NASM Press Releases
NASM and the California University of Pennsylvania Select Latest Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness Award Winners
June 23, 2010
Two Fitness Professionals Awarded $15,000 in Tuition Grants to Enroll in Graduate Degree Program.
NASM and CalU Announce New Higher Education Award Program for Military Service Members
June 14, 2010
New Award Program Prepares Military Service Members for a Career in the Health and Fitness Industry by Offering Higher Education Opportunity.
NASM and the NBATA Team-up to Launch “Corrective Exercise Strategies for Basketball”
June 8, 2010
New course now available for Health and Fitness Professionals to help prevent and rehabilitate injuries.
NASM and Community Care College Launch New Fitness Training Program
June 1, 2010
The global leader in health and fitness education and Oklahoma’s leader in career education, Community Care College, join forces to create new hands-on Professional Fitness Training Program.
May Declared "Moving America Month" in Celebration of National Physical Activity Plan Launch
May 3, 2010
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) encourages Health and Fitness Professionals to actively support Physical Activity Plan
New Research Study Validates Benefits of Integrated Training and the Optimum Performance Training Model
April 20, 2010
Researchers at the NASM Research Institute found integrated training techniques to be more effective than traditional resistance training programs.
ATI Acquires the National Academy of Sports Medicine
March 1, 2010
The Top Personal Training Certification Joins Forces with the Leader in Healthcare Education.
Summer 2010 Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship
March 1, 2010
Apply today for the Summer 2010 Pursuit of Excellence in Health & Fitness Scholarship.
NASM Launches New Business Development Course for Club Fitness Professionals
Feb. 2, 2010
New course teaches certified personal trainers how to recruit and retain clients.
NASM and the California University of Pennsylvania Select Spring 2010 Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness Award Winners
Jan. 13, 2010
Two fitness professionals awarded $15,000 in tuition grants to enroll in graduate degree program.
NASM Launches Improved Continuing Education Provider Program
Nov. 31, 2009
Approved health and fitness education providers can now promote their program with the NASM “Seal of Approval.”
NASM to Examine Occupational Requirements of Personal Fitness Trainers
Nov. 24, 2009
The National Academy of Sports Medicine prepares to complete the re-accreditation process of its certified personal trainer credential with the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
NASM Joins Forces with the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity
Nov. 12, 2009
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) becomes Lead Organization Member in the effort to implement the National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP).
NASM Launches New Sports Performance Training Course
Oct. 27, 2009
“NASM Essentials to Sports Performance Training” prepares sports performance and strength and conditioning coaches to train athletes at all levels.
NASM Teams Up with the National Physical Activity Plan
Oct 22, 2009
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) becomes an Organizational Partner in the effort to develop a National Physical Activity Plan.
NASM Awards Jack LaLanne Honorary Certified Personal Trainer Certification
Sept 28, 2009
The National Academy of Sports Medicine honors the Godfather of Fitness for his life-long dedication to health and fitness at his 95th birthday celebration.
New Online Network Launches to Support Health and Fitness Professionals
Sept 28, 2009
The new Health and Fitness Provider Network (HFPN) offers an exclusive platform to help independent health and fitness professionals achieve success.
NASM Named a 2010 Military Friendly School By G.I. Jobs
Aug 20, 2009
NASM is recognized among the top 15 percent of U.S. higher education and training institutions for its efforts in training veterans for successful careers .
NASM and A.T. Still University Announce the 2009 National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association Scholarship Recipient
Aug 20, 2009
National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association member awarded $16,800 in tuition scholarship to enroll in graduate degree program.
NASM and MTTI-Wellspring Partner to Provide Hands-on Fitness Training and Wellness Program
Aug 11, 2009
Innovative Partnership Provides Students Hands-on Wellness and Fitness Training While Receiving Two NASM Credentials.
NASM launches NASMFitJobs.com
Aug 10, 2009
NASM partners with SimplyHired to connect job-seeking health and fitness professionals with hiring health club owners and managers.
NASM and Branford Hall Launch New Fitness Training Program
July 15, 2009
The global leader in health and fitness education and the nation’s fastest growing career-training organization join forces to create new hands-on Professional Fitness Training Program
NASM Offers Introduction to Personal Fitness Training Course Free of Charge in July
July 07, 2009
NASM announced today it will offer its exclusive Introduction to Personal Fitness Training (IPFT) course at no charge until July 31, 2009.
NASM and CalU Select 2009 Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness Award Winners
July 1, 2009
NASM and its higher education partner, California University of Pennsylvania (CalU), today announced Susanne Dale and Kentaro (Kenny) Ishii as the 2009 Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness Award recipients.
NASM Launched Enhanced Version of the Corrective Exercise Specialist Advanced Specialization
June 17, 2009
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) a global leader in personal training certification and sports performance training released today an enhanced version of the Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Advanced Specialization course. The updated version includes...
dotFIT Worldwide and NASM Join Forces to Unveil dotFIT.COM
Mar 16, 2009
Today, at the 2009 International Health, Racquetball and SportsClub Association (IHRSA) conference, dotFIT Worldwide and NASM announced...
NASM and GetInsured.com Partner to Provide Affordable Health Insurance to Personal Trainers
Jan 20, 2009
Self-employed personal trainers and health club employees get easy access to quality health insurance plans at affordable monthly prices.
NASM and California University of Pennsylvania Select 2009 Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness Award Winners
Jan 14, 2009
NASM and its higher education partner, California University of Pennsylvania, today announced Craig Stull and Brenda Eiseman as recipients of the 2009 Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness Award.
NASM Launches New Course: Introduction to Personal Fitness Training
Nov 19, 2008
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a leader in fitness training certification, announced today the release of its new Introduction to Personal Fitness Training (IPFT) course. The new program serves as an entry point into exploring a career in personal training.
Commission on Dietetic Registration Accredits NASM CPT Program
July 31, 2008
The National Academy of Sports Medicine announced its Certified Personal Trainer Course (NASM CPT) has been approved for recertification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the accrediting body for the American Dietetic Association (ADA). A total of 75 certified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) will be awarded to dietetic professionals advancing their careers by enrolling in the NASM CPT course.
NASM Announces 2008 Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship Winners
July 10, 2008
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a health and fitness education authority and sports performance solutions provider, and the California University of Pennsylvania, announced today that Adam Feit and John Metzger have been awarded the 2008 Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness Scholarships.
Dr. Micheal Clark of NASM Selected to Serve as Advisor to Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG.COM
June 19, 2008
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), in conjunction with LIVESTRONG.COM, announced today that Dr. Micheal Clark, president, CEO and partner of NASM, has been selected as one of only five members of the new LIVESTRONG.COM website’s advisory board.
NASM Offers Advanced Specializations to Chiropractors
May 27, 2008
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a health and fitness solutions provider and fitness professional certification authority, announced it will now offer its signature Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) advanced specializations to licensed chiropractors. Chiropractors will be able to attend one-day conferences across the United States to obtain applicable, clinically-relevant training to identify movement imbalances, recondition the movement system and lower injury risks.
NASM Hosts Training Session for NBATA
May 27, 2008
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) (www.nasm.org) will host the second National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA) (www.nbata.com) Integrated Manual Therapy seminar in Orlando, Fl., May 28-29, 2008. The two day seminar will provide NBA athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches with the latest research and information surrounding manual muscle testing, reconditioning techniques and injury prevention solutions for use with their players for the next NBA season.
Apply Today for the Summer 2008 Pursuit of Excellence in Health & Fitness Scholarship
Apr 11, 2008
Through a collaborative partnership with California University of Pennsylvania, NASM offers the Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship. Award winners of this one-of-a-kind scholarship receive full tuition funding (valued at over $15,000) to be applied toward a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion at California University of Pennsylvania – in one of four specific tracks.
American Specialty Health and NASM Unveil Innovative FitnessCoach Program
March 6, 2008
American Specialty Health (ASH) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) today announced the launch of FitnessCoach®, an innovative Web-based health and fitness resource for both professionals and consumers. The new online platform will be unveiled during a co-presentation by NASM President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Micheal Clark and ASH Chief Health Services Officer Dr. Douglas Metz at the International Health, Racquetball and SportsClub Association (IHRSA) conference in San Diego.
NASM and CalU Present 2008 Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness Awards
Jan 24, 2008
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a health and fitness education authority and sports performance solutions provider, and its higher education partner, California University of Pennsylvania, today announced the presentation of the 2008 Pursuit of Excellence in Health and Fitness awards to Allison Westfahl and H. Koi Ibrahim. Both award recipients are health and fitness professionals with NASM certifications.
National Academy of Sports Medicine Supports ‘Healthy Aging Month’
Sept 18, 2007
Fitness instructor certification authority keeps seniors active with optimum performance training.
National Academy of Sports Medicine Establishes Research Institute at the University of North Carolina
Aug 28, 2007
Fitness certification authority will rely on advanced studies by school’s sports medicine research laboratory.
National Academy of Sports Medicine Signs Contract with National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association
Aug 9, 2007
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) announces its agreement with the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association establishing NASM as the official provider of sports education for the organization.
National Academy of Sports Medicine Introduces New Certified Personal Trainer Certification
May 1, 2007
Health and fitness authority updates continuing educational platform.
National Academy of Sports Medicine Joins Forces with UK-based Performance Training Solutions
Nov 8, 2006
NASM expands global reach through new education alliance.
A.T. Still University Launches New Online Masters Degree in Human Movement
Oct 7, 2006
ATSU joins forces with the National Academy of Sports Medicine on new distance education.