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Question asked by Gao Zoua Downs 142 days ago

Is there a difference between a health fitness specialist and a clinical exercise specialist?

They are both certs from ACSM, but wanted to know if there were any difference between the two besides the fact that a CES needs 600 hours of clinicals. I just want to know if the jobs are the same in nature and if one will help me get into a clinical setting more than the other? Advantage and disadvantages? Thanks!!!

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Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 142 days ago
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Gao,

One is a clinical credential the other is not.
Scope of practice is greater with CES.

As far as whether one will help you get into a clinical setting than the other, that would depend upon the employer. Some employers ask for HFS other ask for CES or RCEP.

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Answered by Gao Zoua Downs 134 days ago
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Thanks Joanne!
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