ACSM is the academic, research-based organisation with the most stringent certification structure in the world. The ACSM CPT qualification is the fitness industry standard and is above the UK Level 3 academically. The ACSM CPT is for those who are already qualified to Level 3 in the fitness industry.

The ACSM HFS is the postgraduate health fitness qualification, accepted as a degree enhancer across many health and sport related industries. The ACSM It is also accepted as a post-degree level, personal trainer and special populations qualification for those who are already qualified to Level 3 or 4 in the fitness industry.

BASES accept ACSM HFS as an industry qualification to gain automatic accreditation as a BASES CEP (Certified Exercise Practitioner).

The ACSM clinical exercise specialist is a master’s degree level qualification for those who have gained an undergraduate degree and more than 500 hours of phase 2 clinical cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic exercise rehabilitation experience.

ACSM registered clinical exercise physiology is a master’s degree level qualification for those who have gained more extensive experience in phase 2 clinical cardiac, pulmonary and metabolic exercise rehabilitation experience.