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
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ACSM has published updated textbooks. View more information on certification examination transition dates 
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ACSM/NSPAPPH Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist
Designed for a professional who promotes physical activity in public health at the national, state and/or local level.
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 Certified Health Fitness Specialist
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 Certified Clinical 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/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/ACS Certified Cancer Exercise TrainerSM
Designed for a fitness professional involved in developing and implementing an individualized exercise program for a person who has been affected by cancer.
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—
