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International Sports Sciences Association View Courses View Degrees	Nationally Accredited Distance Learning Programs International Sports Sciences Association
	Institution: International Sports Sciences Association ISSA 1015 Mark Ave Carpinteria, CA 93013	Contact: Patrick Gamboa, VP of Education & Curriculum Development Frank Miele, VP of Operations Email: pgamboa@issaonline.edu fmiele@issaonline.edu
	Toll Free: (800) 892-4772 ext. 114	Phone: (805) 745-8111 ext. 114
	Web Site: http://www.issaonline.edu/ http://www.issaonline.edu/military/	Fax: (805) 745-8119
	Catalog Link: http://www.issaonline.edu/military/issa-military-courses.cfm

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Admissions Policy

In order to enroll in an ISSA course program an interested student must provide proof that he/she is 18 years or older and have a high school diploma, GED or demonstrate an ability to perform post-secondary level course work.

Level of Course Offerings

The ISSA offers educational courses in fitness and health and is classified as a specialized vocational distance education provider by the DETC.

Tuition Fees for Degree Programs (per semester/quarter hour)

We do not currently offer Degree Programs at this time

Special Mailing and Postage Fees

The ISSA ships all courses textbooks, workbooks, and accompanying material via FedEx and ships all certificates and ID cards upon completion via US first class Postage. Normal shipping time for FedEx is 2 to 4 working days and normal shipping time for US First Class mail is 3 to 5 working days. The cost of domestic shipping via FedEx is $25.00 per course. The cost varies for international students depending on the country they are in. The ISSA pays all associated postage fees in the mailing of official certificates and ID cards upon passing the enrolled in course.

Transcript Fee

The transcript fee is $10.00 per transcript request.

Registration Fee

The ISSA currently has a $95.00 registration fee which is included in the overall course price.

Payment Plan(s)

Currently students have various option plans available to them based on the full price of enrollment

1. Full pay
2. Two-pay ($310 x 2)
3. Three-pay ($216.67 x 3 and there is a $30 processing charge factored into this plan)
4. Four-pay ($165.00 x 4 and there is a $40 processing charge factored into this plan)

During special times of the year when promotions are held students only have two payment options

1. Full pay
2. Two pay ($260 x 2)

Refund Policy

Students who cancel within 5 days of course enrollment will receive a refund of all money paid to the institution. Beyond 5 days (but before the end of the enrollment period) the course may be canceled and a refund requested. Refund is a percentage of refundable tuition and is based on the percentage of course work completed (see table below). The non-refundable registration fee of $95 and shipping costs will be subtracted before the refund percentage is calculated.
When you submit your final examination via mail, online, or seminar, your assignments will be considered 100% complete and you will no longer be eligible for a tuition refund. You can request cancelation in any manner, but we recommend you make your request in writing. We provide a form to help document their request.

Refunds are based on a percentage of the course completed as documented by the ISSA.

No assignments completed 100% refund minus registration fee
1% - 25% completed 75% refund minus registration fee
26% -50% completed 50% refund minus registration fee
51% or more 0% refund

Lesson Submissions

While this is a self-paced course, the lesson submission schedule should be such that course will be completed in 24 months.

Course Completions Time and Extensions

On average each course takes between 10 to 16 weeks to complete. While it may only take 10 to 16 weeks, when a student enrolls with the ISSA we allow them two (2) full years from the date of their enrollment to complete their coursework.

Each student can petition for up to two (2) six (6) month extensions prior to end of their term enrollment. The student will be charged $49.00 for each six month extension not to exceed two extensions per course. The first requested six month extension must run concurrent to the original enrollment expiration period. If a second extension is requested then that must run concurrent to the expiration of the first six month extension.

Grading Policy

A 92-100, B 85-91, C 75-84, D 70-74, F Below 70

In order to qualify to take the official course final examination, each student must complete 3/4ths of the associated course quizzes. Once done, students must then earn a passing score of 75% or better on all sections of their course final examination, submit proof of completing an Adult CPR and AED certification and be verified paid in full. Upon successful completion of all course requirements the student will be awarded an authorized certificate and ID card from the ISSA Professional Division.

Transfer Policy

No transfer credit is given in vocational programs. Advanced standing may, on approval, be granted to those applicants who have completed comparable work with a C grade or higher from accredited institutions.

Approved for VA Eligibility

All courses approved for VA.

Accreditation

Distance Education and Training Council

Special Information

The ISSA’s goal to educate our students about the importance of weight training, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, stress management and sensible nutrition, has enabled our graduates to dramatically improve the quality of their personal lives and the lives of their friends, families and clients. From kids to seniors, from athletes to physically challenged, ISSA personal trainers are responsible for improving the lives of millions of people in 85 countries worldwide.

Each ISSA trainer can choose how they use their professional skills. The have the opportunity to work in health clubs, gyms, hospital fitness facilities, and even resorts both nation wide and worldwide. Many trainers choose to own and operate their own one-on-one fitness training business.

The ISSA is an excellent choice for military members for 2 distinct and noteworthy reasons; 1st the ability for military students to get 100% DOD Tuition Assistance and 2nd the ability to take their certificate upon graduation to gyms nationwide as the ISSA is on the Preferred Professionals Hiring List at: Towns Sports International Gyms (NYSC, BSC, WSC, PSC) Ballys Total Fitness, Golds Gym, LA Fitness, Equinox, PowerHouse Gym, Urban Active Fitness Clubs, Crunch Gym, Worlds Gym, Anytime Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, XSports Gyms, YMCA, Goodlife Fitness, Fitness Together, Gator Gyms, Spectrum Clubs, Snap Fitness, Curves for Women, as well as hundreds of individually owned gyms nationwide.

After 20 years, we can objectively say that ISSA graduates help us fulfill our goal to create a stronger, healthier world and while the fitness and health market constitutes a lucrative opportunity, the real value is in the joy you'll experience in changing people's lives.