History & Founding
In what year was ACSM founded?
1954
This is ACSM’s most common entry-level certification.
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
ACSM is known for publishing these documents that guide exercise science.
position stands and guidelines
A student who wants to work in research labs would likely align with this organization.
ACSM
ACSM has approximately how many members worldwide?
over 50,000
NASM was founded in this decade
1980s (1987)
This NASM certification focuses on correcting movement dysfunctions.
CES (Corrective Exercise Specialist)
NASM focuses on preparing professionals for these roles.
fitness and personal training careers
A student who wants to work as a strength coach for athletes would likely benefit most from this certification.
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
NASM certifications are accredited by this organization, ensuring credi
NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies)
This early research lab helped pave the way for ACSM
Harvard Fatigue Lab
ACSM offers a certification specifically for working in clinical and hospital settings.
Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
ACSM emphasizes this type of approach, making it the gold standard for exercise prescription.
evidence-based science
A student who wants to work in fitness without having to obtain a college degree.
NASM
ACSM’s headquarters are located in this U.S. state.
Indiana (Indy)
ACSM was founded by a collaboration of these two professional groups
physicians and physical educators
NASM’s PES certification is designed for this population.
athletes focused on performance, agility, and power
NASM certifications are built to be applied in these settings.
gyms, fitness centers, and athletic performance facilities
NASM’s corrective exercise path (CES) is especially useful for professionals working in these environments.
gyms or post-rehab training settings
NASM’s OPT model is built around these five phases.
Stabilization, Strength Endurance, Hypertrophy, Maximal Strength, and Power
NASM is best known for introducing this model of training.
OPT (Optimum Performance Training) model?
Name two specialized NASM certifications besides CPT.
CES, PES, Nutrition Coach, Youth Fitness, Senior Fitness, Group Personal Training
ACSM has been called the “gold standard” because of its global impact on this area.
exercise and sports medicine research
If a student’s career goal is to publish peer-reviewed studies, present at conferences, and influence health policy, which organization is the best fit?
ACSM
Both ACSM and NASM provide continuing education credits (CEUs) to maintain certification.
True