American Council on Exercise (ACE)
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| About | Founded in 1985, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a mission driven nonprofit organization committed to America's health and wellbeing. Their mission is to get people moving. Over the past 36 years, we have become an established resource for both fitness professionals and consumers, providing comprehensive, unbiased, scientific research impacting the fitness industry and validating ourselves as the country's trusted authority on fitness.
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| Website | www.ACEfitness.org |
| Address | 4851 Paramount Dr San Diego, CA 92123 |
| Phone Number | 888-825-3636 |
Certification/Training Types
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
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| Prerequisite | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Nutrition |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
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| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Sports Conditioning |
| Description | The ACE Youth Fitness Specialist Program gives parents, coaches, and fitness and health care professionals the knowledge and skills to develop age-appropriate exercise programs, improve the overall health and well-being of children and teens, and help instill the value of physical activity at an early age. The ACE Youth Fitness Specialist Program gives parents, coaches, and fitness and health care professionals the knowledge and skills to develop age-appropriate exercise programs, improve the overall health and well-being of children and teens, and help instill the value of physical activity at an early age. |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
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| Practical Exam Required | Yes |
| Prerequisite | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Special Populations |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
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| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category |
| Description | Inspiring people to adopt new behaviors requires more than simply knowledge of behavior change philosophy or emotional intelligence. As a Behavior Change Specialist, you will possess the practical, hands-on skills needed to guide people toward behavior change in one-on-one, group and virtual settings. Through a comprehensive, interactive experience, you will learn from renowned experts and pioneers in the areas of psychology and coaching how to develop rich, productive relationships and then utilize those relationships to drive people toward long-term, lifestyle change. |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online, Proctored Online |
| Practical Exam Required | Yes |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | 1 year |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Group Fitness, Life & Wellness Coaching, Personal Trainer, Special Populations |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Nutrition |
NCCA-Accredited Cert.
| Description | ACE has reinvented personal training and is leading the charge to make personal training-personal again with the Integrated Fitness Training Model ®. ACE is first fitness certification organization to educate fitness professionals on how the exercise sciences and behavioral sciences are both critical to ensuring long-term client success and puts those elements into a programming model that makes the sciences applicable in practical settings. |
| Accreditation | NCCA |
| Course Material Price | $109.95 |
| Exam Price | $399.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Proctored Online, Proctored In Person |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | You must be at least 18 years of age. You must hold a current adult CPR and AED certificate. |
| Renewal Period | 2 years years |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0.2 |
| Renewal Fee | 129 |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Exercise Physiology, Personal Trainer |
NCCA-Accredited Cert.
| Description | Earning the advanced-level ACE Health Coach Certification demonstrates that you have the knowledge to develop sound, balanced weight-management programs that bring together the three critical components for long-term weight management success: nutrition, exercise and lifestyle change. Learn more about how to advance your career with a Health Coach certification from the American Council on Exercise. |
| Accreditation | NCCA |
| Course Material Price | $64.95 |
| Exam Price | $399.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Proctored Online, Proctored In Person |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | You must be at least 18 years of age. You must hold a current adult CPR and AED certificate. Adtl requirements on ACEfitness.org |
| Renewal Period | 2 years years |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 2 |
| Renewal Fee | 129 |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Life & Wellness Coaching, Personal Trainer, Special Populations |
NCCA-Accredited Cert.
| Description | With the first NCCA accredited group fitness certification, ACE's group fitness instructor certification has led the industry in educating fitness professionals. The ACE GFI certification provides background on various group fitness modalities, like Pilates and step, while also providing a strong foundation on techniques necessary for all group fitness instructors. Learn more about how to launch your career with a group fitness instructor certification from the American Council on Exercise. |
| Accreditation | NCCA |
| Course Material Price | $49.95 |
| Exam Price | $249.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Proctored Online, Proctored In Person |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | You must be at least 18 years of age. You must hold a current adult CPR and AED certificate. |
| Renewal Period | 2 years years |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0.2 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Group Fitness |
| Description | The job of fighting fires and responding to emergency situations is one of the most dangerous and physically demanding professions. To help improve the safety, performance and quality of life of uniformed personnel in the fire service, the Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) Certification was developed by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the American Council on Exercise. Learn more about how to become a peer fitness trainer with the American Council on Exercise. |
| Course Material Price | $99.95 |
| Exam Price | $249.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Proctored Online, Proctored In Person |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | You must be at least 18 years of age. You must hold a current adult CPR and AED certificate. |
| Renewal Period | 2 years years |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 2 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Special Populations |
| Description | As a Weight Management Specialist, you’ll increase your market value to the 67 percent of U.S. adults classified as either overweight or obese, and the thousands of athletes who need help managing their weight for performance reasons. Building your expertise in proper nutrition and hydration strategies will help you connect with people who want to lose weight, build muscle, decrease their body fat, improve their overall health and achieve long-term success, no matter where they are on their fitness journey. |
| Course Material Price | $399.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Life & Wellness Coaching, Nutrition, Personal Trainer |
| Description | With 31 percent of American adults who take part in at least one sport or physical activity, an expertise in sports conditioning will help you with a wide range of clients. Earning a Sports Conditioning Specialty Certification will increase your marketability to elite athletes, fitness enthusiasts training for an event or young competitors who need to increase their balance, strength, agility and speed. |
| Course Material Price | $399.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Sports Conditioning |
| Description | With a versatility that ranges from competitive athletes to rehabilitation patients, and everyday people who need to improve their balance and joint stability, expertise in functional training can be applied to a wide range of clients. As a Functional Training Specialist, you’ll be able to help people move more efficiently, prevent injury, improve their balance and flexibility, build strength, and improve their overall quality of life. |
| Course Material Price | $399.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | s an Orthopedic Exercise Specialist, you’ll have the expertise to help the 33 percent of Americans who report being affected by knee pain, and all other clients or patients hindered by muscle imbalances or musculoskeletal disorders. Expand your marketability by becoming an expert in restoring function in people following orthopedic rehabilitation. Learn to design exercise programs that incorporate appropriate progressions and strategies to improve movement, avoid injury and boost function. |
| Course Material Price | $399.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Personal Trainer, Special Populations, Athletic Trainer |
| Description | Becoming a Senior Fitness Specialist will give you the tools to safely and effectively train the millions of Americans currently over the age of 55. Aside from exploring how to connect with older adults, the expertise you’ll gain will help you incorporate appropriate modifications and techniques to prevent muscle deterioration, improve bone strength, and boost quality of life. |
| Course Material Price | $399.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Personal Trainer, Special Populations |
NCCA-Accredited Cert.
| Description | |
| Accreditation | NCCA |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | You must be at least 18 years of age. You must hold a current adult CPR and AED certificate. Adtl requirements on ACEfitness.org |
| Renewal Period | 2 years years |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 2 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEC |
| Category | Personal Trainer |