AEA’s Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification is an intermediate level certification designed to test a standard level of theoretical and practical competence and skill. The AFP Certified individual is qualified to teach Aquatic Fitness to general populations where participants are approved by their physician for independent exercise. Thus, selecting an instructor or trainer who holds the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification helps assure that particiapnts will meet their health & fitness objectives through safe, effective and enjoyable water exercise.
AFPC Candidate Handbook
It is highly recommended that all AFPC Examination Candidates carefully read and review the AFPC Candidate Handbook. This handbook contains very important information for all certification candidates! Download & review it PRIOR to beginning your examination preparation and completing the AFPC Candidate Application.
CLICK HERE to Download the AFPC Candidate Handbook
AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification Examination-Fee $145.00
The AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification (AFPC) is based upon the Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual. Originally published in 1995, the current edition was developed under the guidance of Managing Editor, June Chewning, M.A., B.S., and coordinated the efforts of 17 contributing industry experts/authors and 24 industry expert/manual reviewers. The 6th Edition of the manual, published by Human Kinetics, will be released in 2010 featuring the most current research in aquatic fitness in addition to recently revised industry standards and guidelines.
AEA currently holds approximately 50 AFPC Examinations per year in the United States. AEA has been conducting Certification Examinations under strict policy and procedure since 1995. AEA has procedures in place to minimize irregularities and/or facility situations that can affect candidate examination results and/or participation.
The AFPC Examination dates and locations are listed on the AEA website under the calendar menu.
Application Process
• Pre-application is mandatory. It is highly recommended that Candidates apply at least 30 days prior to the examination date. Absolutely no candidate applications will be accepted within 14 days of examination date.
• CLICK HERE to Download the AFPC Candidate Application Form
• Upon completing the online application, Candidates will receive email confirmation. Candidates will also be directed to obtain additional downloadable files to assist with the examination procedures.
o Candidates without Internet access may request a paper copy of the Certification Examination Application Form to be sent by mail or by fax. Upon completing the mail/fax application process the Candidate will receive mail/fax confirmation including additional files to assist with the examination procedures.
• Candidates must bring the Confirmation/Receipt/Invoice to the Examination.
• Current and valid CPR is required to obtain certification. Verification can be submitted in advance with the Certification Examination Application or brought to the examination site.
• Information submitted on the Certification Examination Application is kept strictly confidential.
On-Site Registration
• Candidates will sign in with the Exam Administrator at the examination site.
• Candidates NOT participating in the Review Course offered prior to the Examination must arrive by 3:30 pm.
• Photo identification is required from all exam candidates at the examination site.
• Cell phones are not permitted in any examination.
• Candidates must bring No. 2 pencils to complete the examination.
Special Assistance
AEA will assist with special arrangements for Examination Candidates who have a medical and/or learning disability that may prevent taking the examination under standard conditions.
Candidates requiring special assistance due to a disability must complete the Certification Examination Disability Assistance Form. This form must be completed at least 30 days prior to the examination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), documentation of the disability from a qualified health care provider must be submitted with this completed form. AEA reserves the right to review and evaluate the request and will make every effort to provide the requested accommodations when feasible.
During the online application, Candidates will be prompted to select Certification Examination Disability Assistance as needed. The Disability Assistance Form will then be emailed separately for completion. If the Candidate is applying by mail or fax, it is recommended that he/she request the Disability Assistance Form with the Application to assure that it is submitted within the required timeframe. The form and necessary documentation must be received no later than 30 days prior to the examination date.
Need Additional Assistance?
Please email shana@aeawave.com or register@aeawave.com or call toll-free 888-232-9283, ext 217 for additional assistance.