FIAF is recognized by Italian ministries and regional governments as a provider of vocational education and training in exercise and fitness. FIAF has been awarded accreditations at EQF Levels 3 and 4 for various fitness instructor certifications and personal training. The benefits of accreditation include unifying fitness standards across Europe, facilitating evaluation of professionals, and ensuring safety for exercise participants. However, in Italy there is little regulation of the fitness industry and many instructors seek certificates without proper knowledge or evaluation. Accreditation can also be time consuming and costly, requiring both practical and theoretical evaluation and study.

1. The Benefits of Accreditation FIAF – Federazione Italiana Aerobica e Fitness Mimi Rodriguez Adami Technical Director EA-Fitness Project “ European Accreditation – Fitness” Brussels, September 10th, 2010