1. Professional Certifications

2. American College of Sports Medicine www.ACSM.org Health Fitness Certifications Clinical Certifications Specialty Certifications

3. ACSM Health Fitness Certifications Certified Group Exercise Leader or Personal Trainer – High School Diploma – Adult CPR/AED – 18 yrs or older Fees – ACSM Member - $219 – Non-Member - $279 – To join ACSM as student - $10

4. ACSM Health Fitness Certifications Certified Health Fitness Specialist – Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology – Adult CPR/AED Fees – ACSM Member - $219

5. ACSM Clinical Certifications Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (Healthy population and Special populations) – Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology – 400 -500 hours of practical experience in clinical exercise program – CPR for Professional Rescuer Fees – ACSM Member - $239 – Non Member - $299

6. NSCA Certifications www.NSCA-Lift.org Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

7. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled as a college senior CPR/AED Certification Fees – NSCA member - $260 (paper); $310 (computer) – Non-member – $395 (paper); $445 (computer) Student membership - $65 Professional membership - $120

8. American Council on Exercise www.acefitness.org Personal Trainer Group Fitness Instructor Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist

9. Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor 18 years or older CPR/AED Personal Trainer - $399 Group Fitness Instructor - $349

10. Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist 18 years or older CPR/AED Hold current ACE Personal Trainer or Health Coach certification 300 hours of work experience designing and implementing exercise programs for apparently healthy and/or high risk $399