ACE Personal trainer cert.

[cooper250]

Has anyone here taken this exam?if so how hard was it?im laid off from work and im trying to finish studying the manual while i have the time ect.any pointers.thx!

 

[YoungNJacked]

make sure if u work privately or in a corporate gym that it is recognized. ACE is one of if not the easiest PT cert to attain.

 

[GymDudeVA]

cooper250: I took it. Not that easy. Some tricky multiple-choice questions. Definitely study the manual, and do the workbook if you have it. Do the sample test if you have it. It is worth it to buy the sample test they have on-line for sale, so you can get used to the way they ask questions. Don't memorize the more complex formulas, but do know the basic ones (e.g., how to calculate ideal bodyweight). Similarly, you don't have to know all the muscles, but do know the biggest ones (e.g., the names of the 4 quadriceps, the rotator cuff ones, etc.). They ask questions about all areas, so pay attention to ethics, assessment, etc etc.

As for "easiest". there are lots of easier ones. They're just not accredited and recognized like ACE. I think ACE used to be easier, but they revamped their program. I think the pass rate for the exam is like 66%, so it is no cake-walk. I don't think there are many gyms that don't recognize ACE nowadays. Most places will just be glad you have ANY reputable certification.

 

[cooper250]

thx gymdueva for the advice.quite helpful actualy.from what ive seen all golds la fitness gyms ect. except ace.also i ordered all the workbooks flash cards ect. when puchaseing the manuals.thx again!

 

[Michaelthomasj]

Yeah I took it years ago. I did very well on the exam, but i am a science nut. Just make sure you look at their exam help guides. The information is all there. Good luck bud.

 

[dropshot001]

one of the biggest challenges with the certification is answering the question the way that they want you to answer it. their answers are often times a lot different from how a "normal" person would go about addressing the question.

 

[totalrecomp]

one of the biggest challenges with the certification is answering the question the way that they want you to answer it. their answers are often times a lot different from how a "normal" person would go about addressing the question.

That and there are times that I flat out disagree with the "correct" answer. Cant think of an example but it has happened in a few classes.

 

[tsimehc75]

That and there are times that I flat out disagree with the "correct" answer. Cant think of an example but it has happened in a few classes.

i agree,i looked through a nfpt book a while back and found many mistakes..also cant think of one at the moment,but remember tellijg the guy who owned it that there are mistakes in here...