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Specialist Certification: Sports

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  • In 1981 the APTA House of Delegates approved board certification in the area of sports. The first sports specialist certification examination was administered in 1987. As of June 2019, ABPTS has certified 2,411 sports specialists.

    Initial Certification Deadlines

    • July 31: Application Deadline
    • August 31: Reapplication Deadline
    • November 30: Initial Certification Exam Fee Deadline
    • Scheduling Permits will be issued in late December

    Test Dates

    February 29 - March 14, 2020: 2020 Exam Dates

     

    Eligibility

    • Minimum Eligibility Requirements (.pdf)
    • Venue Coverage Hour Requirement (.pdf)

    Application

    • Candidate Guide (.pdf)

      All candidates are required to review the 2020 examination candidate guide prior to submission through the online application portal (portal link below).

    • 2020 Online Application

      The 2020 exam online application portal is now open. Please allow up to 6 weeks for the initial application review following online submission.

    • ABPTS Examination Deferment

      All certification candidates have the option of deferring their examination to the following year.

    Status

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    Governance

    • Specialty Council

    Resources

    • Descriptions of Specialty Practice
    • Examination Outline: Sports
    • Examination Preparation Materials
    • Examination Tutorial
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Acute Management of Injury & Illness Requirement
    • What Activities Constitute Direct Patient Care?
    • Presentation: Enhancing Professional Development Through Certification (.ppt)
  • Last Updated: 10/23/2019
    Contact: spec-cert@apta.org

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