What do you think about NESTA certification?

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What do you think about NESTA certification?

by Pamela Gervais

Do you know anything about the personal trainer certification from NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Training Association)? This organization offers
a basic CD ROM course which includes the price of the certification test for almost the same price as the ACSM test alone. I would like some feed back from people who have completed this type of program and whether or not they were prepared adequately for the test. (The CD ROM format seems like it might be more organized than my doing this myself with three texts and review books).I know this company is based in California but the tests are given locally and the website looks good. Thanks for any input.

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NESTA can not be compared to ACSM
by: Katie - Admin

NESTA certification is a lot easier than ACSM and not as respected. It might get you in the door at the gym but you should check with them first. But don't expect to have full knowledge when you get certified...you will still need to put in the long study hours if you want to be a good trainer.

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by: buck

The disc has a pdf textbook which is about 300 pages and if you go through each chapter and use index cards to write down the test HINTS!! you will pass it no problem. I passed on the first try. If you do this certification i would work on getting an accredited cert until this becomes accredited. Possible early 2008. I hope this helps.

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Re: NESTA Cert
by: Anonymous

Go with AFAA. I failed the NESTA test by 8 questions because the text and videos do not prepare you enough for the test. I put in a lot of hours as well. AFAA also has a workshop for 3 days that helps out a lot.

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answer to Pamela...
by: Rachael

Hi Pamela,
The NESTA manual is on CD-ROM for cost purposes and ease of use, it provides you with all necessary information to pass the exam. The manual is very interactive and visually appealing. It also includes "exam-alerts" which tells you to study that particular content area as it may appear on the test. I was more than prepared for the exam and NESTA taught me how to apply what I studied with my client's during our training sessions together!

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