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AFAA-GFI para a ZIN™

O que receberei quando fizer upgrade para o pacote AFAA-GFI For ZIN™?

The AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification For ZIN™ gives you immediate access to all the tools you need to get and maintain your International Group Fitness Instructor certification for only $10/month (that’s 60% off retail). This ZIN™ Exclusive bundle allows you to become a qualified Group Fitness professional in less time, gain credibility with a trusted credential, and easily maintain your active certification status with ongoing continuing education requirements at no additional cost.

O pacote inclui:

• AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification Course adapted for ZINs ($299 in value)
• Certificação de Instrutor de Fitness em Grupo da AFAA ou Certificação de Instrutor de Fitness em Grupo Certificado da AFAA Internacional após a conclusão do programa e aprovação no exame**
• Receba 5 cursos educacionais on-line por ano, que ajudarão você a concluir facilmente seus requisitos de recertificação (Unidades de Educação Continuada no valor de até US $175). Eles serão entregues a cada dois meses.
• 1 curso adicional on-line de condicionamento físico ou bem-estar da AFAA/NASM todo ano (valor de US $99 a US $299).
• Taxa de inscrição para recertificação coberta (valor de US $99)***
• Selo de instrutor certificado de condicionamento físico em grupo da AFAA na sua página de instrutor do Zumba.com
• Painel exclusivo ZIN™ para acessar seus cursos educacionais AFAA e acompanhar suas necessidades de certificação

*Signing up for the bundle has a 1 year initial commitment. After the first year, you may downgrade/cancel at any time.
**Exam will be purchased separately at 68% discount ($79 vs. $249 regular price).
***As long as you are still a ZIN™ Member in good standing, including AFAA-GFI for ZIN™ bundle at time of recertification.

Quem pode optar pelo pacote AFAA-GFI For ZIN™?

This AFAA-GFI For ZIN™ bundle is available for ZIN™ Members anywhere in the world in English and Spanish to help further their education. The AFAA Group Fitness Instructor credential is recognized in the US and offers CPD credits in the UK, but ZINs outside of these countries will have access to this bundle to get this certification, recognition, and education from one of the leading certifying organizations in the world. Please note that to complete the certification process, you must enroll and pass the exam*

Há algum pré-requisito para assinar o pacote AFAA-GFI For ZIN™?

• The only prerequisites to sign up to the AFAA-GFI For ZIN™ bundle are a Zumba® Instructor License and ZIN™ membership in good standing. Please note, however, that Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification for Adults is required to present prior to sitting for the proctored Certified Group Fitness Instructor (CGFI) exam. CPR/AED is not required to enroll in the certification exam but is required to be able to take the exam. We encourage you to sign up for the AFAA-GFI For ZIN™ bundle and start making progress on the Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) certification course even if you don’t have your CPR/AED certification yet. Ultimately, you will still have to complete the online GFI course and sign up to the exam through AFAA. From there, you still have 180 days to complete the CPR/AED certification and take the exam so you can start making progress towards both simultaneously.
• Here is some additional information on the CPR/AED Certification requirements:
  • CPR/AED certification is NOT required to sign up for the AFAA-GFI for ZIN™ bundle but will be required prior to taking the exam (obtaining CPR/AED will be required only after completing the GFI course and registering for the exam).
  • Most organizations offer Adult CPR & AED training together as one offering. Here are some CPR/AED Certifications recommended by AFAA: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute.
  • AFAA recognizes that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is very limited availability of hands-on skills assessments for CPR/AED certifications. AFAA will be temporarily waiving the hands-on skills assessment requirement and accepting online-only CPR/AED courses. This waiver applies to exam candidates and professionals recertifying their credentials. This waiver will be in effect until the CDC and government recommendations for social distancing have been lifted in the United States. Once the social distancing orders have been lifted, there will be a 60-day window before the hands-on requirement will be reinstated. AFAA recommends that anyone who certified or recertified during the Waiver Period obtain the hands-on skills assessment once available to avoid any insurance or liability issues which could arise due to the lack of such training. Please note: The online course must still include Adult CPR/AED.
  • If you have any additional questions on these prerequisites, contact AFAA Member Services at +1-800-446-2322, option 2.

