Exercise Science as a profession: the world of fitness certification

Exercise professionals need to have extensive knowledge and technical skills in order to be safe and effective. In Italy and in most of European and non-EU countries, individuals working in exercise settings such health and fitness clubs, were not necessarily required to have specialized education and training in exercise science. However, survey research indicates that a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a professional certification are strong predictors of a professional’s trainer knowledge. Aim of these preliminary study is to compare some non-EU personal trainer certification.