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