Depois que eu fizer o upgrade, quando o curso AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI) estará disponível para mim? Quando começo a receber os cursos CEU e outros benefícios?

Once you have successfully opted in to the AFAA-GFI For ZIN™ bundle via your ZIN account on Zumba.com, you will have immediate access to the AFAA Group Fitness Instructor course for ZINs via your AFAA dashboard on ZIN™ Home. You will also start receiving the additional content to get credits towards recertification every other month on the 10th of these months: January, March, May, July, September, and November (even if you haven't finished your AFAA-GFI course or passed the test). However, CEU credits from completed quizzes only apply towards Recertification requirements to current accredited certifications. So, ZINs should not complete CEU Corners quizzes until they’ve completed their AFAA-GFI course, passed their exam, and completed full certification to ensure they receive the credits needed for recertification.

Quando receberei os cursos contínuos que adquiri ao fazer upgrade para este pacote?

Every 2 months on the 10th of the following months: January, March, May, July, September, and November.

Como serei cobrado pelo custo de atualização de US$ 10/mês?

The fee for this bundle will be charged with your ZIN™ monthly payment.

Depois de fazer o curso AFAA-GFI, sou certificado imediatamente?

Ao concluir o curso AFAA-GFI, você deve se inscrever e passar no exame. Após a conclusão bem-sucedida, você receberá um certificado válido por 2 anos. Você pode acessar uma cópia digital do seu certificado e seu crachá digital AFAA no Portal do Cliente AFAA.

Em quais idiomas o curso e o exame AFAA-GFI e o conteúdo bimestral contínuo estarão disponíveis?

• The AFAA-GFI Course & Bi-monthly Courses are available in English & Spanish.
• Certification Exam:
  • AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-CGFI) exam: This is a proctored exam and is only available in English. Testing can be completed in person at a testing facility or online with a live remote proctor. Successfully passing this exam will award you the AFAA-CGFI credential. For more information about testing locations, please visit https://www.afaa.com/faqs.
  • AFAA Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-GFI) Certificate exam: This is a non-proctored exam and is available in both English and Spanish. Testing is completed online through your AFAA Customer Portal. Successfully passing this exam will award you with the AFAA-GFI credential.

Você pode fornecer mais detalhes sobre o conteúdo bimestral que receberei como parte deste pacote?

As part of the AFAA-GFI For ZIN™ bundle, you will receive educational content that you can complete to receive and achieve the credits (CEUs) required for recertification. Usually, you’d need to find and purchase these courses separately. As part of this bundle, they will be delivered to you on a personalized dashboard that you can access on ZIN™ Home at no additional cost. The bi-monthly courses will consist of:

• 5 CEU Corners per year ($175 in value): These are small, focused courses on a variety of subjects related to exercise, health, nutrition, behavior, or emotions that are engaging and appropriate for all audiences. They are similar to an educational article providing the science connected to practical application. Once the quiz is completed successfully, you will receive 2 CEUs that will count towards your recertification (15 CEUs are required for recertification every 2 yrs).
• 1 additional online AFAA/NASM fitness or wellness course every year ($99-$299 in value): These courses cover topics associated with fitness and wellness but not directly related to group fitness or personal training job requirements. These are geared towards the professional and will cover topics in more depth than CEU Corners. Topics can vary from Mental Toughness to Women in Fitness. Once completed successfully, these courses also provide CEUs (i.e. credits) towards recertification. CEUs vary by Continuing Education Course provided with at least 10 CEUs per annual course.

Quanto tempo dura o curso de certificação AFAA-GFI?

The AFAA-GFI course for ZIN™ will take around ~25% less time to complete than the regular GFI course offered by AFAA (20-25 hours for the original course versus approximately 15 hours for the AFAA-GFI for ZIN™ course). The reason the course offered to ZINs is shorter is because we worked with AFAA to map the competencies and abilities learned in Zumba Basic 1 training. AFAA is recognizing those abilities learned as "recognition of prior learning" and has removed some content to reflect this, which results in a shorter course.

O que é um CEU? Quantos são necessários para recertificar?

The acronym "CEU" stands for Continuing Education Unit. Continuing education programs are intended to promote continued competence, development of knowledge and skills, and enhancement of professional skills and judgment beyond the levels required for entry-level practice.

