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ACSM CertificationThis page has all the vital statistics for the ACSM Certification. ACSM is the American College of Sports Medicine and offers the ACSM Personal Trainer certification. You can read our full review of the ACSM certification here and get ACSM exam tips here. The ACSM certification is widely recognized and respected throughout the industry. ACSM offers to levels of certifications, the cPT (certified personal trainer) and the HFI (Health Fitness Instructor). We focus on the cPT certification because it does not require any post high school education.
Also budget for recertification costs every three years. This will cost you both time and money but it will also force you to expand your skills. A major advantage for ACSM is their NCAA accreditation. Only a handful of certification programs are accredited by the NCCA and it helps boost the reputation of all ACSM personal trainers. Training experience is helpful but not absolutely necessary for the ACSM personal trainer certification. By studying the exam tips that readers have submitted on the next page you can focus your studies on key areas. Are you Interested in
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