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ACE Announces New Certification Advisory Board

Posted: Sep 16, 2025 in ACE Press Releases

San Diego, Calif., September 16, 2025 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is pleased to announce establishment of its Certification Advisory Board, which will provide strategic guidance to ACE’s Credentialing Department in its ongoing effort to deliver high-quality certification programs to health and exercise professionals worldwide. 

“The Certification Advisory Board plays a critical role in upholding the integrity, relevance, and fairness of ACE credentialing programs,” said Amanda Cass, SPHR, ACE President and chief operating officer. “For more than 40 years, ACE has been recognized as a trusted and respected certifying organization by professionals and the public alike. The formal creation of this board reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest certification standards in the health and fitness industry.” 

As a subcommittee of the ACE Board of Directors, the Certification Advisory Board represents the stakeholders of ACE Certifications, including the public. The Certification Advisory Board operates with autonomy in guiding decisions related to ACE Certification Programs and is charged with the following responsibilities: 

• Helping guide key certification policies to ensure relevance and alignment with industry standards 
• Representing stakeholders including ACE Certified Professionals and the public they serve  
• Advising on eligibility and renewal requirements for certifications 
• Reviewing internal quality management processes to help maintain accreditation 
• Evaluating certification documents and program decisions 
• Serving as the Appeals Panel for individuals contesting disciplinary actions 

Alexandra Link, MS, ACE Director of Credentialing added, “By bringing together certified professionals, a public representative, subject matter experts, and a credentialing specialist, ACE ensures that our certifications continue to meet the highest standards and reflect the evolving needs of those we serve.” 

This new structure underscores the ACE commitment to transparency, stakeholder representation, and excellence in credentialing standards. For more information, please visit: Certification Advisory Board.  

 

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About the American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Since 1985, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been the leading non-profit education and certification provider for health coaches and exercise professionals in the United States and around the world.

With more than 90,000 highly respected certified health coaches and exercise professionals, ACE Certified Professionals are on the ground daily helping people move, stay active and make lasting lifestyle behavior changes to build healthier communities.

Headquartered in San Diego, ACE collaborates with public health partners to educate people of all backgrounds about the importance of physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviors; advocates for public policies to increase physical activity opportunities; and supports scientific research that investigates the efficacy of behavior-change interventions and the effectiveness of exercise practices and trends. Learn more at acefitness.org.