Should I go for the ACE CPT?

[Blkipper]

I have been studying with the NSCA for 4 months now . I took the exam today and unfortunately failed by 10 points . I know that it's one of the hardest certs to get and I have never been certified before. I also have some college in the sports field . I seen online that ACE is one of the easiest nationally recognized certs out there . Should I try for that first , get used to the personal training profession, then take NSCA again ? should I spend some much time studying for ACE when I studied so much of NSCA? Also is ACE associated with the NSCA ?

[Ronin4help]

I have been studying with the NSCA for 4 months now . I took the exam today and unfortunately failed by 10 points . I know that it's one of the hardest certs to get and I have never been certified before. I also have some college in the sports field . I seen online that ACE is one of the easiest nationally recognized certs out there . Should I try for that first , get used to the personal training profession, then take NSCA again ? should I spend some much time studying for ACE when I studied so much of NSCA? Also is ACE associated with the NSCA ?

It's hard trading in your Mercedes for a Honda, but if the benefits out way the embarrassment then go for it.

[amsgator]

I have been studying with the NSCA for 4 months now . I took the exam today and unfortunately failed by 10 points . I know that it's one of the hardest certs to get and I have never been certified before. I also have some college in the sports field . I seen online that ACE is one of the easiest nationally recognized certs out there . Should I try for that first , get used to the personal training profession, then take NSCA again ? should I spend some much time studying for ACE when I studied so much of NSCA? Also is ACE associated with the NSCA ?

If all you want is a Mickey Mouse certification to get started, ACTION is by far the cheapest NCCA accredited certification available. Lifetime certification for $249 plus a $60 exam fee. That includes books, study guides, etc. Or as low as $59 for just the book, plus $60 exam fee.

I can't post a link so copy/paste their website if you want to check it out. actioncertification.org

Personally, I'd stick with NSCA. Buy the study questions (if you haven't already), see what you need help with, and retake the test.

[Ronin4help]

If all you want is a Mickey Mouse certification to get started, ACTION is by far the cheapest NCCA accredited certification available. Lifetime certification for $249 plus a $60 exam fee. That includes books, study guides, etc. Or as low as $59 for just the book, plus $60 exam fee.

I can't post a link so copy/paste their website if you want to check it out. actioncertification.org

Personally, I'd stick with NSCA. Buy the study questions (if you haven't already), see what you need help with, and retake the test.

The NCCA is an embarrassment. As long as the study materials contain words, they will accredited it.

[amsgator]

The NCCA is an embarrassment. As long as the study materials contain words, they will accredited it.

And all most big box gyms care about is that you're cert is NCCA accredited cuz insurance. If we are already downgrading to ACE we might as well keep going and save the money.

[Ronin4help]

And all most big box gyms care about is that you're cert is NCCA accredited cuz insurance. If we are already downgrading to ACE we might as well keep going and save the money.

Good point.

[BC02]

Good point.

most gyms dont accept ACTION cert even though its accreditted

[amsgator]

most gyms dont accept ACTION cert even though its accreditted

Most gyms aren't big box gyms either. The globo gyms here (which means anywhere they franchise) will take anyone who can sell hours/memberships and is insurable.

[Ronin4help]

Most gyms aren't big box gyms either. The globo gyms here (which means anywhere they franchise) will take anyone who can sell hours/memberships and is insurable.

This is pretty much true.