Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness
- Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness
The Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness (FIFSA) is an international non-profit "umbrella organization" active in over 40 countries. It is self-described as "the largest fitness industry organisation in the world" and "the largest instructor certification agency in the world". The FISAF International Training Course grants certificates of accreditation. Every year, over 20,000 fitness enthusiasts attend FISAF accredited courses and endorsed programs. [ [http://www.fisaf.com.sg/aboutus.asp FIFSA Singapore] ]
FIFSA offers core courses in which participants can train to be aerobics instructors or personal trainers. They also offer workshops in other athletic and physical fitness-related activities such as on pilates, kick boxing, yoga, and power walking. Courses are offered for both children and adults. [ [http://www.fisaf.com.sg/aboutus.asp FIFSA Singapore] ]
Besides offering training and acreditation, the Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness hosts a variety of national-and internationl-level sports aerobics competitions leading up to an annual World Championship. [ [http://sports123.com/aer/wfw-i.html FISAF World Championships] ]
FIFSA has its strongest presence in Europe, Asia and Oceania. Countries with affiliated organizations include Australia the "Australian Fitness Network") [ [http://www.fitnessnetwork.com.au/homev3.htm Australian Fitness Network] ] , China (the "Physical Club") [ [http://www.physicalclub.com/fitness/fitness.htm Physical Club] ] , Netherlands (the "Dutch Championships Aerobics Federation") [ [http://www.aerobics.nl/ Dutch Championships Aerobics Federation] ] , Switzerland (the "Swiss Academy of Fitness & Sports") [ [http://www.safs.com/ Swiss Academy of Fitness & Sports] ] and Finland ("Suomen Voimisteluliitto Svoli") [ [http://www.svoli.fi/ Suomen Voimisteluliitto Svoli] ]
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