NASM certification test

mustangmelish · 02-11-2009, 09:15 AM

I'm getting ready to take my nasm certification exam and I have 2 questions.
I know you have to be CPR/AED certified, but it doesn't say if it is for adult, or adult and child. Does anyone know?

And is the exam basically the same as the practice exam online? If it is, I'm not worried, if it's not, I want to be ready to be blindsided haha.

Edit: just kidding, i looked at the front of the certification handbook and it says "adult cpr and aed certification" so nevermind on that first question!

atx1975 · 02-11-2009, 09:24 AM

From what I heard it is NOT like the practice exam online that the best resources are the book, study guide and workshop.

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Originally Posted by mustangmelish

I'm getting ready to take my nasm certification exam and I have 2 questions.
I know you have to be CPR/AED certified, but it doesn't say if it is for adult, or adult and child. Does anyone know?

And is the exam basically the same as the practice exam online? If it is, I'm not worried, if it's not, I want to be ready to be blindsided haha.

Edit: just kidding, i looked at the front of the certification handbook and it says "adult cpr and aed certification" so nevermind on that first question!

klipsch · 02-12-2009, 08:25 AM

What was discussed in the workshop regarding the exam is key. The instructors probably pointed out exactly what type of questions you could expect and to be prepared for. Wish I could help you more, but from what I've heard, the exam is different (easier) then when I took it several years back.

Best of luck!

TKOtheKDR · 02-12-2009, 09:07 AM

I finished up my BS in Sports Medicine back in 2003 (magna cum laude--not bragging, just for credibility), and I don't ever remember hearing of NASM.

The two certifications that I remember that were a big deal were ACSM and NCSA. If you have the $$, I'd go for one of those.

Good luck, though!

Apachhe2 · 02-12-2009, 10:34 AM

the real test wasn't anything like the practice exam. it had a lot of the same material, but the questions are worded a lot differently. it won't be too bad though if you are fairly comfortable with the material.

mustangmelish · 02-12-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Apachhe2

the real test wasn't anything like the practice exam. it had a lot of the same material, but the questions are worded a lot differently. it won't be too bad though if you are fairly comfortable with the material.

alright thats good to hear. planning on taking it in a week or so

gqgiant · 02-13-2009, 04:11 PM

hey quick question, I just signed up for this cert. today and was wondering how long you've been studying it for, and if you had any background experiences. I only have a BA in Biology (main focus was on biomechanics and the like) and was wondering if that would give me some familiarity with the material NASM provides.

OminousD27 · 02-14-2009, 07:36 PM

the exam is the same format, but its different, if you know the material you'll be fine.

kelvinmiller24 · 02-14-2009, 09:40 PM

The test was pretty easy and I don't have a science background, I would focus on page 169 which is the chart for the movement assessment and know the acute variables. If you pretty much follow the study guide that is available on NASM website and have a good understanding of what you are studying then passing the test should be a breeze.

ShreddedSmiles · 03-05-2009, 02:26 PM

very helpful info I'm helping my wife atudyto take it in two months

Fritz311 · 03-06-2009, 02:45 AM

Just know all the assesments and what to do in each situation and you will be good all the nutrition questions are easy make sure you understand program design