Personal training course in my community college

[qdiddy69]

So i was reading my course catalog and theirs an Exercise Science-Personal Training program in which the classes are:

Sports and excercise nutrition
sports and exercise psychology
first aind and safety
health/fitness leader
foundations of healht education and health behavior

now i know all these courses arent required to pass a simple ace exam, which of the courses would be required minimum to be able to pass the exam

[saint sinner x]

Originally Posted by qdiddy69

So i was reading my course catalog and theirs an Exercise Science-Personal Training program in which the classes are:

Sports and excercise nutrition
sports and exercise psychology
first aind and safety
health/fitness leader
foundations of healht education and health behavior

now i know all these courses arent required to pass a simple ace exam, which of the courses would be required minimum to be able to pass the exam

its called community college cause everyone in the community could go to it lol.

[qdiddy69]

Originally Posted by saint sinner x

its called community college cause everyone in the community could go to it lol.

ok... that does a good job at answering my question

btw your bending over in your avi talking into a mic....

[carl.c]

I think the last one is the only one you would'nt need. I only know about the ace test questions from the posts on this sight. So take it with a grain of salt.

[jando]

better off taking an anatomy course

[carl.c]

True, one can never have to much anatomy.

[qdiddy69]

im really looking for just the bare mininum, i remeber a freind telling me he passed the test after taking 1(or 2?) classes and it wasnt too hard, i think ill be able to pass it with a cpr cert and just the core classes needed for the test

[qdiddy69]

Originally Posted by jando

better off taking an anatomy course

cool, so any basic anatamy course will get me ready for the exam?

[carl.c]

Not sure what you mean. It sounds like you are looking to do just the minumum required to be a trainer? If thats the case please don't go into this feild. We have enought people who know just the minumum and they are ruining the reputation of thoughts of us who put in lots of time and money learning all we could. Don't mean to come off like a d***k but tired of people looking to do the minumum.

[carl.c]

Oopa sis'nt read yoru first post. Please don't get into this feild we don't need
anymore people who want to hald ass it.

[qdiddy69]

Originally Posted by carl.c

Not sure what you mean. It sounds like you are looking to do just the minumum required to be a trainer? If thats the case please don't go into this feild. We have enought people who know just the minumum and they are ruining the reputation of thoughts of us who put in lots of time and money learning all we could. Don't mean to come off like a d***k but tired of people looking to do the minumum.

in all honesty the certification to become a P.T. is a joke, their is no reason to take 4 years worth of courses if you just plan on being a P.T. when you can accomplish it in 1 semester not even going to school full time. A good personal trainer isnt made from a degree or a certification, its experience,communication skills and knowledge of training.

[carl.c]

This is the problem with this indusdry to many people who think its easy and no real educationis needed. If you think certs are a joke then sit for the NSCA cscs and tell us how good you do. Please post when you are going to do this since its ajoke you should beable to take it cold and pass.

[tomdecel]

You may want to start out by taking a spelling course.

[Arte_Suave]

Originally Posted by qdiddy69

So i was reading my course catalog and theirs an Exercise Science-Personal Training program in which the classes are:

Sports and excercise nutrition
sports and exercise psychology
first aind and safety
health/fitness leader
foundations of healht education and health behavior

now i know all these courses arent required to pass a simple ace exam, which of the courses would be required minimum to be able to pass the exam

Those all sound like good classes. I'm currently registered to undergo the same type of studies, but I've also added some others in as well that will definitely help in the field. Interpersonal communication, and some marketing classes are some good courses to take as well. And ask around your local gyms to see what cert they would recommend, and prefer. 100% of the gyms I called all prefer the NASM exam. ACE is a good exam as well, but most require you to at least have the NASM exam. Good luck.

[qdiddy69]

Originally Posted by Arte_Suave

Those all sound like good classes. I'm currently registered to undergo the same type of studies, but I've also added some others in as well that will definitely help in the field. Interpersonal communication, and some marketing classes are some good courses to take as well. And ask around your local gyms to see what cert they would recommend, and prefer. 100% of the gyms I called all prefer the NASM exam. ACE is a good exam as well, but most require you to at least have the NASM exam. Good luck.

finally some1 who actually posts something constructive and helpful

[qdiddy69]

Originally Posted by carl.c

This is the problem with this indusdry to many people who think its easy and no real educationis needed. If you think certs are a joke then sit for the NSCA cscs and tell us how good you do. Please post when you are going to do this since its ajoke you should beable to take it cold and pass.

i think the point of this thread was to figure out what i will be doing in order to get that cert.

[carl.c]

qdiddy69: You started out asking what was the minumum required to pass a cert.
I recommened all but the last cource listed.
It is you that came back with saying pt certs are a joke.
How can you be upset or amazed that you are attacked for only wanting to know the minumum to pass as you call then silly pt certs, on a sight for pt's ?
As I said before this industdry is hurting because people like you can get in with no or little knowledge. When you get a client and fail to help that person they reflexed that failure on all of us.
In past posts I have said there should be a national test to become a pt, once people pass the national test they can take specialty certs. This would keep people like you out of the industry and we can rebuild a tanted reputation.

[Rap_Rocky]

Right now I'm pursuing my A.A.S in Exercise Science/Personal Training. Although I don't have a certification, I can definitely get by with the courses, practical experience and knowledge I've accumulated thus far. Trust me, it takes more than anatomy and experience to be an established trainer. There's a science behind getting results for your clients and knowing how to not f*ck them up when they're under your supervision. If you're that hungry for a certification, just go to ExpertRating.com or try ACE. You'll need to know about client assessment and joint actions for that. Since you just want to be a trainer at a gym, go for ACE - but if you're trying to make this your life and earn a better living, working towards a related degree and a more recognized cert. is what you need to think about.

[qdiddy69]

Originally Posted by carl.c

qdiddy69: You started out asking what was the minumum required to pass a cert.
I recommened all but the last cource listed.
It is you that came back with saying pt certs are a joke.
How can you be upset or amazed that you are attacked for only wanting to know the minumum to pass as you call then silly pt certs, on a sight for pt's ?
As I said before this industdry is hurting because people like you can get in with no or little knowledge. When you get a client and fail to help that person they reflexed that failure on all of us.
In past posts I have said there should be a national test to become a pt, once people pass the national test they can take specialty certs. This would keep people like you out of the industry and we can rebuild a tanted reputation.

thanks for the advice, and i know that alot of personal trainers know next to nothing about their field. I myself spend hours just studying proper nutrition and excercise for my goals. I feel i can train poeple professionally now, i have had alot of friends ask me for weightlifting help and i know its not the same but they all are amazed at how much more i know then even their own coaches about strength training. Im asking for the minimum required because i only need to know what the test asks for. if i need to know the scientific name of every muscle in my body then thats what i should be learning in school, i feel ive learned enough in the gym and my personal studies to go this route and still be succesful.

and btw if they dont make a national test to be a cert why should a go the extra mile when it means next to nothing in the real world? personally i see no profit in spending more time and money then i need to

[My_own_design]

I got my Fitness Professional certification from a community college, and it was well worth if that is the field you want to go in. you won't believe the knowledge you will attain from these courses. Because of the courses i had aced my ACE exam, and the NSCA exam no problem. Now i'm working on getting my CSCS. You'd be surprised as to how many trainers out there in fitness clubs don't really know anything on fitness. Remember, you have to believe in what you're selling. Why not spend that extra money to become a well establisded trainer or fitness professional?