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[ 0 => '{{Infobox organization', 1 => '| name = National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)', 2 => '| logo = ', 3 => '| logo_size = 200px', 4 => '| type = [[Non-profit company|Non-profit]]', 5 => '| founder = Dr. Robert Goldman', 6 => '| founded_date = {{start date and age|1987}}', 7 => '| location = [[Chandler, AZ]]', 8 => '| origins =', 9 => '| area_served = {{Flagicon|USA}} [[United States]]', 10 => '| CEO = Dr. Micheal Clark', 11 => '| focus = Certifications, Professional development, Training', 12 => '| method = Certifications, technical assistance, trainings and seminars', 13 => '| revenue =', 14 => '| endowment =', 15 => '| num_volunteers =', 16 => '| owner =', 17 => '| Non-profit_slogan =', 18 => '| homepage = [https://www.nasm.org/ www.nasm.org]', 19 => '| tax_exempt = yes', 20 => '| dissolved =', 21 => '| footnotes =', 22 => '}}', 23 => 'The '''National Academy of Sports Medicine''' ('''NASM''') is a [[nonprofit]] fitness certification, education and training provider with more than 100,000 members.<ref>[http://fit-pro.com/article-190-National-Academy-of-Sports-Medicine-President-and-CEO-Dr-Micheal-Clark-Named-to-Business-Journal-of-Phoenixs-Forty-under-40-List.html About NASM]</ref>', 24 => 'Founded in 1987, The National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) is a nonprofit organization committed to improving and enriching the quality of life through safe and effective [[exercise]] and [[physical activity]]. NASM's mission is to protect all segments of society against ineffective fitness products, programs and trends through independent, third-party research, education and outreach. NASM's national headquarters is located in [[Chandler, Arizona]].', 25 => false, 26 => '==Purpose==', 27 => 'The NASM provides resources, technical assistance, opportunities for professional development, information, to health and fitness practitioners. NASM members attend and conduct health and fitness conferences that provide [[social network|networking opportunities]], discussion, review and formation of the Association's certification requirements.<ref>[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170810005358/en/Life-Time%C2%AE-Healthy-Life-Chairman-CEO-Founder More info about NASM conferences]</ref> ', 28 => false, 29 => 'Numerous academic institutions have incorporated NASM's fitness curriculum as part of exercise science courses and degree programs.<ref>[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170810005358/en/Life-Time%C2%AE-Healthy-Life-Chairman-CEO-Founder About NASM's impact the academic institutions]</ref>', 30 => false, 31 => '==History==', 32 => 'Chartered in 1987, NASM has over a hundred thousand members in over eighty countries around the world. Its headquarters is in [[Chandler, Arizona]]. The original founder was Dr. Robert Goldman.<ref>[http://blog.nasm.org/fitness/nasm-30-years-of-fitness-industry-leadership/r About the founder Dr. Robert Goldman]</ref>', 33 => false, 34 => '==Professional Certifications==', 35 => 'Launched in 1987, NASM's first certification was the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). It has since become a [[de facto]] standard certification, in personal training. The designation certifies that individuals have demonstrated competency, knowledge, skills, and abilities in the blended discipline of health, fitness, and nutrition.<ref>[https://www.nasm.org/become-a-personal-trainer About the NASM-CPT Credential]</ref><ref>[https://www.thedailymeal.com/healthy-eating/lauras-lean-announces-partnership-transitional-expert-jen-widerstrom More info about the NASM CPT Certification]</ref> In addition, NASM offers a number of additional specialization certifications. ', 36 => false, 37 => 'NASM later introduced many other specialization certifications. To initially obtain a NASM certification, candidates must first document that they have met required education and experience requirements. They must then pass an examination consisting of multiple choice questions. To maintain most NASM certifications, holders must earn Continuing Education Units (CEU), which can be earned in a variety of ways. Most credentials must be renewed every two years. ', 38 => false, 39 => '==Leadership==', 40 => 'NASM's current Chief Executive Officer is [[Michael Clark|Dr. Micheal A. Clark]]. ', 41 => false, 42 => '==See also==', 43 => '*[[Personal Trainer]]', 44 => '*[[Fitness professional]]', 45 => false, 46 => '==References==', 47 => '{{Reflist}}', 48 => false, 49 => '[[Category:1987 establishments in Illinois]]', 50 => '[[Category:Organizations established in 1987]]', 51 => '[[Category:Professional associations based in the United States]]' ]