Mumbai, India – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Exercise Science Academy (ESA) are proud to announce an expanded strategic partnership that will bring ACSM’s globally recognized credentialing programs to India. Since 2003, Exercise Science Academy (ESA) has hosted ACSM Certified Personal Trainer exam preparation courses. The deepened partnership between ACSM and ESA represents a significant milestone in advancing the education and professional development of fitness professionals in India and aligns with ACSM’s vision to extend and enrich lives through the power of movement.
Starting in 2025, ACSM now offers the ACSM-India Credentialed Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT) Program, a certificate designed to meet the unique needs of fitness professionals in India, exclusively through ESA. The ACSM-India PFT Program focuses on foundational competencies, including initial client consultations, exercise programming, leadership and professional requirements to work in India.
“ACSM is thrilled to expand our long-time partnership with ESA to bring world-class fitness education to India,” said ACSM Chief Executive Officer Katie Feltman, CAE. “This collaboration marks a new chapter in our global efforts to empower exercise professionals and improve health and wellness worldwide.”
“We are honored to collaborate with ACSM to deliver this program to fitness professionals across India,” said Dr. Aashish Contractor, FACSM Director of ESA. “This partnership allows us to combine ACSM’s global expertise with ESA’s local knowledge, creating a unique opportunity for Indian professionals to achieve excellence in their careers and meet the growing demand for qualified exercise experts.”
As part of ACSM’s mission to educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance, the ACSM PFT programs ensure that exercise professionals in India, China, and South Korea train consistently with ACSM’s evidence-based foundation standards and meet the unique occupational regulatory requirements of their respective countries. ACSM also provides opportunities for PFT credential holders to expand their careers across international borders through portability agreements between registers.
About ACSM
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.
About ESA
Founded in 2003 in Mumbai, the Exercise Science Academy (ESA) is India’s premier institution for health and fitness education. ESA is committed to delivering world-class training and empowering fitness professionals to meet the growing demand for qualified experts in health and wellness.
For More Information
- Visit ACSM: https://www.acsm.org
- Visit ESA: https://www.exercisescienceacademy.com/
