The Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness (FISAF) is an international non-profit

Non-profit organization

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 "umbrella organization" active in over 40 countries. It is self-described as "the largest fitness

Physical fitness

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 industry organisation in the world" and "the largest instructor certification agency in the world". The FISAF International Training Course grants certificates of accreditation

Accreditation

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. Every year, over 20,000 fitness enthusiasts attend FISAF accredited courses and endorsed programs.

FISAF offers core courses in which participants can train to be aerobics instructor

Aerobics

Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness...

s or personal trainer

Personal trainer

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s. They also offer workshops in other athletic and physical fitness-related activities such as on pilates

Pilates

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, kick boxing, yoga

Yoga

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, and power walking

Power walking

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. Courses are offered for both children and adults.

Besides offering training and accreditation, the Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness hosts a variety of national-and international-level sports aerobics competitions leading up to an annual World Championship.

FISAF has its strongest presence in Europe

Europe

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, Asia

Asia

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 and Oceania

Oceania

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. Countries with affiliated organizations include Australia

Australia

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 the "Australian Fitness Network"), China

China

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 (the "Physical Club"), Netherlands

Netherlands

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 (the "Dutch Championships Aerobics Federation"), Switzerland

Switzerland

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 (the "Swiss Academy of Fitness & Sports") and Finland

Finland

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("Suomen Voimisteluliitto Svoli")