American College of Sports Medicine
ACSM and NIRSA News
ACSM and NIRSA partnership
ACSM and NIRSA have formed a partnership to provide continuing education programs, health and fitness certifications, and professional development to NIRSA Members. The partnership ensures that NIRSA Members have access to quality National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)-accredited health and fitness certifications. [click here for press release]
NIRSA and ACSM member benefits
NIRSA Institutional, Professional, and Student Members will receive:
- 10% discount on ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM exams
- 10% discount on ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor® exams
- 10% discount on ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM Workshop registration; Workshop Application
- 15% discount on ACSM certification textbooks through Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins: www.lww.com; promocode -W6EDA3ZZ
Call ACSM at 317-637-9200, x126 or email certification@acsm.org to receive an exam voucher.
For more information on ACSM workshops, continuing education courses, and NIRSA/ACSM member benefits, go to http://www.acsm.org/nirsa
About ACSM
...Advancing health through science, education and medicine
Much more than a slogan, the American College of Sports Medicine puts into practice its strategic efforts to advancing the health of all. The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 20,000 International, National and Regional members are dedicated to promoting and integrating scientific research, education and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health and quality of life.
NIRSA and ACSM have formed a partnership that will allow leaders, practitioners, and others in the collegiate recreation and fitness programs to make the most of this respected organization. One of the key benefits is the discounted rates offered to NIRSA Members for certification with ACSM. These certifications, accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), offer health and fitness professionals a valid and reliable measure of their skills and knowledge.
Certification is an industry's method for developing and setting competency standards and identifying those individuals who have mastered those standards. The ACSM certification is recognized by the health and fitness industry as the leading certification for professionals who are committed to performance excellence. Since 1975, ACSM has certified more than 25,000 Certified Personal TrainersSM, Certified Health/Fitness Instructors®, Certified Exercise Specialists® and Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologists®.
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