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Health Fitness Specialist Certification
Personal Trainer Certification
2015
News:
ACSM has changed the title of ACSM Certified
Health Fitness Specialist to ACSM Certified
Exercise Physiologist. For information:
http://certification.acsm.org/name-change-faqs
Organized by:
Physical Fitness Association of
Hong Kong, China
American College of
Sports Medicine
Department of Sports Science and Physical Education,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Supported by:
Institute of Human Performance,
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Physiotherapy
Association
Department of Physical Education,
Hong Kong Baptist University
I. Introduction
The
American College of Sports
®
Medicine (ACSM) is one of
the world most prestigious
professional bodies in fitness and sports medicine with more than 25,000 members in 60 countries
all across the world. ACSM also sets the industry standards for certifying health fitness professionals.
The ACSM certificates are also recognized as the highest standard in the fitness industry. With the
support from ACSM, the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China (PFA) and the Department
of Sports Science and Physical Education of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) are proud to
organize the ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Certification and Personal Trainer Certification Workshop
and Examination in Hong Kong. Do take this great opportunity to upgrade your professional standard
into the international level and ACT NOW!
Why ACSM?
• ACSM was the first to certify health fitness professionals … and today ACSM has certified over 25,000
health fitness professionals in 44 countries.
• ACSM establishes the exercise guidelines that all other certifications use for testing … so you know
you will be certified by the organization that is setting the standards in the health fitness industry.
• ACSM certifications are NCCA-accredited. The ACSM certifications are assured to meet the highest
qualifications.
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Become an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
ACSM Certified Personal Trainers are qualified to plan and implement exercise programs for healthy
individuals or those who have medical clearance to exercise. The ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
works with apparently healthy individuals and those with health challenges who are able to exercise
independently to enhance quality of life, improve health-related physical fitness, performance, manage
health risk, and promote lasting health behavior change. The CPT conducts basic preparticipation
health screening assessments, submaximal cardiovascular exercise tests, and muscular strength/
endurance, flexibility, and body composition tests. The CPT facilitates motivation and adherence as well
as develops and administers programs designed to enhance muscular strength/endurance, flexibility,
cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and/or any of the motor skill related components of physical
fitness (i.e., balance, coordination, power, agility, speed, and reaction time).
Become an ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
Are you a personal trainer ready to step up to the next level? Would you like the ability to work with
a wider variety of clients, including those with health risks? Then the ACSM Certified Health Fitness
Specialist Certification is for you.
The ACSM Certified Health Fitness SpecialistSM (HFS) is a health/fitness professional with a minimum of a
bachelor’s degree in exercise science. The HFS performs pre-exercise health risk assessments, conducts
physical fitness assessments, interprets results, develops exercise prescriptions, and applies behavioral
and motivational strategies to apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically controlled
diseases and health conditions to support clients in adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors.
The academic preparation of the HFS also includes fitness management, administration, and supervision.
The HFS is typically employed or self-employed in commercial, community, studio, corporate, university,
and hospital settings.
