National Academy of Sports Medicine explained

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Type:For-profit
Founder:Robert M. Goldman[1]
Parent Organization:Ascend Learning
Location:Gilbert, AZ[2]
Area Served:Members in 80+ countries[3]
Focus:Certifications, Training[4]
Method:Certifications, technical assistance, trainings and seminars
Homepage:nasm.org

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is an American fitness training provider founded in 1987.[5] Its headquarters is located in Gilbert, Arizona.[6]

History

The original founder was Robert M. Goldman. NASM is a subsidiary of Ascend Learning.[7] NASM members attend and conduct health and fitness conferences that provide networking opportunities, discussion, review and formation of the Association's certification requirements.[8] NASM is accredited by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.[9] [10] The organization is registered with the Better Business Bureau as a sole proprietorship.[11]

NASM's CEO is Micheal Clark, who joined NASM as a partner in 2000 and also serves as the physical therapist for the Phoenix Suns.[12]

Educational partnerships

See also: National Personal Training Institute.

See also: Life Time Fitness. Successful completion of the National Personal Training Institute program allows the graduate to be eligible to take the NASM Certification examination.[13]

Veterans and military

Since 2010, NASM has been listed as a Military Friendly School.[14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Biography by Baron Magazine. Dr. Robert M. Goldman. 10 April 2018.
  2. Web site: National Academy of Sports Medicine Acquires Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. 6 August 2015. clubindustry.com.
  3. Web site: Marketwire.com info about NASM having members in 80+ countries. marketwired.com.
  4. Web site: LibGuides: Health and Physical Education: Professional Groups and Organizations. Joshua. Newport. barton.libguides.com.
  5. Web site: National Academy of Sports Medicine President and CEO Dr. Micheal Clark Named to Business Journal of Phoenix Forty under 40 List. Personal Fitness Professional. 10 April 2018. 16 March 2007.
  6. Web site: Next Insurance Partners with National Academy of Sports Medicine and Athletics and Fitness Association of America to Offer Tailored Coverage for Personal Trainers. 28 February 2018. www.morningstar.com.
  7. Web site: About Us . NASM Website .
  8. Web site: Life Time Healthy Way of Life Chairman, CEO and Founder, Bahram Akradi, to Keynote NASM Optima. businesswire.com.
  9. Web site: Top 5 Best Personal Trainer Certification Programs (And Our #1 Pick). 1 September 2013. becomingatrainer.com.
  10. Web site: Personal Trainer Certification: Here Are The Best Programs In America. Shannon. Ullman. 2 November 2016. huffingtonpost.com.
  11. Web site: BBB Business Profile - National Academy of Sports Medicine. www.bbb.org.
  12. Web site: About Dr. Mike. drmikeclark.com.
  13. Web site: National Personal Training Institute of California - NASM Academic. nasmacademic.com.
  14. Web site: Marketwired.com article about NASM being military friendly. marketwired.com.

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