The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) have announced a new collaborative partnership that will strengthen the health and fitness industry. Through this two-year agreement, the organizations will jointly offer high-quality, evidence-based education for health and fitness professionals worldwide.
“Our strategic partnership with ACE marks a pivotal moment for the health and fitness industry,” said ACSM President Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM. “By leveraging the strengths of ACSM’s scientific leadership and ACE’s expertise in exercise education, we are able to significantly advance health and well-being through the power of movement.”
As the leading organizations in the exercise industry, ACSM and ACE represent more than 100,000 certified professionals globally. This agreement leverages the leadership and subject matter expertise of both organizations in providing expanded education and development opportunities for exercise professionals.
“ACE is proud to partner with ACSM to empower health and exercise professionals to better serve their clients and communities,” said ACE Chief Executive Officer Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM. “Our shared suite of science-backed education equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to support healthier, more active lifestyles.”
ACSM’s popular Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Credential Program will be featured as part of the agreement’s offerings. The EIM course is a comprehensive education program addressing the many ways exercise can help prevent and manage health challenges, including chronic diseases. ACE will contribute courses focused on behavior change and targeted demographic groups, including Coaching and Training Women, A Holistic Approach to Mental Health and Achieving Longevity through Movement.
The ACSM-ACE partnership is founded upon a mutual vision to advance health and quality of life through movement and the expert guidance of ACSM- and ACE-certified exercise professionals. Sharing and promoting the industry’s best education and training is just the first step. This collaboration affirms the partners’ shared commitment to transforming the health of our communities by advancing education, empowering professionals, and championing access to physical activity for all.
About the American College of Sports Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, with nearly 50,000 members and certified professionals in more than 100 countries. Together, ACSM is committed to the mission of educating and empowering professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance. ACSM advocates for legislation to help the government and health community make physical activity a priority. Learn more about ACSM Certification at acsm.org/certification.
About the American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Since 1985, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been the leading non-profit education and certification provider for health coaches and exercise professionals in the United States and around the world.
With more than 90,000 highly respected certified health coaches and exercise professionals, ACE Certified Professionals are on the ground daily helping people move, stay active and make lasting lifestyle behavior changes to build healthier communities.
Headquartered in San Diego, ACE collaborates with public health partners to educate people of all backgrounds about the importance of physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviors; advocates for public policies to increase physical activity opportunities; and supports scientific research that investigates the efficacy of behavior-change interventions and the effectiveness of exercise practices and trends. Learn more at acefitness.org.
