Challenge into the AFLCA
You may have the qualifications to challenge some of the requirements for AFLCA certification. Challenging allows you to bypass one or more AFLCA certification courses and move directly to writing the exam.
- If your qualifications are not listed below, pre-approval is required prior to registering for an online challenge exam. Please complete the Exam Challenge Education Review form to have your qualifications reviewed.
AFLCA Exam Challenge Qualifications
| EXERCISE THEORY ELIGIBILITY | REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Completed AFLCA Exercise Theory course (1 year post course) | Course reference number |
| Completed Anatomy & Physiology courses – accredited college/university | Copy of official or unofficial transcripts |
| Expired AFLCA Certification(s) | Copy of expired certificate |
| Expired NFLA Certification(s) | Pre-approval required |
| Other Current or Expired Certifications | Pre-approval required |
| GROUP EXERCISE ELIGIBILITY | REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Group, Resistance, Older Adult & Aquatic Exercise | |
| Completion of AFLCA Specialty course – valid 4 years from the course | Course reference number |
| Completed course work at a recognized college/university | Pre-approval required |
| Expired AFLCA Certification(s) | Copy of expired certificate |
| Expired NFLA Certification(s) | Pre-approval required |
| Other Current or Expired Certifications | Pre-approval required |
| PERSONAL TRAINER ELIGIBILITY | REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|
| Completed prerequisite course work at a recognized college/university | Copy of official or unofficial transcripts |
| Expired AFLCA Personal Trainer Certification | Copy of expired certificate |
| Expired NFLA certification | Pre-approval required |
| Other Current or Expired Certifications | Pre-approval required |
For more information on the exam challenge process, please contact us.
Recognition of NFLA Accredited Professionals
NFLA accreditations are recognized by the AFLCA, and currently certified NFLA exercise professionals can transfer into the AFLCA with NO exams required. Such recognition and transfer is available to current Group Exercise, Aquatic Exercise, Fitness for the Older Adult and Resistance Training leaders.
- To complete a partner NFLA transfer for Group Exercise Leaders, click here.
- To transfer your NFLA Personal Training Certification, please contact info@provincialfitness.com for more information.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact info@provincialfitnessunit.ca.
