American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Course
Who are the American College of Sports Medicine?
ACSM was founded in 1954. Since that time, members have applied their knowledge, training and dedication in sports medicine and exercise science to promote healthier lifestyles for people around the globe. In 1984, the National Center relocated to Indianapolis , Indiana , and the strong heritage, combined with the visionary approach to the future, means ACSM continues to grow and prosper both nationally and internationally. As the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, ACSM has more than 20,000 International, National, and Regional Chapter members.
Working in a wide range of medical specialties, allied health professions, and scientific disciplines, ACSM members are committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports-related injuries and the advancement of the science of exercise.
ACSM members' diversity and expertise makes ACSM the largest, most respected sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. From astronauts and athletes to people with chronic diseases or physical challenges, ACSM continues to look for and find better methods to allow individuals to live longer and more productive lives. Healthy people make a healthier society.
Which ACSM qualification is most suited to me if I am a fitness instructor without a college degree?
The ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Qualification is best suited to all fitness instructors who do not hold a degree in an exercise related field.
What makes the ACSM Personal Trainer Qualification valuable?
Becoming ACSM Certified says you have chosen to become certified by the organization that's leading the way in health fitness and clinical certifications.
Other Important Info rmation -
- ACSM was the first to certify health fitness professionals and to date have certified over 25,000 health fitness professionals in 44 countries.
- ACSM establishes the exercise guidelines that all other certifications use for testing so you know you will be certified by the organization that is setting the standards in the health fitness industry.
- ACSM certifications are NCCA-accredited assuring you that our certifications meet the highest qualifications.
What am I qualified to do as an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer?
The ACSM Certified Personal Trainer SM is a fitness professional who develops and implements an individualized approach to exercise leadership in healthy populations and/or those individuals with medical clearance to exercise.
Using a variety of teaching techniques, the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer SM is proficient in:
- Leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of exercise by applying the fundamental principles of exercise science.
- Writing appropriate exercise recommendations.
- Leading and demonstrating safe and effective methods of exercise.
- Motivating individuals to begin and to continue with their healthy behaviors.
How do I reserve a place on the ACSM Certified Personal Trainer run by Litton Lane Training?
Simply by registering your interest with us under the contact us tab above. An application form will then be supplied to you, this is to be returned to us with a deposit of €500.