Aerobics and Fitness Association of AmericaAerobics and Fitness Association of AmericaAFAA_498bd46f-6863-4571-94b6-bb4010dd333bTo provide comprehensive cognitive and practical education for fitness professionals, supported by internationally-recognized standards, grounded in research, reflecting a commitment to quality distance education that upholds safe and effective fitness practice._6007c1ea-d42c-4aa8-a922-36932a36be83Courses and CertificationsServe the AFAA fitness professional by developing courses and certifications beneficial to and of interest for the fitness industry._32989d9f-2313-41c8-a3a4-cf6c8738480b1New Courses and CertificationsLaunch and expand new AFAA courses and certifications._5ab57365-0ea3-43b5-99ea-848b925155c51.1Learning and GrowthEnhance professional development of fitness professionals by facilitating opportunities for learning and individual growth._57edfa79-ea24-4ac7-9f40-5a1c23ce747d2Professional DevelopmentCreate opportunities for professional development._c2194bb9-e92b-43ba-ab5f-0041659530e52.1Standards, Guidelines, and EthicsEstablish standards and guidelines for the delivery of quality and professional fitness services and business practices, as well as, the development of ethics statements for AFAA fitness professionals._d89cc135-2bc5-4dc5-928a-1bc591aa41cb3Business SystemsCreate internal and external business systems to support AFAA growth._a779fc1d-307d-4e6e-b792-753a9e0d44023.1AwarenessCollaborate with public and private industries on the development of programs and services to increase the awareness of fitness education and its benefits to individuals and communities worldwide._feafd2e4-b410-4b9d-a469-1f78026d5c4a4Fitness EducationCollaborate with AFAA license agreements, corporate affiliates, and industry entrepreneurs to provide products and services to support fitness education._1219d5d2-0715-487a-a337-a240cca57eab4.1Networking and Knowledge DisseminationNetwork with other industry organizations to advance the knowledge of fitness education and professional practices by initiating and disseminating research findings._4490ab61-73f8-43e7-a3f5-bf7127c89edd5Market ResearchParticipate and conduct market research to advance fitness education and professional practices._02e924b0-d88c-4c92-a069-5db4f7443de35.12010-02-08http://www.afaa.com/about_afaa.htmArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com