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skeene07
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can anyone tell me which is the best certification to have? As in I see lots of trainers with different letters behind their names...which ones should I look for?
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well a BKin is a Kinesiology meaning that they did a 4 year degree studying the "body in motion". Most trainers however have specific certification (usually regualed by the state/provincial board) that may be anwhere from a 6 mos certificate, a 2 year diploma or a 4 year degree. I would look up what your areas governing body states as their minimums and go from there.
this btw is based on what I have experienced in Canada and could beTOTALLY different eleswhere0 -
It all depends on what your planning to do. If your wanting to work for a gym or for yourself.0
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I am looking into ISSA and ACE certifications.
I am excited as I intend to set up an outdoor wellness program for the spring, summer and fall months at my local city park. I haven't found a place to be able to have group exercise during the times of inclement weather.0
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