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.
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Employers prefer ACSM certified/registered
employees because this ensures a higher standard of knowledge and better
and safer service to clients.
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An ACSM credentialed individual is capable of
working with both apparently healthy clients and clients with chronic
diseases and disabilities.
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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
ProFinderTM
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 Health Fitness Instructor and Exercise Specialist workshops for
$195 (regularly $250). Register now to begin
earning CECs!
Health Fitness Instructor® workshop = 16 CECs
Exercise Specialist workshop® = 13.25 CECs
Identity Marks
Got Business cards? Leave your mark and let your clients know that
you've achieved the best. For more information click on "ACSM
Certification Identity Marks" on the left hand side of the screen.
Spread the
Word
You've worked hard to earn your
certification so, let ACSM write a letter to your employer praising your
accomplishment. For more information click on "Spread the Word" on
the left hand side of the screen.
Insurance
Need
Coverage? Insurance is available to all ACSM Certified
Professionals and current ACSM Members thru Forrest T Jones, Inc.
(FTJ). For a quote please contact FTJ directly at
1-866-820-5183. When calling, please identify yourself
as ACSM Certified or an ACSM Member (whichever is
applicable.)
Weight Management for
the Fitness Professional
Earn 7 CECs during a one-day education
course. 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.
Behavior Change
Strategies for Optimal Client Outcomes
New in 2007! Earn 7 ACSM
CECs. The course will cover:
Behavioral Goal Setting, Stages of Readiness to Change,
Building client repertoire, Tracking and Measuring Progress,
Identifying Obstacles and how to overcome them, How to apply theories of
behavior change and with which clients (i.e Social Cognitive Theory) and
much more. View more
information on this new CEC Course.
ACSM is the leader in the fields of clinical and
health/fitness 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.
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