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ACE Certified Medical Exercise SpecialistACE-CMES

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What this credential requires

All of:
  • AgeAt least 18 years of age
  • CPR/AEDCurrent adult CPR and AED certificate with hands-on skills check
  • OtherCurrent government-issued photo ID with signature
  • EducationFour-year bachelor's degree in exercise science or a related field
  • Experience500 hours designing and implementing exercise programs for apparently healthy and/or high-risk individuals, documented by a qualified professional

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