American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
Scott Goudeseune has extensive experience in the fitness and health industry, primarily through a long-term role as Strategic Advisor and Chief Executive Officer at the American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness) since August 2000, where Scott has been instrumental in advocating for health and wellbeing. Additionally, Scott served on the US Advisory Panel for UFIT, contributing to initiatives for inclusive fitness training. As a member of the Industry Leader Council at IHRSA, Scott has played a key role in promoting the global health club industry, alongside leadership positions with the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity and the National Fitness Foundation. Scott has also held the position of Chair of the Board of Directors for the Campaign to End Obesity from 2014 to 2018, focusing on combating obesity in the United States.
American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness)
The American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit organization with global reach that works to improve physical-activity levels by certifying exercise professionals and health coaches, publishing original research, convening experts on physical activity and health, working directly with community groups, and advocating for policies to get people from all walks of life moving. The 90,000 exercise professionals and health coaches certified by ACE are among the most respected in the world of fitness, helping people embrace physical activity and adopt a healthier lifestyle. The foundation of our approach to getting people moving is the certification of well-qualified exercise professionals and health coaches. The more professionals we certify, the greater the impact of the science-based physical-activity and behavior-change programming that they deliver. Our four primary certifications are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)—considered the gold standard when it comes to accreditation of programs that certify professionals in healthcare, fitness, wellness and other occupations. ACE offers the following Certifications: Personal Trainer Group Fitness Instructor Health Coach Medical Exercise Specialist ACE also offers Specialist Programs in areas like: Behavior Change Weight Management Senior Fitness Sports Nutrition https://www.acefitness.org/