ACSM Certification
How to become ACSM CertifiedYour ACSM certification (American College of Sports Medicine) will allow you to work as a personal trainer.
ACSM Certification
Step 1
- Complete Infofit’s Fitness Theory Course
- Receive letter of course completion
Step 2
- Complete Infofit’s Personal Training Basics (Weight Training Course)
- Recieve letter of course completion
- Take Basic CPR and First Aid Course (8 hours)
Step 3
- Complete Infofit’s Personal Trainer Course
- Complete, and pass the ACSM Personal Training Certification exam
ACSM Certification - Trainer Specifics
ACSM Exam Costs
- Computer Based Format $279 for the First Time. Retake $150. Exam costs are US Dollars.
- If you are unable to sit for the original date requested, you may reschedule your exam. A rescheduling fee will be assessed for computer-based exams.
ACSM Exam Registration
- Go to: www.vue.com create an account, choose a location and date for you exam.
ACSM Exam Specifics
The ACSM Certification exam will be delivered in a computer-based testing format (English only) at Pearson VUE®Authorized Test Centers worldwide. There are 120 scored and 30 unscored multiple-choice questions based on KSA’s (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) distributed across eight content areas. The table below lists the approximate percentage of questions from each content area:
| KSAs Competency Area | % |
| Exercise Prescription (Training) and Programming | 28% |
| Exercise Physiology and Related Exercise Science | 24% |
| Health Appraisal and Fitness Exercise Testing | 13% |
| Clinical and Medical Considerations | 10% |
| Nutrition and Weight Management | 9% |
| Safety, Injury Prevention and Emergency Procedures | 8% |
| Program Administration, Quality Assurance, and Outcome Assessment | 4% |
| Human Behaviour | 4% |