The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) Committee on Certification & Registry Boards
has changed the name of ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Certification to better represent the scope
of practice and expertise of the exercise professionals holding this title. The new title, ACSM Certified
Exercise Physiologist, will replace ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist. ACSM conducted extensive
research prior to updating the title of its certification, surveying certified professionals, fitness industry
employers, health and medical partners and the general public. The survey data showed the new
name resonated with audiences across the board, with overall more than 70 percent of those surveyed
agreeing with the new title. For more information about the change of title, please browse:
http://certification.acsm.org/name-change-faqs
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II. Workshop
To ensure good preparation, a series of workshops will be organized prior to the examination, details
are shown:
Time
Format
Topics
Venue
Day 1: 22 May 2015 (Fri)
18:45 – 21:45
Lecture
y Course IntroducƟon
y Health Appraisal: Pre-acƟvity screening, Risk Factors &
StraƟficaƟon
PFA
Day 2: 23 May 2015 (Sat)
09:30 – 12:30
Lecture
y Human Anatomy
y Biomechanics
13:30 – 17:30
Lecture
y Exercise Physiology NutriƟon and Weight Management
PFA
Day 3: 24 May 2015 (Sun)
09:30 – 13:30
14:00 – 18:00
y Body ComposiƟon Assessment Behavior change and
exercise adherenceB
y Muscular Fitness Training, Programming and Assessment
PracƟcum
y Personalized Gym PracƟce
Lecture
YMCA
(Kwai
Shing)
Day 4: 5 Jun 2015 (Fri)
18:45 – 21:45
Lecture/ y Flexibility Training
PracƟcum y Flexibility Programming and Assessment
PFA
Day 5: 6 Jun 2015 (Sat)
09:30 – 12:30
Lecture /
y Aerobic Fitness Training , Programming and Assessment
PracƟcum
PFA
Day 6: 7 Jun 2015 (Sun)
09:30 – 12:30
14:00 – 18:00
Lecture#
Lecture
HFS only
y General Patho-physiology for Common Diseases
y Exercise PrescripƟons and Programming for Special
PopulaƟons
HFS only
y Metabolic CalculaƟons
y Program AdministraƟon
PFA
Day 7: 11 Jul 2015 (Sat)
10:00 – 14:00
PracƟcum
HFS only
y Submaximal Bike Test
Venue:
PFA: 17/F, Cheuk Nang Centre, 9- 11 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong
Kong
YMCA (Kwai Shing): 32-40 Kwai Shing Circult, Kwai Chung, N.T.
*Note: All workshops will be conducted mainly in Cantonese, supplemented by
English notes. All speakers will be lecturers from local universities as well as certified
ACSM HFS/ ES.
The organisers reserve the right to adjust the above course schedule and class
arrangement.
#
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Presented by a representative of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association.
PFA
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CityU – The City University of Hong Kong
y
CUHK – The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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ELC
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HKBU – The Hong Kong Baptist University
y
HKU – The University of Hong Kong
y
IHP
– Institute of Human Performance
y
PE
– Physical Education
y
PEU
– Physical Education Unit
y
PFA
– Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China
y
PolyU – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
y
SSPE – Department of Sports Science and Physical Education
– English Language Centre
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III. On-line Examination
Candidates can buy discounted exam vouchers from PFA. Candidates can register and schedule online
examination using the exam voucher number at http://www.pearsonvue.com/acsm/. Candidates
can select their preferred test centres as shown in the captioned website.
Written Examination
Self-Selected Date
(Register at http://www.pearsonvue.com/acsm/)
Various Test Centres in Hong Kong
(Exact locations can be searched in ACSM’s Official Website)
Procedures:
1. Candidates sign up at http://www.pearsonvue.com/acsm/ to get the log-in name and
password.
2. Log-in at http://www.pearsonvue.com/acsm/ and schedule the examination date, time and
test centre. (Same procedure for re-scheduling the examination).
3. Input the assigned voucher number (will be given to candidates later) before check out.
4. Verification e-mail will be sent to your registered e-mail account.
5. Print out the verification e-mail and show up for the exam at the selected date.
Knowledge, skills and abilities listed in ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription will be
included. Both theoretical and practical components will be tested through the online examination. An
international recognized certificate would be issued by ACSM to candidates who passed the written
examinations.
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IV. Languages
All workshops will be conducted mainly in Cantonese. All course materials and written examination are
in English.
V. Entry Requirement
According to the guidelines issued by ACSM, applicants should posses the
following qualification or equivalent experience:
For Health Fitness Specialist Certification:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology
from a regionally accredited college or university. (Candidates are
eligible for the HFS certification exam if in the last term or semester of
the degree program., AND
2. Instructor Certification and good experience in aerobic dance,
resistance training, fitness tester, personal trainer, or equivalent,
AND
3. Valid adult CPR certification.
For Personal Trainer Certification:
1. 18 years of age or older, AND
2. High school diploma or equivalent, AND
3. Valid adult CPR certification.
Candidates with less experience will be given a lower priority. Photocopies of related certificates are
required when submitting an application.
