Day 7: Certification Specific Information

This section deals with all the differences between the various certifications. While most certifications have a lot in common, each certification provider has its own unique philosophy and agenda.

It is important to understand this and adjust for it when taking the exam. For example, some certifications are ultra conservative when it comes to safety and liability while others are more liberal.

Study the comments submitted by people who have taken the exams to get a better understanding of what you are facing. Review the links below for the certification exam that you are preparing for.

ACE Exam

You can read what other people have said about their experience with the ACE exam here. This is the best place to see the latest comments and discussions.

And here are some of the best posts...

Choose the most conservative answer

ACE Exam materials don't cover Program Design

The ACE exam is written by ACE

Refer to a medical professional

ACSM Exam

You can read what other people have said about their experience with the ACSM exam here. This is the best place to see the latest comments and discussions.

And here are some of the best posts...

Some ACSM exam tips

More tips

How I passed ACSM

Memorize the calculations

Choose the most correct answer

AFAA Exam

You can read what other people have said about their experience with the AFAA exam here. This is the best place to see the latest comments and discussions.

And here are some of the best posts...

Study before the AFAA workshop

Importance of the workshop

ISSA Exam

You can read what other people have said about their experience with the ISSA exam here. This is the best place to see the latest comments and discussions. Be sure to share your experience once you take the ISSA exam.

NASM Exam

You can read what other people have said about their experience with the NASM exam here and here. This is the best place to see the latest comments and discussions. The general consensus is that you should know how to apply the OPT model. They will show you an OPT chart with missing information and you must be able to fill in the blanks. You won't pass without knowing the OPT model thoroughly.

And here are some of the best posts...

Beware of the NASM practice test

I Failed the NASM exam (don't miss the comments)

Fooled by the NASM exam

How I passed NASM (a must read!)

More must know tips

Focus your study

more great tips

No Worries!

NSCA Exam

You can read what other people have said about their experience with the NSCA exam here. This is the best place to see the latest comments and discussions.

And here are some of the best posts...

Some CSCS questions

The Video questions

NCSF Exam

You can read what other people have said about their experience with the NCSF exam here. This is the best place to see the latest comments and discussions.

NESTA Exam

You can read what other people have said about their experience with the Nesta exam here. This is the best place to see the latest comments and discussions.

And here are some of the best posts...

Nesta exam questions

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