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Failed the NASM Exam

by Amanda
(Austin, TX)

So I thought I was well prepared for the NASM exam after spending about an hour each day for about 4 weeks and following the NASM study guide, online practice exams on the NASM website, reading the text and watching the DVD's.

I was confident going in to test and got a score of 63! Does anyone have a streamlined review process or tips to help before I spend $99 and go retest? Thanks for any help you may provide!

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Take the OPT course before you retest
by: Anonymous

I got my NASM certification about 3 months ago but I still felt shaky. I immediately went to the OPT 2 day training course. This is a great course and will clarify any confusion you might have on what you really need to know. If you bought the full package including the book, DVD's and test, this seminar comes with it. If not take the class and you will feel very confident. Nothing prepares you for the NASM exam like hands on experiences.

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practice makes perfect
by: Amanda (also!)

You may have gone though the materials too fast. Four weeks doesn't really sound like time enough for all the info to really stick. I just passed the NASM exam about three weeks ago. I started studying at the end of May.
With one last chapter to read, I left my book behind on a trip. This had me somewhat worried! I spent the next two weeks taking the practice exam over and over and over again. Sometimes three or four times a day. The questions that I answered wrong I printed out and used as study material. Each time I took the practice test it would throw in some different questions. The final questions may not be exact. Some are worded differently, and some have more than one answer. In which case, chose the answer that best suits the question.
So, my suggestion to you would be, review your book carefully, and take the practice exam a thousand times!!

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NASM test
by: Anonymous

Hi Amanda,

So, when I recently took my NASM exam I was surprised at the detail in some areas that really wasn't communicated in any of the exam prep materials (of which there isn't a heck of a lot!).

I would make sure you have the blood pressure section down really well, as well as which muscles are underactive/overactive and their corresponding exercises.

I believe the guys you would have taken your workshop with have some guide they can send you for exam prep that is different from the work book or the online practice exam. Did you take the workshop?

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Don't give up on NASM
by: Anonymous

Don't be discouraged. I passed the NASM exam on my first attempt however I had to draw heavily on my past education. I was a certified paramedic and had ample course work in anatomy and physiology. Even with that I thought NASM was a tough exam. Hang in there, you can pass the NASM exam.

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I took the NASM test after one week of cramming
by: Anonymous

Just memorize the following

1. the anatomy of the core

2. the opt model of training going from their balance to strength to power

3. their definitions of flexibility

and take the NASM sample exams non stop until you really know it

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We Can Do It!
by: Debra

Hi, Amanda:

I failed the NASM exam on my first time too. I was told the three main areas to know are:

1. Exercise Technique

2. Program Design

3. Fitness Assessment

Those were my weak areas. I'm still studying now. I wish us both the best!

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DITTO
by: Kimberly

Hi I failed as well with about the same score. I was ticked. I studied for 2 months and got 90% on the practice exam. What I have done is just take a 3 week break and now that I am studying again it is easier to understand and not as stressful. for sure i noticed on the exam its all in how they word the questions. ie. what happens with diastolic pressure is it a) louder b) quiter c) fades away d) increases sound **** well we know that diastolic pressure pumps blood away from the heart so it must be "C" - just think about everthing backwards - if the muscle is concentric then what is ecentric - the material does jump into some heavy duty stuff with out much prep if one is not used to studying human physics. Good luck and one can only hope

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help
by: alink

ditto. i am retesting a week from today HELP

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Understand...don't memorize
by: Adam

For those of you struggling with the NASM test, really take the time to learn and understand the material taught in the program. Trying to memorize the material won't do you or your clients any good.

It's true that the practice test isn't very similar to the actual test, but the fact is, if you know how the body works and reacts to training/nutrition you should do fine on the test. Everything is connected: physiology-human movement-fitness assessment-program design. If you don't understand exercise physiology and human movement/biomechanics you can't perform a competent assessment and design a proper program that will deliver results.

So, take your time and really absorb the information because it's a great cert - modern, updated, and head & shoulders above most certifications!

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