How Do You Become An ACSM Certified Personal Trainer?
If you want to pursue a career as a personal trainer, consider acquiring a national certification. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is an organization dedicated to training and certifying health fitness professionals and personal trainers. Getting certified as an ACSM personal trainer can lend your practice credibility. Join the ACSM (see Resources below). The website contains information on membership, certifications, conferences, continuing education and job resources for personal trainers. ACSM members also receive discounts on the exam and study materials. ACSM offers different membership rates for students, graduate students and professionals. Prepare for ACSM’s personal trainer exam. Purchase study materials including The ACSM’s “Resources for Personal Trainers,” “Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” and “Certification Review.” ACSM also offer workshops and online quizzes covering exam material. Register to take the ACSM certified personal trainer exam.