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VI. Enrollment Fee
ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
PFA Member
Option
Non PFA Member
By 17/ 4/ 15
By 30/ 4/ 15
By 17/ 4/ 15
By 30/ 4/ 15
Workshop + Exam Voucher
$5,800
$6,100
$6,200
$6,500
Attending Workshop Only
$4,000
$4,100
$4,200
$4,300
Purchasing Exam Only
$1,800
$2,000
$2,000
$2,200
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Option
PFA Member
Non PFA Member
By 17/ 4/ 15
By 30/ 4/ 15
By 17/ 4/ 15
By 30/ 4/ 15
Workshop + Exam Voucher
$4,600
$4,900
$5,000
$5,300
Attending Workshop Only
$2,800
$2,900
$3,000
$3,100
Purchasing Exam Only
$1,800
$2,000
$2,000
$2,200
*Remarks
The organizers reserve the right to cancel the course if necessary, and the applicants will have full refund
afterward.
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VII. Study Materials
ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist:
u ACSM (2014) ACSM’s Resources for the Health Fitness Specialist. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.
u ACSM (2014) ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 9th edition. Philadelphia,
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
u ACSM (2014) ACSM’s Certification Review, 4th edition. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
ACSM Certified Personl Trainer
c ACSM (2014) ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer, 4th edition. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.
c ACSM (2014) ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 9th edition. Philadelphia,
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
c ACSM (2014) ACSM’s Certification Review, 4th edition. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Please visit the link below for more detailed information:
http://www.acsm.org/access-public-information/books-multimedia
Candidates may contact PFA (Tel: 2838-9594) to purchase the above study materials:
VII . Open Examination for PFA Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
Candidates of ACSM Personal Trainer and Health Fitness Specialist Certification who possess PFA
Resistance Training Certification are eligible for sitting the open exam of PFA Personal Fitness Trainer
Certification (both written and practical examinations) to obtain the qualification. Detailed information
will be disclosed during the workshop.
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IX. Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is ACSM credentialing important?
True professionals in sports medicine and health & fitness have
demonstrated a high of knowledge skills against a tough
standard, as well as a commitment to the field. You deserve
to be recognized by your employers and your clients for
your knowledge, skills, and commitment to the field. ACSM
credentialing provides the very best measure of your
competence as a professional Other programs have used
ACSM as a model, but none have achieved ACSM “Gold
Standard”.
2. What professional credentialing programs does ACSM offer?
ACSM offers progressive credentials in both health & fitness and clinical specialty areas to meet the
needs of professionals.
The ACSM Personal Trainers credential is designed for professionals who plan and implement
exercise programs for healthy individuals or those who have medical clearance to exercise. The
ACSM Health Fitness Specialist credential is designed for professionals who work in preventive
health programs aimed at low-to moderate-risk individuals or those with controlled diseases, in
commercial, corporate, hospital-based and community settings. Clinical credentials are designed
for professionals who work with high-risk individuals or those with known diseases, as well as those
who are low-to moderate-risk. The clinical credentials are ACSM Clinical Exercise Specialist and the
ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist.
3. What kind of CPR certification do I need to take an ACSM exam?
For ACSM Personal Trainer and Health Fitness Specialist, Adult or Adult/ Child CPR from any
established organization or agency such as ST. John & Red-Cross is acceptable and must be obtained
prior to the certification examination.
4. How do I prepare for a certification exam?
Your best resources for the certification examinations are the Eighth Edition of ACSM’s Guidelines
for Exercise Testing and Prescription, the Sixth Edition of ACSMs’ Resource Manual for Guidelines for
Exercise Testing and Prescription(for HFS), the Third Edition of ACSM’s Resources for the Personal
Trainer (for CPT), and the appropriate Review Book available from the ACSM Certification Resource
Center.These publications are designed as essential reference tools for professionals in practice.They
provide a base of knowledge necessary for certification, to be supplemented by other information
and experience. The KSAs listed inside the book of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and
Prescription are the basis for certification examination.
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5. What are the workshops?
