Functional Aging Specialist Certification
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Functional Aging Specialist Certification

With ISSA’s Functional Aging Specialist certification, you’ll become the go-to coach for clients 55+ who want strength, mobility, and independence. You’ll learn functional fitness principles, assessment strategies, and programming tailored to age-related changes in physiology. You’ll also master methods to preserve quality of life and slow functional decline. Position yourself as a specialist in healthy aging and help clients stay active, functional, and confident for decades.

  • Join a global community of over 1 million certified personal trainers

  • Study anytime, anywhere and finish in as little as 4 weeks

  • Engaging learning with video lessions, readings, client ready forms and exams

  • $639 total spread over 12 months, no application required.
  • $49 down, then $590 total spread over 11 months, no application required.

What You'll Learn

ISSA's Functional Aging Specialist Certification program covers
  • The principles of functional aging and why functional fitness is critical for clients aged 55 and older
  • How to conduct and analyze functional fitness assessments to better understand your clients’ capabilities
  • Evidence-based techniques and strategies from the Functional Aging Training model to improve strength, mobility, and independence
  • The importance of movement-based warm-ups tailored to older adults instead of traditional cardio approaches
  • How to design and teach safe, effective functional exercise programs that accommodate a wide range of physical abilities and pre-existing conditions

What's Included

Our curriculum is designed to give you both scientific knowledge and practical skills to excel as a personal trainer. The program covers everything from anatomy and nutrition to business skills.

Including all these tools to help you pass!
  • 100% online learning so you can learn anytime, anywhere, on any device.
  • Watch as professionals break down complex concepts into clear, actionable steps in video format.
  • Simplified guides that highlight the essentials to make complex topics easier to master.
  • Earn your certification with an online, open-book, open-note exam you can complete on your schedule.
  • Explore a visual library of 250+ exercises to build your skills and confidence.
  • Access professional assessment forms, client waivers, and progress tracking templates.
  • Access a support team when you need it, from the time you enroll through certification
  • Build your online presence and showcase your services to potential clients.
  • Network with peers, explore job opportunities, and grow your professional network in our exclusive community.

Certification Process

  • 1
    Enroll in the Program

    Sign up and get immediate access to all course materials and our learning platform.
  • 2
    Pass the ISSA Certification Exam

    Successfully pass your ISSA certification exam.
  • 3
    Upload CPR Card

    Included for free in most bundles or also available separately through ISSA!
  • 4
    Receive Your Certification

    Your hard work pays off - receive your e-Certificate of course completion.

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