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- World-class fitness experts
- State-of-the-art digital learning platform designed to meet multiple learning styles
- A curriculum that is consistently reviewed and updated with the most up-to-date material available
- Gain the knowledge and skills to master the art of personal training and positively impact your clients' lives
Program Details
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Clients.
The NASM CPT Program is a fully online self-study program that can be completed in as little as four weeks. It includes six sections and 24 chapters covering human anatomy, physiology, nutrition concepts, fitness assessments, movement imbalances, training technique, coaching, program design, behavior change, and professional development.
The course supports different learning styles through audio chapter summaries, exercise demonstration libraries, practice quizzes, and unlimited practice attempts before the final exam.
This program is perfect for
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Aspiring Personal Trainers
Ideal for those ready to launch a career in personal training with an industry-recognized certification.
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Career Changers
A flexible path for people looking to leave the 9-to-5 and move into a rewarding fitness career.
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Holistic Fitness Enthusiasts
A complete approach that connects fitness, nutrition, behavior change, and strength training.
Curriculum
To be eligible for this personal training course, you must have a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, you need a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification. You may enroll in the self-study course before having your CPR and AED certifications; however, you must have them before you take your final exam.
Chapter 1: The Modern State of Health and Fitness
To be eligible for this personal training course, you must have a high school diploma or GED. Additionally, you need a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification. You may enroll in the self-study course before having your CPR and AED certifications; however, you must have them before you take your final exam.
Chapter 2: The Personal Training Profession
Fitness professionals have the option to work for a variety of employers or to work for themselves. This chapter explores industry growth and the overall career outlook for personal trainers.
Chapter 3: Psychology of Exercise
The role of psychology in fitness and wellness is extremely important. It can deal with several topics, including the way exercise participation affects someone's mood in both the short and the long term, the effect of weight loss on self-esteem, the motivations to become physically active, and how social influences affect overall exercise behavior.
Chapter 4: Behavioral Coaching
This chapter covers clients' expectations, assessing behavior change, structuring optimal sessions, communicating effectively, and implementing exercise adherence techniques using behavior change.
Chapter 5: The Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
Because all fitness professionals need an understanding of anatomy and the Human Movement System, this chapter covers the fundamentals of the Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems.
Chapter 6: The Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
You will learn how to identify the structure and function of the cardiorespiratory system, how to categorize the function of the endocrine system, as well as the digestive system.
Chapter 7: Human Movement Science
You will gain an understanding of the basics of biomechanics and motor behavior as they relate to working as a personal trainer.
Chapter 8: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
This section of the course breaks down the various energy systems within the body, providing essential insight into the ways we use food for fuel.
Chapter 9: Nutrition
Improving health and fitness means more than just exercise; it also requires a commitment to improve the way the body is fueled. Although specific diet prescription is outside a trainer's scope of practice, this chapter will provide the basics needed to support nutritional discussions with clients and make recommendations on how to support their goals through a healthy diet.
Chapter 10: Supplementation
It is important that the personal trainer understands what supplements are and how to educate clients on risks associated with various supplements. Within you will learn the necessary information to discuss supplementation with a client while remaining within your scope of practice.
Chapter 11: Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
After this chapter, you will be able to explain the importance of assessments, collect and summarize subjective client information, identify steps for conducting body composition assessments, and choose the correct cardiorespiratory assessments on an individual basis.
Chapter 12: Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
Posture, movement, and performance assessments are an integral part of the intake process for all clients and will assist the fitness professional in developing customized fitness programs to enhance a client’s well-being.
Chapter 13: Integrated Training and the OPT™ Model
After complete interpretations of assessment results, a comprehensive training program can be developed through application of specific acute variables defined in the NASM OPT™ Model.
Chapter 14: Flexibility Training Concepts
Learn the scientific rationale for flexibility training, proper stretching exercises, stretches for beginners, and more within this chapter of the course.
Chapter 15: Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
After complete interpretations of assessment results, a comprehensive training program can be developed through application of specific acute variables defined in the NASM OPT™ Model.
Chapter 16: Core Training Concepts
After complete interpretations of assessment results, a comprehensive training program can be developed through application of specific acute variables defined in the NASM OPT™ Model.
Chapter 17: Balance Training Concepts
The ability to maintain postural control or balance is a fundamental component of performance, injury resistance, and rehabilitation that follows an injury. Learn how to incorporate balance training within your clients’ programming.
Chapter 18: Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
You will learn how to explain plyometric training and its three phases, summarize the benefits of the modality, identify proper progressions, and teach proper cueing techniques.
Chapter 19: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
Speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training is a useful and effective method of fitness training that stimulates muscular, neurological, connective tissue, and even cardiovascular fitness adaptations.
Chapter 20: Resistance Training Concepts
You will learn how to summarize resistance training principles to clients, categorize exercises for different types of goals and adaptations, and employ safe methods and resistance training variables.
