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ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor®

Scope of Practice
Minimum Requirements
Recommended Competencies
Exam and Workshop Costs
Study Materials
Two-Day Workshop

Scope of Practice

The ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor^® (HFI) is a degreed health and fitness professional qualified for career pursuits in the university, corporate, commercial, hospital, and community settings.  The HFI has knowledge and skills in management
and administration and training and supervising entry level personnel.  The HFI is skilled in conducting risk stratification,
conducting physical fitness assessments and interpreting results, constructing appropriate exercise prescriptions and
motivating apparently healthy individuals with medically controlled diseases to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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Minimum Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited College or University
  (one is eligible to sit for the exam if the candidate is in the last term or semester of their degree program), AND
• Possess current Adult CPR certification that has a practical skills examination component (such as the American Heart
  Association or the American Red Cross).
• Examples: Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Health Care Administration, Physical
  Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Kinesiotherapy, Athletic Training, Physiology, Sports Management, Biology,
  Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, Health Science, Recreation Management/ Science, Nutrition, Community Health,
  Public Health, and Health Promotion.

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Recommended Competencies

• Demonstrate competence in the KSAs required of the HFI and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^SM as listed in the
  Seventh Edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
• Work-related experience within the health and fitness field
• Adequate knowledge of and skill in risk factor and health status identification, fitness appraisal, and exercise
  prescription
• Demonstrate ability to incorporate suitable and innovative activities that will improve an individual’s functional capacity
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and/or communicate with individuals regarding lifestyle modification
• Knowledge of exercise science including kinesiology, functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition,
  program administration, psychology, and injury prevention
  

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Exam & Workshop Costs

• Workshop $250 (Register before the Early bird deadline for only $225!)
• Certification Exam (ACSM Alliance or National Member) $219
• Certification Exam (nonmember) $279
• Retest $150
  
  The exam is delivered in a computer-based format at a Pearson VUE^® authorized testing center. Register Now!

New Workshop and Exam Promotions!

Register for select exams/workshops at the same time and receive amazing discounts!

ACSM Members save $80! (Become an ACSM member for as little as $90)

• Health Fitness Instructor® exam and workshop $439
• Exercise Specialist® exam and workshop $459

ACSM Non-Members save $30!

• Health Fitness Instructor® exam and workshop $499
• Exercise Specialist® exam and workshop $519 

To receive the Workshop-Exam promotional savings, download the application form (PDF).  If you choose to take the
advantage of this opportunity, you will receive an exam voucher code at the workshop.  Upon receiving this voucher code,
please contact Pearson VUE^® authorized testing centers to register to take the exam at a time, date, and location of your choice.

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Study Materials

To order study materials, please click on the above links, visit www.lww.com or call 1-800-486-5643.

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Two-Day Workshop

Workshops are neither a prerequisite for certification nor are they intended to provide the full experience and knowledge
necessary for the successful completion of the examination. Workshops provide both a review of the Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities (KSAs) of the HFI and a forum for the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.
Participants should have prior experience and competence in monitoring heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) both
at rest and during exercise. BP training sessions are typically available from the local chapter of the American Heart
Association. Experience in leading an exercise class, basic counseling skills, and knowledge of functional anatomy and
exercise physiology are also expected before attendance.

Workshop dates, locations, and registration now available!

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