In order to earn your Exercise is Medicine Credential, your current fitness professional certification must be an NCCA-accredited or ISO17024-based exercise professional certification from an organization below. Note that not all certifications at the following organizations are NCCA-accredited. To double-check your certification, utilize the Fitness & Wellness accreditation search here.
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Academy of Applied Personal Training (AAPTE)
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ACTION Certification (ACTION)
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
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American Council on Exercise (ACE)
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Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa)
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CrossFit - Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer (CF-L3)
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International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
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National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
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National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF)
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National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA)
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National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA)
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National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
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PTA Global, Inc. (PTA Global, Inc.)
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The Cooper Institute (CI)