Chapter 21: The Optimum Performance Training® Model
Creating and modifying exercise programs for clients can be a complicated process because there are many variables to consider, including the client’s goals, their tolerance for exercise, and their unique physical abilities and medical history. The Optimum Performance Training® Model makes it simple.
Chapter 22: Introduction to Exercise Modalities
Within this chapter you will learn how to categorize different exercise modalities, describe their uses depending on different clients, and determine the correct resistance and proprioceptive uses on an individual basis.
Chapter 23: Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
This chapter covers important information and recommendations for assessing and designing exercise programs for clients with selected chronic health conditions or functional limitations.
Successful completion of the final exam is required to become a Certified Personal Trainer. You have 2 exam options:
Option 1. NASM Personal Trainer Certificate (Non-Proctored Exam)
This non-proctored and open-book exam has 100 questions and requires a passing grade of 70%. This exam is administered online only. You will have 3 hours to complete the exam, and you must take the exam within 180 days of your enrollment date.
Option 2. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam)
The NCCA is a nationally recognized third-party agency that accredits certification programs which are able to meet and comply with its standards. The NCCA exam is a nationally accredited exam. This closed-book exam has 120 questions. You must pass with a scaled score of 70 or better. This proctored exam can be administered either in-person or online, and you will have 2 hours to complete the test. You must take this exam within 180 days of your enrollment date.
The choice is yours, and selecting which exam to take will depend on your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? We've Got Answers.
Why should I choose NASM to become a Certified Personal Trainer?
As one of the most trusted sources of fitness training certifications in the world, NASM is a distinguished name that will stand out to fitness employers. When you choose NASM for your Personal Trainer certification, you'll get access to world-class fitness experts, your top choice of gyms to work for, and much more:
- Peer-Reviewed Content from the Brightest Minds in the Industry
- State-of-the-Art Digital Learning Platform
- Programs Designed to Meet Multiple Learning Styles
- 35+ Years Of Experience Training Fitness Professionals
- 1.5M+ Fitness Professionals Trained
- 100+ Countries with NASM Fitness and Coach Professionals
- 14K+ Gym & Health Club Partnerships
- Optional NCCA Accreditation
- NCCA-Accredited Certification includes Job Guarantee Program**, CPR certification, specializations and more
How long does it take to complete the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program?
You can complete your personal training certification in as few as 4 weeks. In addition to its interactive multimedia-rich content, learning tools, resources, and comprehensive study-planning guide, you can also receive assistance from NPTA Master Trainers when questions arise.
Can I complete the Certified Personal Trainer program while working full-time?
You can complete this program and become a Certified Personal Trainer while also working full-time. The study material is 100% online and self-paced, and can be accessed on a computer, or a mobile device such as a phone or tablet.
What's the difference between the two Certified Personal Trainer exam types? Which one should I take?
You have the choice between two exams, a non-proctored Certificate exam, and a proctored NCCA-Accredited Certification exam. Here are some of the major differences between the two:
- The non-proctored exam has 100 questions; the proctored exam has 120 questions.
- You have 3 hours to complete the non-proctored exam; you have 2 hours to complete the proctored exam.
- The non-proctored exam is open-book; the proctored exam is not.
- The non-proctored exam confers a Certificate as a Personal Trainer; the proctored exam confers an NCCA-Accredited Certification as a Personal Trainer.
The choice of exam is up to you and in most cases simply depends on what your employer requires. You can also read this blog post to learn more about your options.
What's the Certified Personal Trainer final exam like?
The non-proctored, online-only exam contains 100 questions that must be answered within 3 hours. This exam is open-book, meaning you can refer to your study materials.
The proctored, NCCA-Accredited exam contains 120 questions that must be answered within 2 hours. This exam is closed-book, so you cannot refer to your study materials.
You will have 180 days from the date of registration to take either of the exam options. An extension for the exam can be purchased by contacting NPTA Student Care Support at +63-1800-1550-0129.
How is the Certified Personal Trainer final exam administered?
The non-proctored exam is administered online only.
The proctored, NCCA-Accredited exam can be taken online or in-person. For more information, read this blog post.
What if I do not pass my Certified Personal Trainer final exam?
For the non-proctored exam, you have 3 attempts to pass. If you do not pass after 3 attempts, a retest can be purchased by calling NPTA Student Care Support at +63-1800-1550-0129.
For the proctored, NCCA-Accredited exam, you have one attempt to pass. A retest can be purchased by calling NPTA Student Care Support at +63-1800-1550-0129.
Do I have to renew my Personal Trainer Certification?
You must recertify every two years to ensure that your Personal Trainer certification remains up-to-date with current best-practice guidelines and skills. You will be required to earn 2.0 NASM approved continuing education units (CEUs) every two-year period, which includes 1.9 CEUs from approved coursework and 0.1 CEUs from the mandatory CPR/AED certification.
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