ACE works directly with collegiate institutions—in the rec center and in the classroom—to provide world-class curriculum solutions for the certification and education of students and staff.
With ACE, you can be sure those you prepare for careers in health and fitness will:
Deliver the transformative power of health and fitness to their clients.
Raise the bar on what it means to be a certified health and fitness professional.
Actively promote equity, diversity and inclusion within their practice.
Evolve throughout their careers to meet the ever-changing needs of their clients.
Your students will experience
the ACE difference!
With the most recognized NCCA-accredited certification, and ongoing career support and guidance, ACE Certified Pros are widely respected as being the most qualified professionals to coach clients.
It all starts with an
ACE Certification
ACE Certification Study Programs provide your students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to coach clients to success. Through our high-quality, evidence-based education, they will gain in-demand skills and the latest exercise science and behavior change methods.
Whether personal training, health coaching or group fitness instruction, ACE Study Programs set the standard in health and fitness certifications. Through a multi-dimensional learning experience, quality materials, intelligent technology, custom interactions, and dedicated support, your students will be prepared to get certified and launch a career leading client to better fitness and health.
Explore CertificationsThe core of our study programs
All ACE Certification Study Programs revolve around our best-in-class textbooks that deliver essential knowledge in an easy-to-understand way to prepare your students for their exam and a career in health and fitness.
ACE Personal Trainer Textbook
Rooted in the latest evidence-based research in exercise science and deep integration of behavior change, The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training textbook is the main resource of your study program. This new, all-in-one textbook delivers essential knowledge, case studies and ACE methodologies in an easy-to-understand way so you can prepare for your exam and use it as a resource as you begin to work with clients and move through your career.
ACE Personal Trainer Study Companion
As a supplement to The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training textbook, the Study Companion focuses on multiple levels of learning through a combination of questions and practical application activities. It will help you not only prepare for your exam with confidence, but also be a knowledgeable and effective personal trainer.
Because preparation and confidence are key
Rest assured knowing your students will get the ultimate exam prep for their Certification Exam with ACE Practice Tests. Each test consists of 50 multiple choice questions, which your students can take as many times as they like. After each practice test, they will know exactly what they need to spend more time reviewing by receiving a breakdown of their score based on categories covered on the exam. With so much prep and practice at your students' fingertips, they will be more than ready for the exam!
Holding an ACE Certification along with a college degree will open doors to the career opportunities your students are interested in, while supercharging their income potential.
ACE is committed to guiding your students along the way
Holding an ACE Certification not only deepens your students' knowledge and expertise in health and fitness, it opens the door to exclusive ongoing support, resources, tools and discounts to help them navigate their careers. From exclusive networks to career-building content, your students will have everything they need to thrive throughout their careers and in your community, including:
- ACE Talks Podcast
- ACE® Pro Compass
- ACE Job Board
- Digital Credentials
- Profile in the USREPS national registry
- Free monthly, digital fitness publication
- Discounted liability insurance
- Discounts and special offers on clothing, equipment, memberships and more
- Voice in Washington and state capitals
Get to know ACE
Since 1985, ACE has been the leading non-profit education and certification provider for exercise professionals and health coaches around the world. 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.
By working with ACE, you can be sure your students are:
- Immersed in the very latest exercise and behavior-change science.
- Prepared to inspire confidence among future employers and consumers.
- Equipped with the real-world job skills to achieve and sustain a thriving career because of the world-class preparation your institution provided.
Partner with ACE to ensure the health and fitness certification and education you offer prepare your students with the relevant knowledge necessary to thrive.
90,000+ ACE Certified Pros
Join the largest certifier in health & fitness for over 40 years.
NCCA Accreditation
Stand out to employers with the most trusted credential.
Global Mission
Make an impact with a leading non-profit that advocates for you.
96% Satisfaction Rate
Be part of a family that supports you throughout your career.
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