FIT Africa Membership Roles
When applying for membership at FIT Africa you also opt in automatically to be recognised in one of our membership roles which is set to our FIT Africa Qualifications Framework (FAQF)
Instructor (FAQF Level 1)
The role of a Instructor is to promote health, fitness and wellness for clients. An Instructor will be able to prove that they are currently actively working in the Health, Fitness and Wellness Industry in Africa.
Certified Instructor (FAQF Level 2)
The role of a Certified Instructor is to build fitness participation for clients through experiences that meet their needs. A certified Instructor will usually work in a gym setting or group class setting. They will have provided proof of certification as a Certified Instructor from an accredited Training Academy.
Personal Trainer Silver (FAQF Level 3.1)
The role of a Personal Trainer Silver includes designing and implementing phyical activity programs for a range of individual clients, whilst ensuring the effectiveness of the personal exercise program. They will have provided proof of certification as a Personal Trainer from an accredited Training Academy.
Personal Trainer Gold (FAQF Level 3.2)
The role of a Personal Trainer Gold includes the ability to work with special groups like children and seniors.
Personal Trainer Platinum (FAQF Level 3.3)
The role of a Personal Trainer Gold includes the ability to work with clients with special medical issues. For example clients with diabetes or rehabilation issues.
Personal Trainer Elite (FAQF Level 3.4)
The role of a Personal Trainer Elite includes the ability to work as an assistant to a Master Trainer. They can also train others on behalf of an accredited Training Academy.
Master Trainer Silver (FAQF Level 4.1)
The role of a Master Trainer Silver is to train and educate Fitness Instructors. A Master Trainer can apply to open an accrediated Training Academy.
Master Trainer Gold (FAQF Level 4.2)
The role of a Master Trainer Gold is in addition to having an accredited Training Academy to also be recognised for their leadership in building the Health, Fitness and Wellness Industry in Africa and the Diaspora
Master Trainer Platinum (FAQF Level 4.3)
The role of a Master Trainer Platinum is in addition to having an accredited Training Academy is the ability to Train other Master Trainers. This role is usually known as Train the Trainer.
Master Trainer Elite (FAQF Level 4.4)
The role of a Master Trainer Elite is to be recognised as the highest possible status in the Health, Fitness and Wellness Industry in Africa. This status is reserved for very few individuals who have contributed to the Global Fitness Industry and are recognised as the best in class anywhere in the world. They will have made a major impact as Health, Fitness and Wellness Ambasadors in Africa and the Diaspora.
Contact us at info@fitafrica.org for questions related to membership roles and how to apply to be recognised in any of the roles you feel qualified for.