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Congrats on the impressive career path! I purchased the Fitness and Theory (4th edition) as I had the second edition. Wow! Anyways, I also ordered the Test Guide and read in it you also need the study guide? Should I order that too? Please let me know, thanks.
Hi Michelle!
Congratulations to YOU in your pursuit to be a fitness instructor, an AFAA certified instructor-we are the BEST! Good question. Unless you have a solid backgroundd/understanding of the concepts required to pass the test, I would STRONGLY suggest you order and COMPLETE the study guide for any of the certifications that you take, particularly the one-day certifications. The study guide will narrow down what you are expected to know at certification. It will also help you get what the certification specialist is talking about as he/she goes through the course with you. Very invaluable for future reference, too. Hope this helps!! Good luck! If you have any other questions about the certifications, please feel free to ask.
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Daphne E Brown MS CPRP
Expertise
I will answer questions concerning exercise, nutrition, health and diseases related to obesity or sedentary lifestyle. I can also answer questions about being an aerobics/group exercise leader or questions about getting certified with AFAA.
Experience
Receiving my Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology, I have been Fitness Director on board Royal Caribbean luxury cruise ships, I have given training seminars for aspiring group exercise leaders; I am certified and I work for Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). I was Senior Exercise Physiologist and lecturer at the Internationally renowned Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa at Turnberry Island Resort in Miami, Florida for almost 10 years and I was also the Fitness Assessment Coordinator at the exclusive Fisher Island Spa Internazionale on exclusive Fisher Island in Miami Beach (famous residents of the island include Oprah Winfrey, Andre Agassi, and Sharon Gless). I've competed in AAU and NAC Aerobics competitions. Currently, I own a Fitness/Lifestyle planning business. I have been in the Fitness industry for almost 20 years and here on AllExperts since 1999.
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology/Chemistry
M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology
AFAA Certified and Examiner
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