Currently, a minimum of 15 CEUs is required for recertification every 2 years. This is equivalent to 15 contact hours (1 contact hour is equivalent to 1 CEU). Two contact hours (2 CEUs) must be from an AFAA or NASM course.

For additional details, please reference the AFAA recertification guidelines here: https://www.afaa.com/recertify

Depois de concluir o curso GFI, como faço para me inscrever para o exame?

Depois de concluir o curso GFI que faz parte do pacote AFAA-GFI para ZIN™, você será direcionado a ligar para os consultores do programa AFAA em +1-844-956-2799 (INGLÊS) ou +1-844-246-1049 (ESPANHOL) para comprar seu exame.

Aviso importante: O exame que está disponível atualmente é baseado no curso GFI 3.0. Se você estiver atualmente usando o curso GFI 2.0, ainda poderá usar essa versão do curso e fazer o exame 3.0 . Recomendamos fazer a Visão geral do exame prático GFI 3.0 para garantir que você esteja pronto. Você pode encontrá-lo no curso GFI 3.0, que já foi disponibilizado para você em seu painel ZIN. Você também pode fazer a transição para o curso 3.0, se preferir.

Quando estiver pronto, você pode comprar o exame a qualquer momento ligando para a equipe de aconselhamento do programa AFAA em +1-844-956-2799 (inglês) ou +1-844-246-1049 (espanhol).

Depois de me inscrever, existe um prazo estipulado para que eu fazer o meu teste?

Veja abaixo as opções para fazer o seu exame e os prazos regulares para cada um deles.

• Exame AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-CGFI): É necessário agendar e fazer o exame de certificação supervisionado dentro de 180 dias da inscrição no exame.
• Aviso importante: o exame GFI 2.0 será descontinuado em 21 de agosto de 2024. Se você não estiver preparado para fazer o exame até essa data, recomendamos que faça a transição para a nova versão 3.0 do curso. O novo curso ficará automaticamente disponível para você no seu painel ZIN e, quando estiver pronto, você poderá comprar o novo exame a qualquer momento ligando para a equipe de aconselhamento do programa AFAA em +1-844-956-2799 (inglês) ou +1-844-246-1049 (espanhol).
• Exame de certificação de instrutor de condicionamento físico em grupo da AFAA (AFAA-GFI): é necessário fazer o exame de certificação on-line, sem supervisão, dentro de 180 dias da inscrição no exame.

O que acontece se o exame de certificação não for aprovado?

• Exame AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA-CGFI): o exame supervisionado da AFAA-CGFI oferece uma única chance de passar no exame quando você faz a sua inscrição. Se você não passou no exame, é necessário entrar em contato com o o serviço de atendimento aos afiliados da AFAA para pagar e agendar um novo teste. Atente ao fato de que poderá haver períodos de espera para fazer novos testes e taxas adicionais. Para obter mais detalhes sobre os períodos de espera exigidos, visite  https://www.afaa.com/courses/exam-information.
• Basta seguir o processo de renovação padrão da %1$sAFAA%2$s (atente ao fato de que os ZINs que se inscreveram no pacote da AFAA-GFI para a ZIN™ não precisam pagar a taxa de recertificação, desde que os requisitos sejam atendidos a tempo). Atenda a todos os requisitos dentro do período de renovação de 2 anos e faça o upload dos seus documentos de educação continuada no portal da AFAA. Para qualquer dúvida sobre a sua conta específica, entre em contato com os Serviço de atendimento para membros da AFAA através do telefone + 1-800-446-2322, opção nº 2.
• O serviço de Assistência a alifiados da AFAA pode ser acessado pelo telefone 800-446-2322, opção 3

Existe um compromisso de tempo mínimo se eu atualizar para o pacote AFAA-GFI For ZIN™?

Initial commitment is for 1 year on your first year of the upgrade. Thus, you can't downgrade until after the first year. After that time, you may downgrade by calling Zumba Customer Care.

Quando recebo o selo de certificação AFAA-GFI no meu perfil de Zumba?

You will receive the AFAA-GFI certified badge once you pass your exam and you are GFI certified.

Recebi acesso ao meu curso anual gratuito, mas não tenho certeza de como acessar o exame?

