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ACSM Obesity Care Exercise Specialist
BRIDGING EXERCISE AND OBESITY CARE GUIDED BY SCIENCE, NOT BIAS
$540
Member $324
Journal CE · 1 CEC
Exercise-based Fitness Competitions: The Allure for Participants and Guidance from Certified Exercise Professionals
Exercise-based fitness competitions are highly alluring for many people. There are clear benefits that arise from preparing for and completing fitness events. Exercise professionals can play a critical role in ensuring proper preparation occurs throughout the training process by aiding in goal…
About this course
ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal® November/December 2026
What you will learn
- Identify different types of exercise-based fitness competitions and their benefits for physical fitness, motivation, self-efficacy, and psychological well-being
- Apply individualized goal-setting strategies and fitness assessments to develop evidence-based training programs that align with competition demands and participant abilities
- Implement effective training progression, recovery, and motivational strategies to improve competition readiness, minimize injury risk, and promote exercise adherence
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