LaserGrade Announces Extended Contract with National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

Vancouver, WA - January 31, 2005 LaserGrade announced today that the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has extended their test delivery contract for a two year period. LaserGrade delivers the NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer Examination. The examination is delivered nationwide via LaserGrade’s secure test network. LaserGrade, with secure computer-based testing centers across the United States and Canada, is the largest United States owned and operated network in North America.

Judith Moore, President and CEO of LaserGrade, said, “We are pleased to have NASM continue our partnership. We believe our dedication to providing outstanding customer service to customers and test candidates is of true value. LaserGrade is gratified to be part of a process that helps protect the public and sets high standards for health, fitness and public safety.”

Dr. Micheal Clark, CEO and President, National Academy of Sports Medicine stated, “NASM is delighted to be extending our testing agreement with LaserGrade. LaserGrade has provided outstanding customer service to our candidates and their technology is terrific for our growing certification program.”

NASM’s Certified Personal Trainer certification is the most sought after in the industry. Through NASM’s Board of certification, NASM offers the public a recognized professional who can deliver a solution- focused, consistent training experience, and help reduce injuries. The NASM-CPT exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NASM is a leader in the standardization process and will continue to develop certification programs, education and industry solutions that exceed industry standards.

About LaserGrade

LaserGrade, with secure computer-based testing centers across the United States and Canada, is the largest United States owned and operated network in North America. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, with a satellite office in Newtown, Pennsylvania, LaserGrade offers proctored computer-based test administration for licensure and certification examinations using its own secure network and software. For lower stakes testing, such as practice tests, pre-tests or after-tests, candidates may test via any computer by logging on to LaserGrade’s secure web-browser.

For more information, visit our website at: http://www.lasergrade.com

About National Academy of Sports Medicine

Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has been the global leader in certification, continuing education, solutions and tools for the health, fitness, sports performance and sports medicine professionals. Today, NASM serves more than 80,000 members in numerous countries. In addition to its leading fitness certification program, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), NASM offers courses in a variety of disciplines and a myriad of solutions programs, fitness education partnerships, and professional consulting.

For more information visit our web site at: http://www.nasm.org