Personal Trainer Courses?

[Jessy Springfield]

I was wondering what are the best courses to take for personal training?(from your experience) I have only read about and heard of the ACE and ISSA courses. What are the quality of these courses? Which one is better? Are they worth taking? If not what is the best route too learn the business and get a job? And are there anyother ones that I dont know about, online or not, that would lead me in the best direction in becoming a personal trainer?
Thank You.

 

[Pilot22]

http://exerciseetc.com/ace_prep.html is good to prepare for the ACE exam

 

[EL GAUCHO]

In the U.S, I would say N.A.S.M or A.C.S.M are the best...and even recognised here in europe.
Good luck

 

[lorenzo79]

NSCA-the exam is more difficult and u can realy lear something .
ACSM -is more focus on rehabilitation and thigs like theat but still a great exam and u have a practical test with a commision
NASM is ok but the course is not that complex as the two

 

[profits]

Jessie, I would highly recommend any one of these. These are all accredited.

ACSM, NASM, NSCA, NCSF, NFPT, ACE, CI, SCIRION...

Also consider ISSA (I don't think they are accredited, but they are good.)

Look at each of these, and find out which is best for you. I hope this helps!

Regards,

Jim

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[Isaac79]

I have ACE, Bally's told me they liked ACE, so I read the book and passed the test and they never hired me. So I really don't know what the best certificate is. IMO most of them are kinda worthless, but I felt I need a piece of paper to get hired, but it didn't work out for me yet.

 

[DBoh9]

The large health club chain that I work for has narrowed their accepted certifications/organizations down to 6. I would say of those 6, the 3 most reputable are from the NSCA, NASM, and ACSM. I cover these in depth on my site at http://www.my-personal-trainer-school.com

 

[ShowKidd]

also if you wanna go to a real school in person go to http://www.nationalpersonaltraininginstitute.com/ that is where i am going and i have learned a ton so far, i have people that have been certified asking ME questions and i am not even half way done with the class. it is a 500 hour coarse and here are the things they cover

Course Hours
Legal Guidelines & Business Management 8
Health Screening & Fitness 8
Cardio Respiratory Fitness 24
Muscular Strength & Endurance 3
Strength Training Program Design 145
Communication & Teaching 2
Flexibility & Stretching 6
Human Anatomy & Physiology 100
Nutrition 100
Musculoskeletal Injuries, Emergency Procedures & Injury Rehab 10
Personal Training Advertising & Marketing 2
Adherence & Motivation 3
Fitness Center Etiquette 3
Fitness Director Position 2
Fitness Center Sales & Marketing 3
Fitness Sales and Marketing 4
Special Health Concerns 2
CPR & First Aid 5
Current Events 3
Final Review & Test (Theory) 9
Final Review & Test (Practical) 8
Practical 50
Total Hours 500

i am not a rep trying to sell you on it just so you know, check out your area and see it for yourself.

 

[mm107]

i have NASM CD's =] and the booklets

 

[lorenzo79]

yea , me too ,and i have NSCA and NFPT to . So someone have ACSM , maybe we trade. I can give nasm + nfpt on ACSM , I'm just courious to see haw they structured the information.
any thoughts on other books or materials to exachange.I have a big colection.
actualy i'm just searching for tudor bompa periodization book, I don't want 2 buy it ,is not in my buget 4 the moment, but i can trade.