Some of the annual courses have separate online content and exams. Whenever you are ready to take the online course exam (English or Spanish), contact AFAA Member Services at 800-446-2322 option 2. As long as your upgrade remains active, the course exam is included in your upgrade benefits, and there is no additional charge at the time of enrollment.

Posso obter um emblema no meu perfil de instrutor se não tiver a atualização AFAA-GFI para ZIN™, mas sou certificado AFAA-GFI?

Unfortunately no, as we can’t validate it.

Já sou certificado pela AFAA-GFI. Posso optar por esse upgrade e há valor para mim em fazer isso?

If you are already AFAA-GFI certified, you are able to take advantage of the AFAA-GFI Certification for ZIN™ bundle to help you continue to obtain credits (CEUs) towards recertification for only $10/month. Plus, you won’t need to pay the recertification fee of $99 every 2 years.
Once you sign-up for this bundle through your ZIN Membership Account, you will have the opportunity to link your AFAA account. You will have the option to take the AFAA-GFI course for ZIN™, if you wish, but it won’t be mandatory if you’re already certified. You will also start getting the bi-monthly content and items below:

• 5 online CEU courses per year to complete your CEU requirements
• Recertification renewal fee included
• Additional AFAA or NASM course between $99-$299 in value every year to further your development
• AFAA-GFI certified badge on your Zumba.com Instructor Page

Se eu já sou certificado pela GFI e já obtive alguns créditos, eles ainda contarão para a recertificação se eu mudar para a atualização AFAA-GFI For ZIN™?

All approved continuing education completed within your certification timeframe will be applicable towards your recertification requirements. Please note: The renewal requirement is a total of 15 contact hours (15 CEUs) which includes the mandatory CPR/AED certification and AFAA course completion. All CEUs must be completed within the certification timeframe. Any additional CEUs beyond the 15 CEU requirement will not roll over into the next renewal period. For any questions on your specific account, please contact AFAA Member Services at +1-800-446-2322, option #2.

Se eu já sou certificado pela GFI e minha data de recertificação está chegando, posso me inscrever no pacote AFAA-GFI For ZIN™?

Yes, you may sign up for the AFAA-GFI For ZIN™ bundle regardless of where you are in your renewal timeline. You will still be responsible for meeting the standard renewal/recertification requirements. This will include completing the CEUs and submitting your application by your certificate expiration date, or grace period. If the grace period is utilized, you will be responsible for the additional late fee.

Alguém que já é certificado pela AFAA PGE pode optar por fazer o upgrade? Se sim, como? Quais detalhes eles precisam saber?

If you are already AFAA-PGE certified, you are able to take advantage of the AFAA-GFI Certification for ZIN™ bundle to help you continue to obtain credits towards your PGE recertification* for only $10/month. Plus, you can get GFI certified as well.

Once you sign-up for this bundle through your ZIN Membership Account, you will have the opportunity to link your AFAA account. You will have the option to take the AFAA-GFI course for ZIN™, if you wish, but it won’t be mandatory if you’re already PGE certified.

*Standard renewal requirements still apply.

Quando o curso on-line GFI estará disponível para ZINs que atualizarem para o pacote AFAA-GFI For ZIN™?

Once you have opted in to add-on via your ZIN™ account on Zumba.com.

Este complemento é obrigatório?

No, this is an optional upgrade created to help ZINs obtain Group Fitness Certification by a leading organization at a greatly reduced cost.

Como alguém que faz parte do pacote AFAA-GFI For ZIN™ obtém a recertificação?

1a. ETAPA: Preencher o formulário requerido pela AFAA para fazer a recertificação:

• CGFI - Clique aqui para baixar o aplicativo de recertificação da CGI
• PGE/PFT/CICI/ICGFI - Clique aqui e baixe o formulário de renovação para fazer o teste PGE/PFT
• Observação: sua taxa de recertificação será dispensada por você se um(a) afiliado(a) da AFAA-GFI em parceria com a ZIN™. Você pode verificar isso na “GFI para a ZIN”, na seção Taxa de certificação, e pular a 2a. Etapa (Efetuar pagamento) no pedido de renovação (a menos que exitam taxas de atraso a serem pagas).

