All W.I.T.S. graduates are required to complete 10 hours of study within a 2 year period to maintain their status as a W.I.T.S. certified professional. W.I.T.S. requires at least half of those CEU/CEC's to be of a lecture or research based experience. Practical skill workshops are accepted for the remaining amount of hours. CEU/CEC's are very easy to get through our own college and university schools which are right in your own neighborhood.  Nothing beats a live interactive presentation, but we now have many "ONLINE" courses and workshops that are approved for CEU/CEC's.

As of January 1, 2006 graduates will be required to obtain their CEU/CEC's by completing at least (1) W.I.T.S. CEU/CEC's program through a live college presentation or through the online or at-home study pre-approved vendor DVD collection.  W.I.T.S. online or home study programs have the additional alumni discount as well.  The remainder of the CEU/CEC's can be acquired through other approved organizations conventions or college programs that are noted at the end of this page.

We accept CEU/CEC's from college health & fitness courses,  DCAC conventions and IDEA conventions are exciting sources to interact with fitness professionals too.  Anyone else must be approved through a written request if they are outside of the listed programs above.  A $15 review of any individual program for CEU/CEC's can be accomplished for you and may take up to 21 days.  Please note our store has pre-approved DVD's with online & home study CEU/CEC's ready to go for busy people in a hurry.  Grace periods are available for renewals of certifications, but DO NOT WAIT.   * Expiration date or renewal is your original graduation date. Get it done today and be on top of your game for your clients and your business.

Visit our online Store to purchase materials for the following workshops:

Workshops on DVD with Continuing Education Credits for W.I.T.S.

[other certification groups need to be petitoned.  ACE, BOC, IACET, AOTA already approved most listed]

• Nutritional Concepts - 6 CEC's
• Nutritional Strategies for Performance - 3 CEC's
• Functional Flexibility for PFT's - 3 CEC's
• Cardio Boxing for Fitness Instructors - 3 CEC's

Courses on DVD with Continuing Education Credits for W.I.T.S.

[other certification groups need to be petitioned.  ACE, BOC, IACET, AOTA already approved most listed]

• Older Adult Fitness Specialist (formerly Senior Fitness) - 18 CEC's
• Children's Fitness Specialist - 12 CEC's
• Group Fitness Instructor - 15 CEC's
• Fitness Management Course - 18 CEC's

W.I.T.S. College Workshops ( live college presentations )  
 
* We will rebate a 10% rebate to W.I.T.S. graduates who complete the entire weekend for W.I.T.S. workshop CEC's

Advanced Skills for Fitness Professionals I – Successful Practice
 
A fitness career weekend will assist you to get all of your continuing education credits to renew your certifications.  Be the best you can be in your field for you and your clients.  This course combines is approved for 15 CECs or 1.5 CEUs.
 
Nutritional Concepts for Fitness Professionals
Learn how to educate your clients about the relationship between caloric intake, caloric burn, weight loss, weight gain and body fat percentages through nutritional awareness.  Discuss the pros and cons of popular diets, the health effects of some common drugs and nutritional supplements.  6 CEC’s for WITS professionals.

Also available as home study program... http://www.witseducation.com/store/dvd-nutritionalconcepts.htm   

Advanced Weight Training for Personal Fitness Trainers
Expand your weight training skills and program design for improved results with your clients.  Learn how to explain the importance and benefits of alternating exercises for each major muscle group and add new exercises to your repertoire. Learn how to keep your clients interested and balanced with 3, 4, 5, & 6-day workout programs. 3 CECs for WITS professionals
 
Advertising and Marketing Success for Personal Trainers
Maximize your advertising dollars and ensure your business success by learning the essentials of “scientific advertising” with author Tony Avilez.  In this course you will learn the foundational concepts of advertising and how to apply them to your fitness business.

Also available in home study program...  http://www.witseducation.com/store/dvd-advertise-marketing.html

Advanced Skills for Fitness Professionals II – Exercise Modalities
 
A fitness career weekend will assist you to get all of your continuing education credits to renew your certifications.  Be the best you can be in your field for you and your clients.  This course combines is approved for 15 CECs or 1.5 CEUs.
 
Functional Flexibility for Fitness Professionals

Learn to explain the objectives of stretching for your general clients and athletes. Devise stretching regiments for upper and lower body regions and learn both static and PNF stretches for each major muscle group. Textbook suggested:Facilitated Stretching-3rd Edition. 3 CECs for WITS professionals 

Also available in home study program... http://www.witseducation.com/store/dvd-functionalflexibility.htm

 
Balls, Tubing & Plyometircs

Expand your athletic, rehabilitation and sports oriented client base with specific exercise regiments for these populations. Better utilize stability balls, tubing, plyometrics and free weights for improved functional fitness. Identify single and multi joint exercises.  Explain the benefits and differences between tubing, stability balls, machine, and free weight lifting.  Learn activity, sports and rehabilitation with specific exercises to increase your ability to serve more clients.   6 CECs for WITS professionals

Step up to Step Aerobics for Fitness Professionals 

Grow your group exercise offerings or sharpen your existing skills. Learn 10 techniques demonstrating correct posture and body mechanics specific to stepping and 5 essential safety guidelines. Learn to link four 16-count combinations together and apply two different cuing methods for smooth transitions.  3 CECs for WITS professionals 

Also available in home study program... http://www.witseducation.com/store/dvd-stepup.htm

Cardio Boxing for Fitness Instructors 

Learn all the essential fundamental punches, kicks and boxing moves to lead a safe and energetic group fitness program. This program is complete with a workbook showing the form and function of how to progress in a group workout. Two workouts of two different styles are shown to mix and match the best of both classes in the W.I.T.S. 100 minute DVD.  The program includes a written exam, DVD and a textbook.

