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ACE Certified Medical Exercise Specialist
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The ACE Medical Exercise Specialist Study Program prepares exercise professionals to collaborate with the healthcare community to help individuals coping with one or more diseases or disorders, or following rehabilitation to reach their health and fitness goals.
The program blends evidence-based exercise science with signature, ACE behavior change philosophy, which will set you apart as a compassionate medical exercise specialist who empowers clients to take the lead in their own journey.
Gain an understanding of the medical exercise specialist responsibilities and standards of care as well as their role within the healthcare continuum. Learn how to apply the ACE Integrated Fitness Training® (ACE IFT®) Model and how to work with clients with health challenges, including exercise programming for special populations.
Learn the elements of working with special-population and at-risk clients, regardless of a client's individual challenges, including application-based communication strategies to better understand and motivate clients toward making positive behavior change. Learn how to communicate with healthcare professionals to best serve clients and build strong professional networks.
Gain an understanding of diseases and disorders, including coronary heart disease, blood lipid disorders, hypertension, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Obtain the practical tools needed to work with affected clients safely and effectively.
Gain an understanding of diseases and disorders, including overweight and obesity, the metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. Obtain the practical tools needed to work with affected clients safely and effectively.
Learn to conduct assessments and design exercise programs to help clients improve posture, movement, balance, and gait. Understand mobility and stability of the kinetic chain, and practical approaches for designing and implementing restorative exercise programs. Learn how to assess a client's balance and gait. Gain an understanding of common musculoskeletal diseases and disorders including arthritis, osteoporosis, and osteopenia, and how to design exercise programs tailored to the needs of clients with each condition. Learn about the most common types and causes of musculoskeletal injuries, and how to develop and implement post-rehabilitative exercise programs associated with each.
Learn about prenatal and postpartum exercise guidelines, as well as physiological changes and biomechanical considerations associated with pregnancy, including exercise techniques for pregnant women.
Make sure to check your email for a special message from ACE along with a copy of your course preview.
That's up to you! Most people study for around 3-6 months, though many study for longer. One thing to keep in mind is that your exam voucher has a redemption period of 6-months. While you can choose an exam date that's outside of the 6-month redemption period, you'll have to register for the exam before your voucher expires. Most exam sites and online proctoring may post available dates approximately 60 days in advance
While there are no prerequisites to purchase the study program, to sit for the ACE Medical Exercise Specialist certification you must:
While most people do pass the exam on their first time, it's perfectly okay if you don't! Here are some steps you can take if you need to retake your certification exam:
CELEBRATE! You've now joined the highly respected ranks of 90,000+ ACE Certified Pros and hold the most recognized certification in the industry. Plus, we'll be providing support and guidance throughout your career, so you'll have access to the exclusive tools and resources you need to thrive as a health and fitness pro. Learn more about why it's great to be ACE Certified here.
No, provided you stay current on your continuing education credits (CECs) and renew on time. That means completing 20 hours of ACE-Approved CECs (2.0 CECs) during your two-year certification renewal cycles, or about 10 hours (1.0 CECs) per year. However, if you don't complete your 2.0 CECs and your certification expires, you will have to retake the exam. To avoid that scenario, check out our continuing education catalog and consider signing up for the CEC Power Pass.
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Get access to exclusive groups, networks and tools, like ACE ® Pro Compass, ACE Pro Connect App and the ACE Job Board.
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Decades of research show that weekly physical activity improves health, prevents diseases, and enhances well-being. For over 35 years, ACE has translated this evidence into practical measures that encourage physical activity.
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