DSWFitness and ECA World Fitness Announce Strategic Partnership

TUCSON, AZ, July 8, 2013 -- DSWFitness, an innovator and leader in the field of continuing education for health, fitness, wellness and clinical professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with ECA World Fitness. The new partnership will allow ECA-certified fitness professionals to maintain their certification and professional development through DSWFitness’s extensive catalog of CE correspondence courses.

"We are excited by the opportunities this new partnership will provide. ECA World Fitness continues to set the bar for the wellness and fitness industry. Their commitment to academic excellence coupled with practical skills is in-line with the core vision and values of DSWFitness," said Gwen Hyatt, president and CEO of DSWFitness.

Starting June 20th, the ECA World Fitness education portal will provide a direct channel to DSWFitness’s comprehensive CE courses. DSWFitness offers over 150 self-study CE courses in 10 topic areas. Additionally, DSWFitness’s customer service staff will be available to provide expert guidance and support.

"We are so pleased to be able to offer this high quality, comprehensive selection of online CECs. Filling this void within our educational offering is long overdue. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be partnering with such a leader in the field!" said Carol Scott, ECA World Fitness Alliance founder and president.

Founded in 1980, Desert Southwest Fitness, Inc. is dedicated to the publication and distribution of the highest quality professional development materials for the health, fitness, wellness and clinical professional. DSWFitness specializes in self-directed distance learning and offers the largest selection of home study courses.
Established in 1991, ECA is the undisputed leader of innovative and quality programming. ECA’s reputation for integrity is well known. ECA is a small, family-owned business that prides itself on its commitment to fitness, work, the fitness industry and our planet.