Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Distance Education Center

The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Distance Education Center is a professional certification and continuing education provider headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California. AFAA is a nationally recognized organization that delivers fitness professional certifications, including personal trainer and group fitness instructor credentials, primarily through distance and online formats. It does not operate as a degree-granting institution and does not report enrollment, completion, or retention data to IPEDS.

Programs offered through AFAA include certifications in Group Fitness, Personal Training, Step Aerobics, Kickboxing, and various specialty fitness disciplines. These credentials are non-degree and designed for fitness professionals seeking entry-level certification or continuing education units required for recertification in the health and fitness industry.

Sherman Oaks is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. AFAA's distance education model allows fitness professionals nationwide to earn certifications and continuing education credits without attending a physical campus, making it accessible to candidates across the United States and internationally.