities. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/ihrsa_joins_nsf_club_certification_effort_1208/ --Medical Fitness Industry Grows, Certification Introduced By Pamela Kufahl, editor The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) has introduced a facility certification program for medical fitness and wellness centers as the number of these types of facilities has increased. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/news/medical_fitness_certification/ --Funneling Out By Pamela Kufahl, editor IHRSA offered a third-party accreditation recommendation that it hoped would sort through the certification mess, but another player in the mix offers club owners another choice. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/mag/fitness_funneling/ WHAT OUR ADVERTISERS HAVE TO SAY --Hire and Maintain the Best with NASM The National Academy of Sports Medicine details the advantages that obtaining an NASM certification offers to trainers and the club operators who hire them. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/certification/0510-hire-maintain-nasm/ --Delivering Results Shouldn't Be Puzzling The National Federation of Professional Trainers offers advice on what to look for in a good certification and which trainers to hire. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/certification/0510-delivering-results/ --A Proactive Legislative Approach for Our Industry The World Instructor Training Schools updates legislative action in the area of personal trainer licensing. 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