CPT, Exercise Physiologist, Clinical EP & more
Official certification pageThe American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the largest sports-medicine and exercise-science organization in the world and the publisher of the field-defining ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Its credentials range from personal training to clinical exercise physiology.
ACSM certifications are the recognized standard for clinical and medical-fitness settings, including hospital-based and cardiac-rehab roles where evidence-based exercise prescription is required.
ACSM · ACSM-EP
Advanced certification validating expertise in exercise physiology assessment, prescription, and management for healthy and medically controlled populations.
ACSM · ACSM-CPT
Entry-level certification validating foundational knowledge in exercise science, client assessment, program design, and coaching for personal trainers working with apparently healthy adults.
ACSM · ACSM-CEP
Validate expertise in clinical exercise testing, prescription, and patient management in cardiovascular, metabolic, and pulmonary rehabilitation settings.
ACSM · ACSM-GEI
Validate expertise in leading group fitness classes for apparently healthy individuals and those with health challenges, covering exercise programming, instructional techniques, and participant safety.