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ACSM Certification Testing

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) credentialing is the most respected in the health and fitness industry. Viewed as the best measure of competence of sports medicine and health and fitness professionals, it requires the highest level of knowledge and skills and establishes the standard for all other certifications. Other programs have used ACSM certification as a model, but none have achieved ACSM’s high standards.

Certifications

ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM

Designed for a fitness professional involved in developing and implementing an individualized approach to exercise leadership in healthy populations and/or those individuals with medical clearance to exercise.

ACSM/NCPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer

Designed for a fitness professional involved in developing and implementing an individualized exercise program for a person who may have a physical, sensory or cognitive disability.

ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor®

Designed primarily for leaders of preventive health programs in corporate, commercial, and community settings aimed at low- to moderate- risk individuals or persons with controlled diseases, such as hypertension, obesity, or asthma.

ACSM Exercise Specialist®

Designed for professionals performing exercise testing and training clients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic diseases.

ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist®

Designed for professionals performing exercise management for patients with a broad spectrum of chronic diseases or disabilities.

ACSM is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies

Programs

ACSM Membership

ACSM is pleased to offer an exceptional discount to its professional and alliance members. Member pricing may be found on each respective credential’s web page under “Exam FAQs.” To receive a member discount, contact ACSM with your membership ID number. Call 317-637-9200 ext. 115 or email certification@acsm.org.

ACSM Certification Update Newsletter

A monthly electronic newsletter designed to keep you up to date with the latest industry and ACSM specific news. Sign up today!

Scheduling

Appointments may be made in advance or on the day you wish to test, subject to availability. Pearson VUE offers a variety of scheduling options—

  • Schedule Test Online
  • Schedule Test Over the Phone
  • Schedule Test through Local Test Center
Last updated 2008-05-12