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American Council on Exercise and Coach360 Announce Partnership

Posted: Feb 20, 2025 in ACE Press Releases

San Diego, Calif., February 20, 2025 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Coach360 are proud to announce a strategic partnership designed to support health and fitness professionals as they navigate the evolving industry landscape. The partnership will provide exclusive content, an enhanced job board, and live education opportunities. 

“ACE is committed to equipping exercise professionals and health coaches with the resources they need to build sustainable and rewarding careers,” said Cedric X. Bryant, PhD, FACSM, ACE president and chief executive officer. “By partnering with Coach360, we are enhancing the tools and connections available to health and fitness professionals, helping them thrive in today’s dynamic industry.” 

Through this partnership, ACE and Coach360 will collaborate on key initiatives to provide career support and professional development opportunities for health and fitness professionals: 

• Exclusive Content: ACE will support Coach360 with expert-driven content on marketing, sales, and business-building strategies to support career growth. 
• Curated Career Matches: Marketplace by Coach360 features job listings from high-quality employers, connecting ACE Pros with opportunities that expand their impact and career potential. 
• Live Education Sessions: Coach360 will deliver live sessions on ACE Pro Connect app, providing valuable insights on career advancement opportunities and industry hiring insights for ACE-certified professionals. 

“We are thrilled to partner with ACE in this shared mission to uplift and support health, fitness, and wellness professionals who play a vital role in addressing chronic disease and the obesity epidemic,” said Kathleen Ferguson, founder and chief executive officer of Coach360, a recent awardee of the Innovation Showcase winner at Connected Health & Fitness Summit for Marketplace, their immersive hiring and staffing technology platform. “This collaboration allows us to guide and empower more coaches toward sustainable careers, ultimately promoting health equity and fostering communities where wellness thrives.” 

This partnership underscores the shared commitment of ACE and Coach360 to empower exercise professionals and health coaches with evidence-based education and career resources. By joining forces, both organizations are reinforcing their dedication to ensuring long-term success for professionals in the field. 

For more information about this partnership and other ACE career resources, please visit: https://www.acefitness.org/resources/pros/career-support/.  

For exciting career opportunities, create your FREE profile on Marketplace by Coach360, please visit https://coach360marketplace.com/. 

 

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About the American Council on Exercise (ACE) 

Since 1985, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been the leading non-profit education and certification provider for health coaches and exercise professionals in the United States and around the world. 

With more than 90,000 highly respected certified health coaches and exercise professionals, ACE Certified Professionals are on the ground daily helping people move, stay active and make lasting lifestyle behavior changes to build healthier communities. 

Headquartered in San Diego, ACE collaborates with public health partners to educate people of all backgrounds about the importance of physical activity and other healthy lifestyle behaviors; advocates for public policies to increase physical activity opportunities; and supports scientific research that investigates the efficacy of behavior-change interventions and the effectiveness of exercise practices and trends. Learn more at acefitness.org. 

 

About Coach360 

Coach360 is a leading platform designed to support independent health and fitness coaches by providing essential business tools, job opportunities, and direct consumer connections. Built with input from industry veterans, Coach360 aims to empower coaches with the resources they need to thrive in a competitive market.