NCCPT is the stupidest certification in existance

[RodneyHamp]

I just started taking this course over the weekend, LOTS of info to learn. So far its going well. I am reading the files, watching the videos, then reading the pdfs again. I also have the sample questions and study guide handy to go through as I'm taking it. My wife was an Exercise Science major in college and works in Physical Therapy, so she also has materials which has helped me grasp some topics (I was a Math major in college and am currently a laid off HS math teacher). Some of the stuff is tough to grasp and memorize. I got through chapters 1 - 3, I plan on going back over those 3 again before I move on to the flexibility chapter.

[nodak22]

"To give you an example of how stupid it is, it was like being told you were going to take an exam over how to drive a car and then getting to the exam and having all the questions ask you about the chemical structure of gasoline. It was completely irrelevant both to the course and what you'd be doing in a gym as a personal trainer, and was very rage enducing.

Do NOT buy this certification. It is complete and total sh.it and a waste of time, effort, and money. You will not pass the exam without a PhD in Anatomy. Better yet, just go through med school. Maybe you'll be able to pass this PERSONAL TRAINER certification test "

I have taken the NCCPT test (90% on first try) and have seen the ISSA and ACE test requirements. The subject matter on all the tests seeems to be very similar in all three. Personally, I thought that the study material was in depth, but the test was pretty basic. I would want my fitness professional to know the subject matter on the test. If a person just watched the videos and ignored the manual, study guide and practice test, you probably won't be ready for the test. The certification is not that well known, but I definitely did not think it was a waste of time. The CEU opportunities are a decent quality also.

[trickstd]

Just took the exam today too and for anyone worried about it, study the study guide and answers and you will be fine, I did very decent and I am a complete moron when it comes to books...I didn't watch the videos either but did read thru the chapters and what really helped as well for anyone with a smartphone....download the quizlet app....search NCCPT just about everything but the business chapters is in there for u to study....and a lot of the stuff is worth knowing anyway, so good luck to all that are preparing for this exam