ACSM Exam Catalog
10 Available Exams
ACSM Certification Pathway
A clear progression from beginner to expert.
Fitness Instruction
Entry-level group and personal training
Exercise Physiology
Bachelor's degree required
Clinical Practice
Advanced degree + clinical hours
Specialty Credentials
Add-on certificates for specialized populations
Exercise is Medicine Credential
ACSM-EIMCancer Exercise Specialist
ACSM/ACS-CESPhysical Activity in Public Health Specialist
ACSM-PAPHSRecent Changes
The perfect Fit for all professionals
Personal Trainers & Group Instructors
Fitness professionals seeking NCCA-accredited credentials to train individual clients or lead group exercise classes, starting with the ACSM-CPT or ACSM-GEI.
Exercise Science Graduates
Bachelor's degree holders in exercise science, kinesiology, or exercise physiology pursuing the ACSM-EP to design evidence-based exercise programs for diverse populations.
Clinical Exercise Physiologists
Advanced-degree professionals with clinical experience who manage exercise programs for patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic diseases through the ACSM-CEP.
Healthcare & Public Health Professionals
Physicians, nurses, and public health practitioners adding the EIM Credential or PAPHS certificate to integrate physical activity prescriptions into clinical and community settings.
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