Certifications

Completing a major within the Department of Health and Exercise Science can lead to preparation for a number of certifications. These certifications can certainly enhance your marketability upon graduation. The faculty within the department encourage all of our students to engage in professional development beyond their time at Bridgewater College. Take the skills you have learned and share your knowledge with others and learn from those interactions. Below is a list of certifications that our students are qualified to test for at graduation. American College of Sports Medicine 410 W Michigan Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3233 Phone: (317) 637-9200 Fax: (317) 634-7817 www.acsm.org There are two tracks to certification within the American College of Sports Medicine. The first track is designed for persons who expect working with apparently healthy individuals who exercise for health maintenance. There are 3 certifications within the Health & Fitness Track. The second track is primarily for individuals aspiring to work with participants who have a history of cardiac, pulmonary or other chronic disease. This Clinical Track has two potential certifications. Health & Fitness Track ACSM Group Exercise Leadersm* ACSM Health/Fitness Instructorsm ACSM Health/Fitness Director® Clinical Track ACSM Exercise Specialistsm ACSM Program Directorsm *an asterick indicates the certification level an Allied Health Science Major qualifies to test for upon graduation from Bridgewater College. American Council on Exercise 5820 Oberlin Drive, Suite 102 San Diego, California 92121-3787 Phone: (800) 825-3636 Fax: (858) 535-1778 www.acefitness.org The American Council on Exercise started certification processes more than 15 years ago to ensure some standardization of fitness professionals knowledge. After a review seminar, a graduate of the Allied Health Science and Athletic Training Majors will meet the qualifications for sitting for the following exams from ACE: ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor ACE Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant ACE Personal Training Certification National Athletic Trainers' Board of Certification 4223 South 143rd Circle Omaha, Nebraska 68137 Phone: (402) 559-0091 Fax: (402) 561-0598 www.bocatc.org Successful completion of the Athletic Training Major requirements will make the student eligible to sit for the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification Examination. All Athletic Training Majors will sit for this examination in April of their graduation year. Upon successful completion these students will become an ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified) once graduation requirements are fulfilled. National Strength & Conditioning Association 1955 N Union Blvd Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909 Phone: (800) 815-6826 Fax: (719) 632-6367 www.nsca-lift.org The National Strength & Conditioning Association offers the only nationally accredited fitness certifications in the industry. Both Allied Health Science and Athletic Training Majors will be eligble to sit for either of the 2 certifications offered by NSCA upon graduation. NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist NSCA Certified Personal Trainer