ACSM Certified Professionals

Benefits of ACSM Credentialing

ACSM credentials are recognized as the Gold Standard throughout the United States and around the world. By obtaining an ACSM certification, your employer knows that you have passed the most rigorous and up-to-date health/fitness and clinical certification(s) that exist. There are many benefits to being ACSM certified/registered.

• Employers prefer ACSM certified/registered employees because this ensures a higher standard of knowledge and better and safer service to clients.
• An ACSM credentialed individual is capable of working with both apparently healthy clients and clients with chronic diseases and disabilities.
• ACSM credentials offer a quality of care that today's society demands.

Certified News

Now that you are certified/registered by ACSM, you have access to ACSM's Certified News, a quarterly publication with up to date information in the health and wellness and clinical fields. Within this newsletter, you will find articles written by experts along with educational opportunities to further your knowledge.  Earn 4 ACSM CECs per issue.   View recent issues.

ACSM ProFinder^TM

The ACSM ProFinder is an initiative available to ACSM credentialed professionals as well as the general public. You must opt in to this service.  By submitting the application form, you are giving permission for your contact information to be published on ACSM's website (only currently certified/registered professionals will be enrolled in this service) for other credentialed professionals, potential employers and the general public. By joining this online service, you can market yourself as a qualified professional, allowing prospective clients, employers, and peers to locate the expert of their choice.  

Search for professionals  who have earned the "Gold Standard" in credentialing.

If you have questions regarding inclusion in this service, please contact the ACSM Certification Department at certification@acsm.org.

Attend an ACSM Workshop

All ACSM Certified Professionals can register to attend an ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) or an ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) workshop for $195 (regularly $250). 

E-mail certification@acsm.org for the certified professional application to begin earning CECs!

Identity Marks

Got Business cards?  Leave your mark and let your clients know that you've achieved the best.  Access Your Specific Certification Identity mark Here.

Spread the Word

You've worked hard to earn your certification so, let ACSM write a letter to your employer praising your accomplishment.  Submit a Request.   

Weight Management for the Fitness Professional

Weight Management for the Fitness Professional Earn 7 ACSM CECs!

Work effectively with your clients on their weight-loss goals.  Apply techniques immediately with your clients to achieve their desired results.  Get up-to-date nutrition knowledge that every fitness professional wants to know.

Business Management for the Fitness Professional

Business Management for the Fitness Professional  Earn 7 ACSM CECs, .7 ACE CECs!

In this new one-day continuing education course, participants will learn key management principles that will make them a more valuable asset in the marketplace.  Topics covered include but are not limited to:  member retention, customer service, sales, marketing, interviewing, staff supervision, employee retention, budget planning, and much more!

ACSM is the leader in the fields of health and fitness and clinical certifications.
Be proud of your credential! If we can be of further service to you, please feel free to contact the ACSM Certification Department at 317-637-9200 or certification@acsm.org.