The certification program of ACE is considered as one of the most respected in the industry of fitness. The certification exams conducted by ACE as well as the various materials used for study have all been developed by various experts who’ve all made their mark in the fitness industry either as researchers or practitioners. Back in 2003, the American Council on Exercise was granted a certification by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) for all of its various certification programs. In fact, ACE is considered as one of the only two certifying organizations in the whole industry of fitness, which have been able to have their programs accredited.

When it comes to earning an ACE certification, it certain speaks volumes of one’s self and helps create a good impression from one’s self to the clients as well as prospective employers. Having an ACE certification shows your prospective clients and employer that you have been able to acquire all the necessary knowledge in order to provide and create a safe and effective exercise regimen. Getting a certification also shows how dedicated you are to your job and that you help contribute in upholding high standards for professionals who are working in the fitness industry.

There are currently four types of ACE fitness certifications being offered:

Personal Trainer Certification

This is especially meant for personal trainers who want to provide one on one exercise training/lessons

Group Fitness Instructor Certification

Group Fitness Instructor Certification is created for those who to specialize in conducting fitness training for a group of people.

Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant Certification

This one requires proper knowledge as well as adequate expertise on how to develop as well as implement effective, logical and well balanced weight management programs that will be able to bring together three highly important components in weight management which are nutrition, programming and exercise, and behavior modification.

The Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification

The Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification helps provide for an advanced certification which can easily show the various expertise that are needed in order to be able to help men and women who have special individual needs and have been advised by their doctor to undergo an advanced exercise program.

Peer Fitness Trainer Certification Program - this kind of certification is meant for firefighters as well as emergency medical technicians. This is offered exclusively through the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).

What are the requirements to deemed eligible for certification?

These requirements have been adopted specifically for our certification exams:

The individual taking the exam must be at least 18 years of age.

It’s required to have a CPR certification and it must be still be valid during the time of the examination.

It is strongly advised that the applicants already have at least 100 hours of relevant working experience in the field of health and fitness.

For those who are going to take the Weight Management and Lifestyle Consultation Program, having a Current ACE Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor or Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification, or equivalent is required.

For those who are thinking of taking the Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification Exam, they must have at least 300 hours of relevant working experience in designing as well as implementing exercise programs for individuals who are in recovery and/or high-risk individuals, as documented by a qualified professional. They must also have a four-year (bachelor's) degree in an exercise science or related field or a current ACE Personal Trainer Certification or other approved certification (ACSM, NSCA, NASM).

The average preparation time allotted for those who are going to take the exam is usually around threes to six months wherein individuals may choose to study in whichever way they want and are solely responsible on how serious they’re going to prepare for the exam.

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