I am thinking about getting my first basic cert sometime soon. I have a couple questions though. How long does it take to prepare or study for the ACE exam. I am in my first year of college and the only time i could really devote to studying that would be over the summer. So my real question is could i study for 3 months if its enough time? And once i receive certification how long does it last for?
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05-06-2008, 04:25 PM #1Registered User
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Question on ACE cert
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05-07-2008, 06:39 PM #2Registered User
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05-07-2008, 10:03 PM #3Registered User
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yea you can study and pass the ACE exam in a 3 month period
I'm not sure how long it lasts as I never took it. I got my ACSM and NSCA cert's first.
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05-08-2008, 11:51 AM #4Registered User
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There is a 12 week training program, which would work pretty well for ya. You can test anytime after that.Originally Posted by Sikk
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05-08-2008, 06:26 PM #5
How long it takes is up to you. I took 3 months and felt it was adequate but I already had 2 certs and over a year experience. The study guides give you an outline to keep you on track. If you do a certain level of studying each week, it doesn't get overwhelming.
The cert is good for 2 years, I think - double check on their website, but you can take continuing ed classes to keep current indefinitely. The cont ed classes are as simple as reading the newsletter and answering some questions up to taking some mini specialities certs or other full certifications.
I've gotten the pt cert, the lifestyle and weight management cert and the older population specialization.
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05-08-2008, 06:48 PM #6World's Strongest Model
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dont mean to hijack the thread, but my books will be on my doorstep tomorrow. I also plan on going gun ho into this and studying very frequently. How much do you think I'd have to study to be ready for the test in a month? I havent even seen the books yet, so I could be completely wrong about being able to get it done in a month. I'd like to try though. Also I'm very good with anatomy and exercises already.
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05-08-2008, 06:57 PM #7Only one way to find out.Originally Posted by b~rad
In the back of the book it talks about what makes up the tests and what's worth the most points. Skim the book and take the practice tests to pinpoint where you need to concentrate your studying. Don't plan on doing much else for the next month.
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05-08-2008, 06:59 PM #8World's Strongest Model
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I dont haha. School is almost out and I will have plenty of free timeOriginally Posted by Be-Be
Only one way to find out. In the back of the book it talks about what makes up the tests and what's worth the most points. Skim the book and take the practice tests to pinpoint where you need to concentrate your studying. Don't plan on doing much else for the next month.
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weighted pull ups- 100X5 Wide grip70X8
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Deadlift-585
Farmers hold-295 each hand X32sec
cg incline-265
32 full range pull ups
In the back of the book it talks about what makes up the tests and what's worth the most points. Skim the book and take the practice tests to pinpoint where you need to concentrate your studying. Don't plan on doing much else for the next month.
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