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The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) is a professional, member-driven, education and credentialing organization for personal trainers and exercise science professionals. The NCSF is committed to serving the public through research, service, and advancement of the movement sciences. The NCSF Board for Certification serves as the governing authority over the personal trainer certification program, setting regulatory standards. In addition, the Board for Certification provides ... moreThe National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) is a professional, member-driven, education and credentialing organization for personal trainers and exercise science professionals. The NCSF is committed to serving the public through research, service, and advancement of the movement sciences. The NCSF Board for Certification serves as the governing authority over the personal trainer certification program, setting regulatory standards. In addition, the Board for Certification provides professional advocacy, oversees legislative activity, and collaborates with organizations and universities to disseminate valid, evidence-based information to stakeholders. The organization encourages you to learn more about career opportunities within the personal trainer profession and the process of gaining certified status. less
Websitewww.ncsf.org
Address
13501 SW 136 Street, suite 102
Miami, FL 33186
Phone Number800-772-6273

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Certified Personal Trainer Credential

NCCA-Accredited Cert.
DescriptionThe decision to pursue NCSF Personal Trainer Certification is an important step in being recognized as a competent practitioner within the field of Personal Training. Earning the NCSF credential distinguishes more than a credible level of expertise; it signifies an aptitude and commitment to one’s profession. The NCSF Board for Certification sets competency standards to protect the public, signify quality in practice capabilities, and identify qualified Personal Trainers to employers within the health & fitness industry. The NCSF Personal Trainer Certification is the preeminent fitness certification backed by full legal defensibility. The certification exam is developed and administered in complete compliance with the strictest standards for testing and measurement as set forth by the American Psychological Association, the American Educational Research Association, the National Council on Measurement in Education, the Association of Test Publishers, the Buros Institute for Assessment Consultation and Outreach, and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. The Board has developed the first industry-unified, standardized Personal Trainer Certification using input from over 20,000 surveys of facility owners, fitness managers, experts from academia, health professionals and practicing personal trainers. The result of the most expansive job task analysis in the fitness industry is a true measure of professional qualification and subsequent valid and reliable exams that hold up under legal scrutiny. The Personal Trainer Certification Exam was developed by subject matter experts from throughout the United States under the management and administration of Prometric, the de facto standard in professional test administration. The certification exam is offered internationally, locations six days a week throughout North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. The Board for Certification testing service provides Personal Trainer Certification Exam candidates with full access to the latest testing technology, award-winning customer service and flexible exam scheduling one would come to expect for the industry’s premier Personal Trainer Certification.
AccreditationNCCA
Course Material Price $299.00
Exam Price $199.00
Exam Delivery Method Proctored In Person
Practical Exam Required
Prerequisite
Renewal Period2 years
CECs/CEUs per renewal period0
Renewal Fee35
Term Used for Continuing EducationContinuing Education Unit (CEU)
One Hour of Continuing Education Equals0 CEU
CategoryPersonal Trainer

Questions and Answers About National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF)

how many ceu's are recieved for completing the NCSF certification?

1 Answer | Asked by Sandra Chavez 553 days ago

I'm a 44 year old who would love to inspire other women about fitness and get certified. Where should I start?

20 Answers | Asked by Betty Ault 758 days ago
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IDEA Continuing Education Approved By NCSF

Boot Camp Complete - CEC Course
NCSF 1.50, and 25 other agencies
Extreme Interval Training - CEC Course
NCSF 1.50, and 21 other agencies
Cut to the Core - CEC Course
NCSF 1.00, and 15 other agencies
Metabolic Syndrome Course
NCSF 1.00, and 14 other agencies
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Cynthia Vespia
On Jul 14, 2011
NCSF is a complete course that is standard of most PT Certification Courses. Some of the information gets very technical however.
The best part of NCSF is the hands-on workshops. If you're taking the NCSF test for personal training I recommend going to one of the workshops.

-Cynthia Vespia
www.OriginalCynAdvertising.com

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