2a. ETAPA: Enviar a sua documentação por e-mail:

1. Requerimento para renovação da AFAA (com a prova de mudança de nome, se for o caso)
2. Uma cópia dos documentos que validam os seus CEUs adquiridos.
3. Uma cópia FRENTE e VERSO do seu certificado prático de RCP/DAE.

• Mande sua documentação por e-mail para: recerts@ascendlearning.com
• *Envie toda a documentação em UM PDF. Os pagamentos e inscrições são processados separadamente. Os pagamentos são processados imediatamente após o recebimento. Aguarde 30 dias para o processamento.

Se o seu certificado expirou: a AFAA oferece um período de carência de 180 dias, depois da data de expiração do certificado, para você adquirir os seus CEUs. Se os CEUs forem concluídos dentro do período de carência de 180 dias, você tem um ano para enviar a sua papelada para recertificação. O não preenchimento dos CEUs exigidos dentro do período de carência exigirá um novo teste. Uma taxa de atraso é exigida (por cada certificação) para inscrições de recertificação enviadas entre 1 a 180 dias após a data de expiração do certificado.

Onde posso ver os créditos (CEUs) que recebi para a recertificação?

Todos os cursos concluídos através da AFAA, NASM, AFAA/Zumba estarão disponíveis no Portal do Aluno em sua conta da AFAA. Os CEUs estarão visíveis em seus Registros de Conclusão (também encontrados no portal do aluno). Todos os cursos que estão na lista de Provedores aprovados pela AFAA/NASM serão reconhecidos com o valor de CEU aprovado. Todos os cursos fora da lista de Provedores Aprovados precisarão ser solicitados. Por favor, veja o formulário de Petição e detalhes aqui.

• Quais créditos se aplicam à recertificação? Além do acima, os cursos devem ser concluídos dentro do prazo de renovação estipulado para poder contar para a recertificação.

Qual é a diferença entre AFAA e NASM?

AFAA, The Athletics and Fitness Association of America, is known as The Group Fitness Experts. Since 1983, AFAA has prepared over 350,000 fitness instructors and trainers in 73 countries. AFAA released the first nationally standardized guidelines for fitness professionals AFAA also offers fitness professionals with opportunities to bolster their career and broaden their skills with specializations in Yoga, Indoor Cycling and more.

NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) is the most respected personal training certification in the health and fitness industry. For more than 30 years, NASM has set the standard in Personal Training certifications, continuing education, solutions and tools for health and fitness, sports performance, and sports medicine professionals. NASM’s exclusive Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) model offers an industry-first comprehensive training system based on scientific, evidence-based research, empowering personal trainers to effectively and safely train clients aged 9 to 99.

NASM and AFAA are both part of Ascend Learning, the leader in providing technology-based education and certification solutions.

Se eu tiver dúvidas adicionais que não foram respondidas acima, com quem posso entrar em contato?

Contact Zumba Customer Care for general questions about the AFAA-GFI for ZIN™ bundle, for billing questions if you’ve signed up to the bundle, or any issues with access to your AFAA-GFI for ZIN™ courses.

Contact AFAA Member Services at +1-800-446-2322, option #2, for questions on pre-requisites, courses, exam, recertification timing and needs.

Há algum pré-requisito para fazer os exames de certificação da AFAA?

• Both exams require you to have a valid CPR & AED Certification.
• The GFI non-proctored exam requires you to simply confirm you hold a valid CPR &AED credential at the time of your exam.
• The proctored CGFI exam requires that you present a valid CPR & AED certification at the time of your exam appointment. Failure to provide this will result in the forfeiture of your exam appointment.
• Here is some additional information on the CPR/AED Certification requirements:
• CPR/AED certification is NOT required to sign up for the AFAA-GFI for ZIN™ bundle but will be required prior to taking the exam.
• Most organizations offer Adult CPR & AED training together as one offering. You may obtain the CPR/AED Certification from your preferred organization. If you'd like to take advantage of AFAA's CPR/AED online certification, you may register for $14.99 (40% discount off $24.99) by calling AFAA at +1-844-956-2799 (English) or +1-844-246-1049 (Spanish). This discount is exclusive to ZINs with the AFAA-GFI for ZIN Add-On.
• If you have any additional questions on these prerequisites, contact AFAA Member Services at +1-800-446-2322, option 2.