I have been asked my numerous friends about the process of becoming a certified personal trainer. I have laid out the steps in today’s post:
1. Find an accredited organization like ACE, AFFA or NASSM that will issue you a cert
2. Do research what are your goals? Where do you want to work? These answers will help you decide who you want to get your cert from
3. Buy your study materials ( I recommend practice exams)
4. Study for the exam (do you have a background in exercise science? If not allow more time for prep)
5. Register for the exam (you can register online)
6. Take the exam (some sites allow you to take the exam on a computer in a monitored environment)
Ok so you passed the test now what? In order to WORK you need to also have:
1. Current CPR
2. Continue your certification yearly with CECs (continuing education credits)
• If you are an independent contractor like me then you need to purchase insurance to cover yourself and your client.
• If you want to know how to manage your own business that’s another blog. First get your cert and maintain it!
Bottom line:
Do your research and only go after your PT cert if you really, really want it!!
2 comments:
SO what kind of classes did you take to help you prepare yourself? and you did take nutrition classes too right?
I took a basic nutrition class before I took the exam but I studied much of the materials from what the certification had to offer (ACE.) Taking classes will help significantly but it isn't necessary.
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