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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The IFPA’s first Job Analysis Survey (JAS) was initiated in 1992, before the IFPA was incorporated, in 1994. Dr. Jim Bell and many friends, who rank among the world's foremost authorities on fitness, health, nutrition, sports conditioning, sports medicine and other related fields identified a major problem in the fitness industry. The major certification organizations had fitness certifications that did an excellent job of meeting the academic criteria of what fitness professionals and specifically a certified personal fitness trainer should know, but fell far short of the practical knowledge, skills and abilities that a certified personal fitness trainer must know to conduct safe and effective personal fitness training sessions.
What is your primary product or service?
The International Fitness Professionals Association is devoted to offering the highest quality learning experiences to individuals aiming to improve their lifestyle, and those aiming to improve the lifestyles of others. Our educational opportunities provide only the most practical and scientifically based health and fitness information that can be directly applied to “real life” experiences. It is with this dedication that the IFPA is committed to being the lifelong exercise and training resource to the entire fitness community.
To train individuals to become leaders in the fitness industry, in order to assist every person throughout the world in leading the health and fitness lifestyle.
Health and fitness education and certifications
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We have always had fitness and health in our lives.Dr. Bell has had undergraduate and graduate education in numerous subjects, including engineering, psychology, management, exercise physiology, and holds two PhD’s in medical fitness specialization and sports and fitness training. He is currently working on a PhD in natural health and an ND in naturopathic medicine. He is a former NCAA gymnast, NCAA gymnastics coach, martial artist, bodybuilder, powerlifter and USA Air Force officer and fighter pilot.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The focus of the IFPA is to provide you practical knowledge, skills and abilities you need to conduct the safest and most effective possible training programs for the typical clients you would train in the gym or health-club.
Another advantage the IFPA offers you is that, should you decide to begin expanding your service and career to include one or more “Special Populations Groups,” the IFPA can offers you over 70 advanced Personal Training/ Sports Conditioning Courses to bring you the highest level of competency for any specialization you desire.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The IFPA headquarters is in Tampa Fl. We have affiliates in over 10 countries and continuing to expand globally
Provide detailed directions to your location
The IFPA office is located at 14509 University Point Place,Tampa,FL. 33613.
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, Discover,American Express
Which areas do you service?
Globally
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Dr.Jim Bell, Athena Bell
What are your hours of operation?
9AM-6PM Monday thru friday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"With the IFPA certification , it has changed my life . I am able to help others change their life, it gives me joy!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"This is the true joy in life; the being used for a purpose! Recognized by yourself as a mighty one! The being - a force of nature, instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, that as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me; it is sort of a splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment. And I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before passing it on to future generations"
-- George Bernard Shaw --
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