Also available in home study program... http://www.witseducation.com/store/dvd-cardiobox101.htm

Advanced Skills for Fitness Professionals III:  Programming

A fitness career weekend will assist you to get all of your continuing education credits to renew your certifications.  Be the best you can be in your field for you and your clients.  This course combines is approved for 12 CECs or 1.2 CEUs.

Exercise Program Design for Special Populations

Many personal fitness trainers limit themselves, their business and their income potential by serving only the “young and fit.”  There are other populations who can benefit from your services and who need your guidance and assistance to improve their health and fitness.  In addition, more mature individuals may not only need your expertise, but are also more likely to have the discretionary time and money to hire you.  If you expand your business to serve special populations you will not only help more people, but also increase your income and profitability!  This 6-hour workshop will take your profession to the next level. 6 CEC for WITS professionals

Successful Program Planning for Fitness Professionals

The most successful fitness clubs and professionals know that the key to keeping members and clients motivated and active is programming.  Programming can attract new clients and members, create ‘community’ and connections among members, increase motivation and retention and enhance the exercise experience.  Find out how to create, promote and implement successful fitness programs, why programming is important, and the steps to programming success and keys to retention.  Also discussed are the internal and external promotions, niche marketing, and traits of successful programming leaders.  Required text: Successful Programs for Fitness and Health Clubs 6 CECs for WITS professionals

Nutrition Strategies for Performance

There are three primary factors that influence how our body performs:  genetics, training and nutrition.  While little if anything can be done to change our genetics, we can make changes in training and nutritional habits.  This 6 hour classis for health and fitness professionals who want to learn more about how nutrition influences physical performance. Suggested book: Endurance Sports Nutrition - 2nd Edition. 6 CECs for WITS professionals

Also available in home study program...  http://www.witseducation.com/store/dvd-nutrition-strategies.htm

Home DVD Programs As of January 1, 2006 graduates will be required to obtain their CEC's by completing at least (1) WITS CEC program through a live college presentation or through the at-home study pre-approved vendor DVD collection.  W.I.T.S. home study programs have the additional alumni discount as well.  The remainder of the CEC's can be acquired through other approved organizations conventions or college programs. Listed below is a small listing of what we have in our storefront home study DVD programs that are accepted by W.I.T.S. and count as your (1) program to qualify.    NEW! DVD Series for Fitness Management -18 CECs Synergy of Human Movement -20 CECs   Exercise Program Design for Special Populations     Indoor Cycling Basics – 3 CEC’s Step Basics – 5 CEC’s       Children's Fitness Specialist DVD Educational Series - 12 CEC's JrFit™ Specialty Certification - 19 to 24 CEC’s SrFit™ Second Edition Specialty Certification – 19 to 24 CEC’s Older Adult Fitness Specialist (formerly Senior Fitness) - 18 CEC's   Enlighten Your Body – 18 CECs  Holistic Fitness Specialty Certificate - 20 W.I.T.S. CECs Practical Yoga for Personal Trainers - 20 CECs  The Vinyasa Specialist – 12 CECs    Mind Body Healing – 16 CECs  Asana Excellence - Two Course Combo Package – 16 CECs New Ideas for Today’s Yoga Classes - 13 CECs Pro-active Postural Restructuring - 20 CECs    Adult Beginner Ballet Fitness – 15 CECs            Higher Institutional Approvals, Accreditations, and Recognition   View Our References If you have questions regarding credits from other agencies for your W.I.T.S. certification renewal, please contact us at Phone (888) 330-9487 Fax (757) 428-3873 Email: * NO REFUNDS. TRANSFERS ONLY.

Other CEU/ CEC Organizations:

• 
  DCAC - 800-DCAC-551-www.dcacfitness.com
• IDEA www.ideafitness.com
• IFPA (IACET Provider)
• AAPT (IACET Provider)
• IACET heath care occupations that apply for fitness areas i.e. therapists providers www.iacet.org

Return Policy

S. F. & Wellness, Inc. wants complete satisfaction with every product we offer from ourselves or our recognized vendors. There are no refunds for software type of products, but we will replace them if damaged.   Upon verification of the DVD or CD damage, we will promptly exchange it within 30 days of the purchase date.  If in the case of a textbook, where the college course did not run that semester, we will refund the entire book price less shipping and handling (unless it's a closeout sale item).  Refunds are issued in the original payment method.