ATI Acquires the National Academy of Sports Medicine

The Top Personal Training Certification Joins Forces with the Leader in Healthcare Education

(Stilwell, Kan., March 1, 2010) – Assessment Technologies Institute® (ATI, www.atitesting.com), the nation’s leading provider of online testing, remediation and certification in the healthcare and professional licensing industries, today announced its acquisition of the National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM®, www.nasm.org).

As the global leader in personal trainer certification, sports performance credentials, and corrective exercise training, NASM will continue with the same leadership team under the terms of the new agreement.  “Our mission, vision, and promise remain the same,” said Dr. Micheal A. Clark, NASM chief executive officer. “However, with the addition of ATI to the team, our customers and partners will now see an even greater commitment to product and customer-service excellence than they experienced in the past. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the NASM community.” 

Backed by one of the largest private equity firms in the world, ATI is the premier online education and certification provider across several allied-health areas, and offers over one thousand educational product lines and more than 20 professional credentials. Collectively, the ATI family of companies trains, certifies and licenses over 500,000 health, wellness and safety-focused professionals, who in turn positively impact the lives of millions across the globe.

“We help people who are passionate about their chosen profession and achieve their dreams by passing the high-stakes tests and obtaining the licenses and certifications needed for their livelihood,” said Stephen Fredette, ATI CEO. “NASM is a perfect fit for ATI because their certified professionals are among the most qualified and passionate in the world,” added Fredette.

With additional resources from ATI, NASM is now poised more than ever to help elevate the level of professionalism in the health and fitness industry. ATI boasts an unparalleled learning and remediation program, a staff of top educators and psychometricians, and a comprehensive and customized learning system to deliver online education. Together these best practices and best-in-class systems from ATI will help create a more qualified personal trainer and further position NASM as the most recognized personal training certification in the industry.

In addition to employing cutting-edge technology, NASM will continue its commitment to practical skill development through training and development academies led by the health and fitness industry’s most innovative and inspiring thought leaders.

“From online to hands-on training, and all modalities in between, we’re passionate about creating world-class professionals who can inspire the world through health and fitness,” said Dr. Clark. “We are extremely excited about this opportunity for NASM, ATI, and the entire health & fitness industry.”

To learn more about the ATI family of companies, visit: www.youmaybegin.com. To learn more about NASM, visit www.nasm.org or call 1.800.460.NASM (6276).  

About ATI
Since 1997, Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) has been the nation’s leading provider of online testing, remediation and certification in the healthcare and professional licensing industries. ATI offers more than 1,000 educational product lines and more than 20 professional credentials. Collectively, the ATI family of companies trains, certifies and licenses more than 500,000 health, wellness and safety-focused professionals, who in turn positively impact the lives of millions across the globe. To learn more, visit: www.atitesting.com.

About NASM
Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM®) has been a leader in delivering personal fitness, sports performance and corrective exercise training credentials and education to health and fitness professionals around the world.  To learn more visit www.nasm.org or call 1.800.460.NASM (6276).