The workshops provide you with a thorough review of the core competencies in preparation for the
examination. They also offer an opportunity to practise some of the areas of competency. However,
the workshops do not guarantee to cover ALL required contents to pass the examination. The
following KSAs will be covered in the workshops:
´ Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
´ Exercise Physiology
´ Human Behavior/ Psychology
´ Health Appraisal and Fitness Testing
´ Emergency Procedures and Safety
´ Exercise Programming
´ Nutrition and Weight Management
´ Pathophysiology/ Risk Factors (Health Fitness Specialist only)
´ Program Administration/Management (Health Fitness Specialist only)
6. What should I expect when taking the examination?
The examination is composed of multiple choice questions drawn from the KSAs found in the
Eighth Edition of ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing. Examination includes “trial” questions
that are being tested for use in future examinations. These trial questions are randomly distributed
throughout the exam and will not be counted in the final results.
You will not be allowed to bring any materials or equipment into the examination area. A calculator
will be provided within the exam as it is needed.
7. After completing the exam, when will I receive my results?
You will receive your results immediately upon completion of the exam.
8. If I do not pass the exam, how quickly can I take a re-test?
Re-test candidates will receive a re-test voucher number from Pearson VUE. You may retake the
examination 15 days following your initial examination and every 15 days following.
9. What happens after I obtain an ACSM credential?
To ensure ongoing competency and to maintain high standards, the status of all ACSM credentials
is reviewed every three years. Continuing certification/ registration is granted to those candidates
who maintain CRP certification and who meet the recertification/ renewal requirements established
by ACSM. If you fail to meet the continuing education requirements during the three-year period,
your credential will be revoked and considered invalid.
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2015 ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Certification
ACSM Personal Trainer Certification
Enrollment Form of Workshop & Exam
Name:(Chineseɻʼ)
(English)
HKID:
Gender: M/F
Age:
Tel No.:(Res)
(Office)
(Mobile)
Fax:
E-mail:
Present Career:
Address:
Please list your qualification & experience below (you may use additional sheets)
Education Qualification
Fitness Qualifications & Experience
Work Experience
Applicant MUST provide copies of certifications described above
Are you a PFA member? ¼Yes (membership#:____________) ¼No
Are you certified with CPR? ¼Yes (expire at:___________)
¼No
The ACSM Alumni Society is established under the Training and Education Committee of PFA,
The society aims to provide updated information to and keep contact with the alumni. It is free of
charge.
Do you want to join the ACSM Alumni Society?
¼Yes ¼No
Do you want to receive our notification through instant messaging app like WhatsApp & SMS?
¼Yes ¼No
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Enrollment Fee: (Tick the package as appropriate)
ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Certification
PFA member
Option
Non - PFA member
By 17/ 4/ 15
By 30/ 4/ 15
By 17/ 4/ 15
By 30/ 4/ 15
Workshop + Exam
Voucher
¼
¼$6,100
¼$6,200
¼$6,500
Attending Workshop
Only
¼$4,000
¼$4,100
¼$4,200
¼$4,300
Purchasing Exam Only
¼$1,800
¼$2,000
¼$2,200
¼$2,400
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
PFA member
Option
Non - PFA member
By 17/ 4/ 15
By 30/ 4/ 15
By 17/ 4/ 15
By 30/ 4/ 15
Workshop + Exam
Voucher
¼
¼$4,900
¼$5,000
¼$5,300
Attending Workshop
Only
¼$2,800
¼$2,900
¼$3,000
¼$3,100
Purchasing Exam Only
¼$1,800
¼$2,000
¼$2,200
¼$2,400
† The competed enrollment form together with a cheque made payable to
“Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China Limited”
† And copies of qualification/ reference letter should be sent to
17/F, Cheuk Nang Centre, 9-11 Hillwood Raod, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
† Deadlines of Application:
30 April 2015
† Enrollment Enquiry:
Tel: 2838-9594 (Mr. Terrence Ma)
E-mail: [email protected]
† This program leaflet and enrollment form can be downloaded from PFA website at
http://hkpfa.org.hk/acsm.php
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