The American College of Sports Medicine has information on membership (including for college students), certification, continuing education, and industry developments.
American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM)
6510 Telecom Dr., Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN, 46278-6030
Tel: (317) 637-9200
Fax: (317) 634-7817
https://www.acsm.org
The American Council on Exercise provides information about careers, certification, continuing education, job opportunities, and membership.
American Council on Exercise
(ACE)
9444 Balboa Ave., Suite 290
San Diego, CA, 92123-4901
Tel: (888) 825-3636
https://www.acefitness.org
The American Physical Therapy Association offers a directory of accredited schools, certification, publications, and general career information on its Web site.
American Physical Therapy Association
(APTA)
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA, 22305-3085
Tel: (800) 999-2782
https://www.apta.org
The American Society of Exercise Physiologists offers membership benefits for students, professionals, affiliate partners, and academic programs.
American Society of Exercise Physiologists
(ASEP)
Email: info@asep.org
https://www.asep.org
APTA Oncology is a subgroup of the American Physical Therapy Association. It “consists of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, student physical therapists, and student physical therapist assistants managing the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary and cardiopulmonary rehabilitative needs of patients living with and beyond cancer and other chronic illnesses including HIV.”
APTA Oncology
140B Purcellville Gateway Drive, Suite 120
Purcellville, VA, 20132-3485
Tel: (202) 660-4460
Email: info@oncologypt.org
https://oncologypt.org
The Clinical Exercise Physiology Association provides advocacy, educational programs, publications, and networking opportunities.
Clinical Exercise Physiology Association
(CEPA)
6510 Telecom Dr., Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN, 46278-6030
https://www.acsm-cepa.org
The National Association of Sports Medicine has information on membership, publications, professional development opportunities, certification, and how to become a personal trainer.
National Association of Sports Medicine
(NASM)
355 East Germann Road, Suite 201
Gilbert, AZ, 85297-2957
Tel: (800) 460-6276
https://www.nasm.org
The National Federation of Professional Trainers provides education and training, certification, and membership resources.
National Federation of Professional Trainers
(NFPT)
PO Box 4579
Lafayette, IN, 47903 -4579
Tel: (800) 729-6378
Email: info@nfpt.com
https://www.nfpt.com
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