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Another good question Joanne, perhaps the best example of this in the industry is the RTS(master) certification own by TOM PURVIS in Oklahoma, if you never heard of it? check it out. The concept he uses is that after you go through his course, to be called or use the credentials RTS (Resistance Training Specialist) you must be able to teach what you have learned. This course is much better than any college degree you will encounter, it covers, cadaver anatomy just to mention one unique aspect of this course. I hope that answers your question? and i am glad you did not use the word "Exercise Expert"
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Thanks Louie! I was able to visit Tom Purvis' site and it is indeed very interesting. Thank you very much for your post.
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In my mind, an "exercise specialist" would be somebody with a superior level of knowledge of and practice with anatomy, physiology, biology, biomechanics, research etc..Further, this person would be able to take all the facts and theory into the "real" world of movement and training and make everything "make sense".
I think such a designation should only (if ever) be given who possess the above, and has been active in this capacity for at least 10-15 years.
Otherwise, "exercise specialist" becomes the "customer service representative" of the fitness industry; fancy title, little or nothing of substance to back it up.
I think such a designation should only (if ever) be given who possess the above, and has been active in this capacity for at least 10-15 years.
Otherwise, "exercise specialist" becomes the "customer service representative" of the fitness industry; fancy title, little or nothing of substance to back it up.
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My certification has me as a Health Fitness Specialist with the American College of Sports Medicine. You must have a degree in order to test for it, therefore, that is the title I use because I have the credentials.
And I agree, before Specialist can be thrown around, one must have the knowledge to back it up...
Also, PT does not mean Personal Trainer, it means Physical Therapist...I often hear PT being used and it is incorrect...
And I agree, before Specialist can be thrown around, one must have the knowledge to back it up...
Also, PT does not mean Personal Trainer, it means Physical Therapist...I often hear PT being used and it is incorrect...
