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AAAI-ISMA PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER
by: Leslie

I am curious how reputable this certification is in the real world. I graduated from nursing school in 1990 and I have taken classes to teach group fitness and personal training at the community college level. I have managed a health club, studied the ACE manual and have had direct success applying my knowledge to myself. I am 43 and lost over 40lbs. and about 15% body fat.
So I had a good basis of knowledge going into their certification seminar. I have to tell you it was very comprehensive. In addition to the multiple choice and A&P, they required demonstration of practical application, proper techniques and exercise variations. Someone walking into it with no prior education and experience in the field could never have passed it. In fact I was on pins and needles myself wondering how I did. I passed by the way.
What I really want to know is how the health and fitness field views this certification.
thanks
leslie

SAME QUESTION
by: lISA

I am 42, with a degree in Physical education and health. I have taught ages K-12 and coached 3 different varsity sports.
I want to update my knowledge and get a certification, but it's like buying a car. Everyone is trying to sell me on their program. I just want to do the one that has a strong reputation.
Any insights?
Lisa

Don't Buy the books
by: Rob

Paying for the books to read for the test was the biggest waste of money. The test is given based on a Power Point presentation. If you take notes and have a GREAT memory you might pass the first time. I did not pass the first or second time. I was not a good student in school, but missed passing by 4 points. I know plenty about personal training, much more than the 18-20 year old kids at my gym. I'm in my forties and I've been traing since 7th grade. The test really does not test your ability to plan a training session with an individual. It's more about saftey and big scientific words you'll never need agian. I want my $100.00 back.

clarification on certifications
by: Leslie

I have not received anything on my question about AAAI-ISMA however, I can assure you that ACE, AFAA and ACSM are 3 certifications that are highly reputable and respected widely. You are doubtful to be turned away due to the quality of your certification if you hold any one of these.
I do know ACE offers very comprehensive study programs for their test. Lisa, with your education I would only suggest you purchse thier manual and sign up for the online review (the one offered to your email address for free) and no doubt you will be fine.

disappointing program
by: Anonymous

I was referred to this personal training certification program by an owner of a gym I work at teaching martial arts. I have no prior experience in the field, have no experience or knowledge as I spoke to others who took the 2 day course with me who were students of psychiology, pharmacists, personal trainers previously etc.

I came into this program quite blind and very disappointed. I purchased the books, read all the material required, studied intensively and even went online for furthur knowledge only to find after the 2 day program there was NOTHING at all in the 2 day program on NUTRITION, nor was there anything in the book to study on NUTRITION, no scenario to work on nor did the teacher have us practice or talk about it. The teacher kept saying don't worry about this part.

Some people did not buy the book and were worried about remembering 24 muscles to be identified, he said it won't be on the test. But lo and behold it was on it and my memory wasn't as good as I had hoped! Obviously I did not pass and I knew it once I looked at the 5 page test and ALL that was not covered, all that I did not know from experience. Just wish there were more heads up what to study and also the 2 day program wish it was all that was included. I'm so disappointed. Now I have to wait to find another place where i can take the test again. That is if i want too.

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I was referred to this personal training certification program by an owner of a gym I work at teaching martial arts. I have no prior experience in the field, have no experience or knowledge as I spoke to others who took the 2 day course with me who were students of psychiology, pharmacists, personal trainers previously etc. I came into this program quite blind and very disappointed. I purchased the books, read all the material required, studied intensively and even went online for furthur knowledge only to find after the 2 day program there was NOTHING at all in the 2 day program on NUTRITION, nor was there anything in the book to study on NUTRITION, no scenario to work on nor did the teacher have us practice or talk about it. The teacher kept saying don't worry about this part. Some people did not buy the book and were worried about remembering 24 muscles to be identified, he said it won't be on the test. But lo and behold it was on it and my memory wasn't as good as I had hoped! Obviously I did not pass and I knew it once I looked at the 5 page test and ALL that was not covered, all that I did not know from experience. Just wish there were more heads up what to study and also the 2 day program wish it was all that was included. I'm so disappointed. Now I have to wait to find another place where i can take the test again. That is if i want too.

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