title: National Academy of Sports Medicine
text: # National Academy of Sports Medicine
  
  The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) is an American fitness training provider founded in 1987. Its headquarters is located in Gilbert, Arizona.
  
  ## History
  
  The original founder was Robert M. Goldman. NASM is a subsidiary of Ascend Learning. NASM members attend and conduct health and fitness conferences that provide networking opportunities, discussion, review and formation of the Association's certification requirements. NASM is accredited by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. The organization is registered with the Better Business Bureau as a sole proprietorship.
  
  NASM's CEO is Micheal Clark, who joined NASM as a partner in 2000 and also serves as the physical therapist for the Phoenix Suns.
  
  ### Educational partnerships
  
  Successful completion of the National Personal Training Institute program allows the graduate to be eligible to take the NASM Certification examination.
  
  ### Veterans and military
  
  Since 2010, NASM has been listed as a Military Friendly School.
  
  