SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION

ACSM/NSPAPPH Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (PAPHS)

A PAPHS is a professional who promotes physical activity in public health at the national, state and/or local level.  The PAPHS engages and educates key decision makers about the impact of, and need for legislation, policies and programs that promote physical activity.  Additionally, the PAPHS provides leadership and develops partnerships with private and public associations to catalyze the promotion of population-based physical activity.

Minimum Requirements for the ACSM/NSPAPPH Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (PAPHS):

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a health related field* from a regionally accredited college or university, or
• A Bachelor’s degree in any subject and 1,200 hours of experience in settings promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyle management or other health promotion**.

*Examples: Exercise science; Exercise Physiology; Kinesiology; Physical Education; Sports Management; Athletic Training; Recreation; Nutrition; Health Education; Health Promotion; Public Health; Community Health; and Health Care Administration.

**  Examples: Education; Community/Public Health Setting; YMCA, Parks & Recreation, After School Programs; Worksite Health Promotion; Community Health; Health Education or Health Promotion; Federal, State, or Local Government; Health Care or Health Plan; Academia or University; Non-profit Organization; Commercial Health Clubs; Corporate Fitness Centers.

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Exam Price
ACSM Certified Professional and NSPAPPH Member Price: $150
Other eligible candidates: $195

ACSM Certified Professionals and NSPAPPH Members, e-mail certification@acsm.org  for your discounted voucher. 

Earn 10 ACSM CEC: ACSM Certified Professionas will earn 10 ACSM CECs for earning a PAPHS Certification

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