What is a Certified Exercise Specialist®?

An Exercise Specialist® is a health care professional certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) to deliver a variety of exercise assessment, training, rehabilitation, risk factor identification and lifestyle management services to individuals with or at risk for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease(s). These services are typically delivered in cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation programs, physicians' offices or medical fitness centers. The ACSM Exercise Specialist® is also competent to provide exercise-related consulting for research, public health, and other clinical and non-clinical services and programs.

The Exercise Specialist® holds a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an allied health field, a current certification in Basic Life Support and a minimum of 600 hours of practical experience in a clinical cardiac exercise and disease management program.

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