Professional Organizations and Certifications in Exercise Science (Passed!)

certification correct answers individual, institution, or educational program is evaluated and recognized as meeting certain predetermined standards through successful completion of a valid and reliable examination licensure correct answers granting of permission by a competent authority (usually a government agency) to an organization or individual to engage in a practice or activity that would otherwise be illegal What kind of professionals need to obtain licensure? correct answers Health care professionals (Physicians, nurses, P.T.,OT, and dietitians) registration correct answers recording of professional qualification information relevant to government licensing regulations; similar to licensure, except that the scope of practice is usually more narrow than for a licensed professional American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) correct answers provides support for individuals with an interest in exercise and health What are the certifications of ACSM? correct answers health fitness certification, clinical certification, and specialty Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Dietetics Practice Group (SCAN) correct answers works to promote healthy active lifestyles through practice in sports, cardiovascular, and wellness nutrition and the prevention and treatment of disordered eating What kind of professional does SCAN register? correct answers Registered Dietitian (RD) What could SCAN certify a professional as? correct answers Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) American Council on Exercise (ACE) correct answers committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity Which certifications does ACE provide? correct answers CPT, Group Fitness Instructor, Health Coach, Med Ex Specialist