The document discusses the requirements and process for obtaining various fitness certifications such as ACSM, ACE, and NSCA. It outlines the minimum eligibility requirements including being 18 years old and having a high school diploma. Candidates must take either a computer-based or paper-pencil exam depending on the certification, which includes multiple choice questions testing topics like exercise science, nutrition, and programming. Certifications are valid for 2-3 years and require continuing education credits to renew.
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2. The fitness professional is here to stay!
The fitness professional has carved out a niche
for himself in the world of competitive
careers.
Education and experience are both required to
make a true professional.
the fitness industry is growing fast and is
generating the requirement for a variety of
fitness professionals
3. Education through contact courses and distance
learning.
We coach for the personal trainer certifications of
A.C.S.M., A.C.E.,N.S.C.A.,A.F.F.A all U.S. based
organizations.
Workshops in various fitness/ wellness related topics
Guidance regarding fitness education, exams and
profession related queries.
Placement assistance.
Fitness products and books for sale. We give out only
original manuals, books and CD or DVDs.
4. ACSM Certified Personal Trainers are qualified to develop
and implement exercise programs for apparently healthy
individuals or those who have medical clearance to exercise.
Minimum Requirements for becoming an ACSM
Certified Personal TrainerSM
To become an ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM you must
meet all of the following minimum requirements:
18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Adult CPR certification with a practical skills
component (such as the American Heart Association or
American Red Cross)
5. Computer based testing at an authorized center
Candidate can chose the time and date of exam
according to slots available
150 questions for 800 marks
150 minutes to complete and submit the exam
All MCQ type questions
550/800 required to clear the exam
Instant results with certificate arriving after a gap
of 4-8 weeks.
6. Upon successful completion of the ACE Personal Trainer
Certification Exam, you will have demonstrated your
knowledge of:
Risk factor screening
Fitness assessment
Nutrition
Exercise science
Exercise programming and progressions
Instructional and spotting techniques
Lifestyle modification
Professional scope of practice
ELIGIBILITY 18 years of age and current CPR.
7. Paper- pencil exam at a specified time, date
and center in the city.
150 questions [MCQ]
180 minutes [MCQ]
500/800 required for clearing the exam
Results are usually declared after a 4-5 week
period with subsequent arrival of certificates.
8. A.C.S.M. -- valid for 3 years during which 45
continuing education points are to be collected.
A.C.E. -- valid for 2 years during which 2 CEC s
are to be collected
All certificates may be renewed by filling and
submitting a renewal form and renewal fee as
well as submitting proof of the collected
continuing education points.
9. Certification is proof that a basic minimum
standard of knowledge accepted
internationally, exists in the professional.
We expect all our students to uphold that
international standard in their individual
practices or employment in this profession.
10. Only well qualified faculty members conduct
classes.
It is NOT possible to cover every word in the
manuals, though we attempt to do complete
justice to the teaching process. It is the
responsibility of students to strive to understand,
read at home and ask their doubts wherever
applicable.
We conduct revisions and reviews of the syllabus
from time to time.
We conduct practice exams periodically too.