The IFPA has complied with the IHRSA recommendation that health clubs accept only certified personal fitness trainers that hold certifications through organizations that have begun the accreditation process through NOCA/NCCA.  Our application was sent to NOCA/NCCA in January, 2007.

On May 9, 2006, NOCA/NCCA sent the IFPA a letter requesting additional information on three parts of only 3 of the 21 NOCA/NCCA Standards.  The IFPA met this request on June 15, 2007.

The IFPA, along with IHRSA, are dedicated to increasing the level of professionalism throughout the fitness industry.  All IFPA certified Personal Fitness Trainers have an additional reason to take pride in their IFPA credential:  In addition to the NOCA/NCCA news, the IFPA is equally proud to have earned providership of continuing education units through IACET, the International Association of Continuing Education and Training.  The IFPA offers far more continuing education, advanced certification and specialist courses than any organization in the fitness industry.  We are the biggest and we are the only IACET approved organization in the fitness industry to prove we are the best!  IACET is an important credential to have as evidence of the superior quality of all IFPA course offerings.

Congratulations to all members of the IFPA team!