studying ACE

[bigredelts]

Im studying at home for the PT test, and im trying to comprehend and remember everything i am reading, but the book is like 500 pages...i am just having difficulty picking out what is important over the rest...anyone taken the ACE test? and if so, how much of each chapter was on the test?? i am really studying hard on the anatomy chapters. Thanks to anyone with advice

[Quarter Nelson]

There really isn't that much on anatomy. A lot of it is trainer-client relationship. All the different heart rate formulas are important. Remember to know what your "scope of practice" is according to ACE when you take it. The science-y stuff isn't going to be on there much.

I haven't actually taken the exam (I will next month), just some practice ones.

[cxm]

Im studying at home for the PT test, and im trying to comprehend and remember everything i am reading, but the book is like 500 pages...i am just having difficulty picking out what is important over the rest...anyone taken the ACE test? and if so, how much of each chapter was on the test?? i am really studying hard on the anatomy chapters. Thanks to anyone with advice

For the anatomy, physiology and kinesiology there is not much just a couple of questions. The majority of the questions are on the later chapters from 5-15 I believe.

This link has a good outline for each chapter, just scroll down and check it out.

http://www.albemarle.org/department....e&relpage=7230

I would also suggest you at least buy one of the sample tests or the online version so you can get a feel for it.

[oigo72]

its not really that hard of an undertaking you just need to apply yourself

[bigredelts]

Great answers guys, alot of help, thank you....my next dilemma is that my old college is hosting a PT 3 day class organized by AFAA...everything together will cost a total of $528...this includes the test, the cert, a free fitness test, and an instructor helping guide the course...i have been hesitant to apply to this course for the money reasons and i am waiving the differences between ACE and AFAA...anyone have suggestions about the two? If one organization is more accredited then the other?

[Lonewolf24]

while I don't know anything about the other cert, I'm taking ACE and the program cost me 350 and the test was 250, so if all of that stuff is included and its a legitimate certification, go for it as real-life instruction and guidance will really help

CHECK, though, before sigining up-I almost did the same thing at my college but found out it required a 1 year commitment to them and I wouldn't be allowed to PT for anyone else during that time

[bjjbadboy]

is the ace test an online test??? i need to get re certified asap

[bigredelts]

while I don't know anything about the other cert, I'm taking ACE and the program cost me 350 and the test was 250, so if all of that stuff is included and its a legitimate certification, go for it as real-life instruction and guidance will really help

CHECK, though, before sigining up-I almost did the same thing at my college but found out it required a 1 year commitment to them and I wouldn't be allowed to PT for anyone else during that time

damn thats lame...but i saved big money by getting the ACE manual for like $60 so all id have to pay for is the test, so itd be cheaper doing that, and i know you have to spend money to make it, but this day in age...my money is tight so getting a decent cert and getting one step closer to training people is the better way to go