NIRSA Competitors

Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been a global leader in providing evidence-based certifications and advanced specializations to health and fitness professionals. In addition to its NCCA-accredited Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification, NASM offers a progressive career track with access to Advanced Specializations, Continuing Education courses, and accredited Bachelor and Master Degree programs. The NASM educational continuum is designed to help today’s health and fitness professional enhance their career while empowering their clients to live healthier lives.

The American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit organization with global reach that works to improve physical-activity levels by certifying exercise professionals and health coaches, publishing original research, convening experts on physical activity and health, working directly with community groups, and advocating for policies to get people from all walks of life moving. The 90,000 exercise professionals and health coaches certified by ACE are among the most respected in the world of fitness, helping people embrace physical activity and adopt a healthier lifestyle. The foundation of our approach to getting people moving is the certification of well-qualified exercise professionals and health coaches. The more professionals we certify, the greater the impact of the science-based physical-activity and behavior-change programming that they deliver. Our four primary certifications are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)—considered the gold standard when it comes to accreditation of programs that certify professionals in healthcare, fitness, wellness and other occupations. ACE offers the following Certifications: Personal Trainer Group Fitness Instructor Health Coach Medical Exercise Specialist ACE also offers Specialist Programs in areas like: Behavior Change Weight Management Senior Fitness Sports Nutrition https://www.acefitness.org/

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exists to educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance. Our members and certified professionals work together to extend and enrich lives through the power of movement.