Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness

The Federation of International Sports, Aerobics and Fitness (FISAF) is an international non-profit "umbrella organization" active in over 40 countries and was founded in 1990s. It is self-described as "the largest fitness industry organisation in the world" and "the largest instructor certification agency in the world". The FISAF International Training Course grants certificates of accreditation. Every year, over 20,000 fitness enthusiasts attend FISAF accredited courses and endorsed programs.[1][2]

FISAF offers core courses in which participants can train to be aerobics instructors or personal trainers. They also offer workshops in other athletic and physical fitness-related activities such as on pilates, kick boxing, yoga, and power walking. Courses are offered for both children and adults.[1]

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.[3]

FISAF has its strongest presence in Europe, Asia and Oceania. Countries with affiliated organizations include Australia (the "Australian Fitness Network"),[4] China (the "Physical Club"),[5] Netherlands (the "Dutch Championships Aerobics Federation"),[6] Switzerland (the "Swiss Academy of Fitness & Sports")[7] and Finland ("Suomen Voimisteluliitto Svoli")[8]

World Championships

1993-1994: FISAF founded

FISAF European Sports Aerobics & Fitness Championships 2024

FISAF World Sports Aerobics & Fitness Championships 2024

HIP HOP UNITE World Championships (hip-hop championship it was renamed Hip Hop Unite)

Sport Aerobics and Fitness World Championships

European Championships

9th Sport Aerobics and Fitness World Championships 2007 -  Serbia

10th Sport Aerobics and Fitness World Championships 2009 -  France

Members

https://www.fisafinternational.com/countries/ (March 2024)

27 Countries:

Asia (6): RUS-TPE-KOR-MAS-SIN-MDV

Pacific (2): AUS-NZL

Africa (3): MAR-RSA-CIV

Americas (4): MEX-BRA-BAR-TTO

Euro (12): DEN-NED-BEL-FRA-SUI-GER-POL-CZE-ITA-SVK-SRB-ROU

Past (1): IRI (2005-2011)

References

  1. ^ a b "FISAF Singapore". Fisaf.com.sg. Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  2. ^ https://www.fisafinternational.com/about/ [bare URL]
  3. ^ "FISAF World Championships". Archived from the original on October 29, 2011.
  4. ^ "Australian Fitness Network – Home". Fitnessnetwork.com.au. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  5. ^ "Physical Club". Physicalclub.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2008. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-04-16. Retrieved 2008-03-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "SAFS :: Swiss Academy of Fitness and Sports". Safs.com. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  8. ^ "Asiakkaamme uudet sivut valmistuvat tähän pian". Svoli.fi. Retrieved 27 July 2019.