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NCSF Certification
The NCSF exam is often taken at the completion of many of the programs offered through personal trainer schools. In addition, NCSF education classes can be taken for college credit through the American Council on Education in Washington, D.C. Prerequisites to Completing the ProgramThere are no prerequisites for completing the NCSF certification program. However, you must study the course materials for certain modules and lessons prior to beginning your training course. If you use the program in conjunction with other programs, such as physical therapist, you will have some prerequisites in order to finish that program. Are you Interested in If you have no experience in kinesiology or biology, you will find the NCSF certification course to be very challenging. NCSF recommends that you take some courses in these areas so that you are familiar with the way the human body moves, the different muscle groups and the chemical processes that occur in the body. All of these things will make it easier for you to follow and complete the program, which is generally pretty fast paced. Ways to complete programYou have three ways to complete the NCSF certification program. You can take a weekend workshop, attend a training school, or self study. Both the workshop and self study require extensive work. There are no shortcuts for earning this certification. So here is the rundown of each of your options. WorkshopThis two day long course offers hands on learning for candidates who want a learning encounter that is enhanced and progressive. Once registered, you will receive a package containing your course materials. This package includes the text book, study guide manual, lecture outline notes, a step-by-step lesson plan and a CD-ROM of the concepts of training. You will also receive the NCSF Personal Training Technique and Assessment DVD. Training SchoolThe NCSF Training School offers a 35 hour hands on training program spread over 8 weeks. This learning structure offers maximum supervision and more of a school setting with each class addressing specific, pertinent topics. There are class rooms lessons with lectures are combined with interactive labs. Self StudyHome study and self paced learning are becoming quite popular. The NCSF self study course for personal training addresses the same subject matter as the workshop course as well as the training school. Once you register for the NCSF Personal Training Home Study Course, you will receive the same course materials package.The obvious difference in the home study course is that the real life application of exercise theory is not possible. Instead, students are shown how to perform various training techniques and exercise assessments using videos. Program CostsThe cost of each program includes the materials necessary as well as any applicable shipping and handling charges that may apply. Materials: Training School Materials: Self Study Materials:
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The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) provides the well known CPT certification for personal trainers. The NCSF certification is recognized by most national fitness facility chains, is accredited by the NCCA and is considered to be a reputable certification throughout the industry.
The workshop is taught by a NCSF certified instructor. It is intended to review existing knowledge and reinforce specific concepts. It helps students to take theories and instruction out of the textbooks and into real life practice. Students will have the opportunity to review and assess client profiles and make recommendations on activity based on those profiles. To get the most out of the workshop, it is recommended that it be used as a review for the material you have already learned using the course materials. 
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