Professional Organizations & Certifications
Professional Organizations:
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
American College of Sports Medicine
American College of Sports Medicine - Midwest Chapter
American Kinesiology Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association
American Physiological Society
American Society of Biomechanics
Michigan Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association
Professional Certifications:
Do you see exercise as an important element in the prevention and treatment of disease, and want to motivate people to practice healthy behaviors? ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologists take training to an advanced level by conducting and interpreting physical fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions for people who are healthy or have medically controlled diseases.
Are you eligible? Requires minimum of Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology, and adult CPR/AED certification. Candidates are eligible to take the exam the last semester of their degree program. For more details (click here to see details of the eligible curriculum).