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
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July 31: Application Deadline
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August 31: Reapplication Deadline
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November 30: Initial Certification Exam Fee Deadline
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Scheduling Permits will be issued in late December
Test Dates
February 29
- March 14, 2020: 2020 Exam Dates