Educational Organizations

About DSWF

Founded in 1980, Desert Southwest Fitness, Inc is dedicated to the publication and distribution of the highest quality professional development materials for the health, fitness, wellness and clinical professional. We specialize in self-directed distance learning and offer the largest selection of home study courses. Our courses are taught by outstanding industry leaders and use a variety of multimedia formats. The company has been an innovator and leader in the field of continuing education for over 32 years.

At DSWFitness, we believe that learning is a lifelong process, and the design of our courses make learning, not just studying, the goal for the participant. Our courses allow you to upgrade specific skills that are necessary for job enhancement and give you the tools to produce positive lifestyle outcomes in your clients by linking course offerings to applicable job-related skills. The strength of DSWFitness is founded on quality education, student feedback, and personalized customer service.

About SCW Fitness Education

SCW is an internationally recognized educational organization that provides hands-on certifications and continuing education courses and conventions to fitness professionals in multiple disciplines nationwide. For the past 31 years, since 1987, Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, Small Group Training Leaders, Aquatic Exercise Professionals, Cycling Teachers, Mind-Body Experts, Sport-Specific Training Educators and many more have obtained their certification through SCW.

This outstanding Family of Leaders also supports Managers, Directors and Owners of clubs and facilities nationwide with our business and management tracks. As the largest conference leader in the world, MANIA® offers nine Professional Training Conventions annually in New York City, California (San Francisco), Florida (Orlando), Atlanta, Dallas, DC, Philadelphia, Midwest (Chicago) and Boston. SCW serves over 10,000 health and wellness professionals at our events, and we reach more than 200,000 virtually through our SCW OnDemand program and Online Certifications and Continuing Education Credit (CEC) programming.

About DCACIt is our mission, at DCAC fitness conventions, to Reignite Your Passion for Fitness! We provide the highest quality certifications, training, and continuing education opportunities for group exercise instructors, personal trainers, program directors, club managers/owners, as well as aqua, cycling, yoga, pilates, and mind-body instructors. We strive to offer the highest quality fitness education sessions and certifications, taught by the worldʼs leading fitness experts. Get certified, or earn continuing education credits to re-certify, while attending phenomenal new courses in all areas of the fitness industry.

WHO AND WHAT IS DCAC?

Twenty years ago, the Washington DC Aerobics Convention was born to help people advance their careers in fitness education and to develop a community of like-minded fitness professionals. The original founders of the DCAC Fitness Conferences were Charles Little, Suzanne Olson and Mary Lee Herman.

About AFAAThe Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) is the world’s largest fitness and TeleFitness® educator. Since 1983, AFAA has issued over 300,000 certifications to fitness professionals from 73 countries worldwide. Each year, health clubs and studios host over 2,500 educational workshops nationwide. AFAA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The DETC is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education; and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). This meets IHRSA’s 2005 recommendation on accreditation for fitness certification organizations. AFAA is proud to be granted affiliate status with the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE), additional accreditation by Vital Research and membership in the National Organization of Competency Assurance (NOCA).

About ACSEstablished in 1979, ACS Distance Education is a leading Australian Distance Education provider which offers over 400 courses via correspondence, online or on CD. The Institution has offices in Australia and the United Kingdom, and ACS courses are delivered worldwide through our network of affiliates. The ACS head office is located on the Gold Coast.

ACS was established since 1979.
ACS is an internationally recognised college affiliated with over 15 other post secondary institutions in five different countries, including both government owned and nationally recognised institutions
We offer unique and extensive student services, and a policy that puts the student’s learning experience first
Our courses are practical, enabling you to not only develop knowledge, but build the capacity to continue learning after your studies are completed.
Our courses are experiential, you learn from “experts” by being guided to see, do, think about and experience the things you study.

About Premier Training International

Premier Training International, part of the Premier Global Group, is a leading health and fitness industry Training Provider. Premier has built a first class reputation in delivering quality vocational education since 1992 and has some of the strongest sports scientists and industry experts helping shape syllabuses and training delivery. The company vision was, and remains today, to raise standards throughout the health and fitness industry.

Dedicated to training and developing individuals within the sector; from school leavers and people changing careers, to professional fitness and sports people looking to develop their skills, Premier Training International has courses to suit.

About W.I.T.S.

World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) has been offering educational opportunities for aspiring fitness professionals, fitness professionals and business owners within the fitness industry since 1993. During this time the company has been designing and building curriculums based on academic integrity that has earned the trust of universities and colleges across the country. Our ultimate objective is to provide educational excellence for fitness professionals in order to ensure the safety and well being of the public and to be pro-active in assisting our students in their efforts to obtain a financially secure and fulfilling career.

About SFA
Since 1992, the Leader in Professional Education and Practical Training for Older Adult Fitness Specialists

The rapidly growing field of older adult fitness management is becoming more sophisticated — and more competitive. But you can keep pace and more. Today you have the opportunity to become one of a select group of leading professionals with exceptional careers in senior fitness. With SFA resources and services on your side, you’ll hold the keys to excelling in this exciting and quickly changing field.

At SFA, we realize you don’t have time to pour over all of the extensive new research on older adult fitness. We take care of that for you. With SFA publications and educational programs, you learn the latest, most effective, and most enjoyable methods for improving your participants’ quality of life through fun, responsible exercise programming.

About NSPA
“Self-confidence, poise, consciousness of possessing the power to accomplish our desires with renewed lively interest in life are the natural results of the practice of Contrology (Pilates).”The National Strength Professionals Association is the only certification in the US that teaches the High Intensity Strength Training (HIT) system.

The National Strength Professionals Association Inc. (NSPA) has educated thousands of health and fitness professionals through its Certification Courses and Workshops. These courses emphasize professional competency through hands-on practical application, group lectures, and student interaction. NSPA features the HIT System (High Intensity Strength Training), the only system that defines the “perfect repetition”. Leading strength researcher and author, Dr. Wayne Westcott, calls the HIT System the safest, most effective, and time efficient strengthening system available.