Consumer Information
Sport and Exercise Studies
The below information applies to all states, Washington, D.C. and U.S. Territories.
Qualifies students for initial or additional state license:
- No state licensure/compact. This is a national certification.
Licensure required as a prerequisite:
- All states and Washington, D.C.: All are national certifications.
- U.S. Territories: None.
Licensing board approval:
- No state licensing board. This is an industry-recognized, national credential.
Leads to national certification or credential:
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- ACSM Certified Group Instructor
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
National certification exam:
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- ACSM Certified Group Instructor
- National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
- NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
Programmatic accreditation:
- Programs are not required to be accredited. The course Tri-C teaches is designed for certification preparation. No college coursework is needed for students to be eligible to take this exam.
Field experience: online or on-ground?
- Both online and on-ground.
National professional association/organization: