Medical Fitness Specialist Certification
Advanced training to work confidently with chronic conditions and post-rehab clients.
30 CECs
Live Virtual Labs
Case-Based Programming
Chronic Conditions and Special Populations
Learn Your Way
Same certification outcomes. Different delivery.
Selected path
Self-paced Online: How it works
You will progress through a clear sequence:
- Complete lesson modules on chronic conditions, contraindications, and safe training principles
- Apply learning through programming assignments and case-based scenarios
- Prepare for certification testing with structured review guidance
- Use provided resources to strengthen exercise modification and coaching confidence
Exams:
*Grant availability to the all access path includes access to all the course content, fully covered with the grant. The number of grants available is limited. The exam voucher is sold separately. Details about the exam voucher are provided when you sign up.
Upcoming Virtual LIVE Cohort
Next start date: 2026-06-06
Enrollment closes: 2026-08-15
Live lectures: Saturdays 11am-2pm ET
Live skills labs: Saturday 11am–2 PM ET
Time zone: Eastern Time (ET)
Duration: 10 weeks (1 sessions per week)
Recordings:
Virtual LIVE: What makes it unique
This cohort combines lecture and applied labs:
- Live instructor-led lectures focused on chronic conditions and practical training decisions
- Hands-on virtual labs that apply case scenarios with feedback
- Program development assignments that build real-world skill
- End-of-course review session and certification testing preparation
Exams:
*Grant availability to the all access path includes access to all the course content, fully covered with the grant. The number of grants available is limited. The exam voucher is sold separately. Details about the exam voucher are provided when you sign up.
Required textbook
ACSM’s Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
The textbook is required for exam preparation and is purchased separately.