Credentials / International Sports Sciences Association

ISSA Youth Fitness Instructor Certification

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 7 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Youth fitness instructors
Country
US
Official page
https://www.issaonline.com/products/youth-fitness-certification
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Youth Performance, Special Populations

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
18
Education
unknown
Degree required
unknown
Experience
No prior experience needed ('No experience required! ISSA is designed for beginners and experienced professionals alike.')
CPR/AED
yes
Other prerequisites
unknown

ISSA catalog FAQ states general student prerequisites: 'Must be 18+ with CPR/AED certification. No prior experience needed.' No prerequisites specific to the Youth Fitness program are stated on the product page.

Examination

Format
Online, at-home open-book, open-note, untimed final exam; option of paper-and-pencil exam or secure online testing portal. Chapter quizzes and a practice exam are included.
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
unknown
Questions
unknown
Passing score
unknown
Attempts included
2
Retake policy
One no-cost retest (if necessary)

Initial certification costs

  • $639 — Youth Fitness Certification program - one-time purchase
  • $53 — Youth Fitness Certification - 12 monthly payments at 0% interest ($53 today, then $53/mo)

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
20
CEUs per cycle
$99
renewal
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
ISSA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) — 20 CEUs per 2-year certification period
Ethics requirement
no
CPR/AED at renewal
yes
Deadline rule
CEUs and renewal submission must be completed before the certification expiration date (2 years from issuance). Terms state a free 90-day grace period beyond expiration to complete the 20 CEUs; the renewal page states a one-year grace period after expiration during which a late fee applies. Expired certifications may be restored within one year of expiration with 20 CEUs, proof of continuously current CPR/AED, recertification fee and late fee; after one year, re-enrollment/re-examination is required. Early renewal permitted up to one year before expiration, with the new period beginning from the original expiration date.

Renewal steps: complete 20 CEUs, maintain current CPR/AED certification, and submit renewal via the Student Portal (My Account → Renewal); processing takes 3–5 business days. Standard renewal fee $99, may be waived if all 20 CEUs are completed through ISSA. Excess CEUs cannot carry over to the next period. ISSA CEUs are tracked automatically; outside-provider CEUs must be uploaded with a certificate of completion, transcript with grade, or proof of attendance and are subject to review (3–5 business days for approval). An optional 'Certify for Life' option eliminates future renewal fees. Recertification also requires being current on payment schedule and submitting the recertification application.

CEU recognition

  • Approved third-party/outside CEU providers (unspecified) — accepts ceus from
    Third-party CEUs must meet ISSA CEU requirements and are subject to review; documentation (certificate of completion, transcript with grade, or proof of attendance) uploaded in Student Portal. Approved sources include ISSA continuing education courses, industry conferences and workshops, college/university courses, industry certifications, internships, and published articles. All 20 CEUs may come from a single source.

Sources (7)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03)

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