Fitness and Training

The American College of Sports Medicine offers fitness and sports medicine professionals continuing education programs, networking and collaboration opportunities, mentoring, and certification.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
6510 Telecom Dr., Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN, 46278-6030
Tel: (317) 637-9200
Fax: (317) 634-7817
http://www.acsm.org/

The American Council on Exercise educates and certifies thousands of health and fitness professionals each year.
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
9444 Balbaa Ave., Suite 290
San Diego, CA, 92123-4901
Tel: (858) 576-6500
Tel 2: (888) 825-3636
Fax: (858) 576-6564
https://www.acefitness.org/

The Health & Fitness Association (formerly the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association) offers education, advocacy, meetings and trade shows, publications, and other resources for the health and fitness industry.
Health & Fitness Association (HFA)
70 Fargo Street
Boston, MA, 02210-2138
Tel: (617) 951-0055
https://www.healthandfitness.org/

The National Academy of Sports Medicine provides information on certification for fitness and sports training.
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
355 E. Germann Rd., Suite 201
Gilbert, AZ, 85297-2957
Tel: (602) 383-1200
Tel 2: (800) 460-6276
Email: programinfo@nasm.org
https://www.nasm.org/

The National Council for Certified Personal Trainers has a mission to determine entry-level competence of personal trainers to ensure they provide safe and effective personal training programs to the public.
National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT)
c/o ISSA, 11201 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ, 85028-6039
Tel: (800) 778-6060
https://nccpt.issaonline.com

The National Council on Strength and Fitness establishes, assesses, and promotes qualification standards for exercise professionals
National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF)
Plumer Building
5915 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 60
Coral Gables, FL, 33146-2435
Tel: (305) 255-2111
Tel 2: (800) 772-6273
https://www.ncsf.org/

The National Federation of Professional Trainers offers certification, continuing education, resources, and an e-newsletter for professional fitness trainers.
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
PO Box 4579
Lafayette, IN, 47903-4579
Tel: (800) 729-6378
https://www.nfpt.com/

The National Strength and Conditioning Association is a membership organization for elite strength coaches, personal trainers, and health and fitness researchers and educators.
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO, 80906-4000
Tel: (719) 632-6722
Tel 2: (800) 815-6826
Fax: (719) 632-6367
https://www.nsca.com

The Pilates Method Alliance is a professional association and certifying agency for Pilates teachers.
Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)
1666 John F Kennedy Causeway, Suite 402
North Bay Village, FL, 33141-4178
Tel: (305) 573-4946
Email: info@pilatesmethodalliance.org
https://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org/

The Society of Health and Physical Educators provides the leadership, professional development, and advocacy that supports health and physical educators at all levels.
Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
PO Box 225
Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701-0225
Tel: (703) 476-3400
Tel 2: (800) 213-7193
Fax: (703) 476-9527
https://www.shapeamerica.org

The Cooper Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization that offers education and certification programs to health and fitness professionals and others in related fields.
The Cooper Institute
12330 Preston Road
Dallas, TX, 75230-2237
Tel: (972) 341-3200
Fax: (972) 341-3227
http://www.cooperinstitute.org

The Yoga Alliance promotes and supports the integrity and diversity of the teaching of yoga.
Yoga Alliance
4201 Wilson Boulevard, #605
Arlington, VA, 22203-4417
Tel: (888) 921-9642
Email: info@yogaalliance.org
https://www.yogaalliance.org/