National Exercise & Sports Trainers Assn. (NESTA)
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| About | Since 1992, the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) has been a leader in innovative solutions for fitness, nutrition & wellness professionals, as well as club owners. We understand that there is much more to having a successful career than earning quality certifications. To reach the pinnacle of the industry's elite, you must have superior business skills, proven marketing strategies, entrepreneurship, career diversity and multiple revenue streams.
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| Website | www.nestacertified.com |
| Address | 30245 Tomas Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
| Phone Number | 877-348-6692 |
Certification/Training Types
NCCA-Accredited Cert.
| Description | The Personal Fitness Trainer Certification from The National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) is accredited by the NCCA. NESTA is dedicated to preparing and developing qualified fitness individuals to achieve a level of professional success that goes beyond the "average" personal trainer programs. |
| Accreditation | NCCA |
| Course Material Price | $449.00 |
| Exam Price | $249.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Proctored In Person |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | 4 years |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 4 |
| Renewal Fee | 149 |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Unit (CEU) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEU |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 Note: Exam Fee Included |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Unit (CEU) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEU |
| Category | Special Populations |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 Note: Exam Fee Included |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Nutrition |
| Description | Spencer Pilates ™ is the optimal blend of traditional Pilates exercises with modern advances in biomechanics and core training. When you become certified in Spencer Pilates ™, you are showing the fitness community and your clients that you are on the cutting edge of fitness and wellness technology. |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 Note: Exam Fee Included |
| Exam Price | $0.00 Note: Passing a 100 multiple choice, non-proctored written exam with 70% or higher. Two attempts at the exam are given. |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | Moderate flexibility, comprehension of English, basic fitness experience |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Pilates |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Group Fitness |
| Description | This comprehensive water fitness training program teaches you the benefits of aquatic exercise, the unique properties of water, the aquatic environment, general anatomy and kinesiology, AquaLogix Fitness System, exercise physiology, biomechanics, the need for professionalism and leadership skills, and legal considerations. |
| Course Material Price | $97.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | No specific previous fitness training education required |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Unit (CEU) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEU |
| Category | Aqua |
| Description | This biomechanics course is comprehensive and yet presented in a very easy-to-follow format. Human biomechanics and the mechanical analysis of human performance come down to how the joints and muscles interact during motion and how the stress upon the joints hinders or helps movement during athletics. |
| Course Material Price | $199.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | No |
| Prerequisite | Personal Fitness Training certification or related degree |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Exercise Physiology, Personal Trainer |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 Note: Exam Price Included |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Unit (CEU) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 CEU |
| Category | Sports Conditioning, Yoga |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 Note: Exam Fee Included |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Nutrition |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 Note: Exam Fee Included |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | Online |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Group Fitness |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Special Populations |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Renewal Period | No renewal period |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 0 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Life & Wellness Coaching |
| Description | |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0.1 |
| Category | Boxing/Kickboxing/Martial Arts |
Questions and Answers About National Exercise & Sports Trainers Assn. (NESTA)
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Reviews/Comments
Verified NESTA Pro
I've had a great experience with NESTA thus far. I received my group exercise instructor certification last year and this year opted for CPT. I have given myself a break but I will soon complete my HRM specialist cert as well. I had previously tried and failed at NASM for many reasons, but having seen their text I feel that NESTA really is not much different but for me it was presented in a much more approachable way. The videos along with the reading material work very well together---you still need to study this is not a give away. I see tons of reviews everywhere dumbing down the NESTA program and I think that's bull. This is a good program that gave me a wealth of knowledge. I didn't find the test to be unbelievably challenging but then again I read my materials and studied my butt off. If you feel that NESTA was so easy then that's great for you, you better be the best trainer out there....
I don't know what the "best" certifications out there are, I know there are many opinions however I can say that I feel confident having my name associated with this one.
Customer service was also super helpful whenever I had any issues.
I don't know what the "best" certifications out there are, I know there are many opinions however I can say that I feel confident having my name associated with this one.
Customer service was also super helpful whenever I had any issues.
After having read several reviews I as a little worried about it taking for ever to receive my certificate.
However, I ended opting for a NESTA certificate and I received top quality service! I had a minor issue submitting my first answer on the exam. I called the customer service and spoke to a very friendly and helpful person who got me sorted immediately.
I currently live abroad, in Europe, and I received my certificate 6 days after completing the exam so I'm pretty impressed!
All in all, I'm very happy and looking forward to possibly completing another course with NESTA.
However, I ended opting for a NESTA certificate and I received top quality service! I had a minor issue submitting my first answer on the exam. I called the customer service and spoke to a very friendly and helpful person who got me sorted immediately.
I currently live abroad, in Europe, and I received my certificate 6 days after completing the exam so I'm pretty impressed!
All in all, I'm very happy and looking forward to possibly completing another course with NESTA.
Verified NESTA Pro
Hello Scott, I just passed the LWM exam. I had a CS facilitate my exam because there was a prob with my first test was not recorded the first time. I was mad-frustrated! The CS was helpful but what I do not understand is the thing about test results. Not getting an email confirmation afterwards. Why does it take too long to get a test result confirmation via email when you had already flashed it to your tester on the screen when they passed the test? and in the end screen, you also ask for the email address(?)and I never got the result ..so, what was the point?
just wondering.. no biggie ;)
just wondering.. no biggie ;)
Same thing happened to me, I didnt pass the LWM exam, theres good info but it was very hard to understand thats why I didnt pass, I wish they'd tell me which ones I got wrong to help me out a little.
Im very afraid to fail at my second attempt.
Since money is tight now a days- I wont be able to afford paying $90 to re-take the exam.
Scott, can you help me with a few question of the exam that I dont understand?
-Maria Alexandra M.
Im very afraid to fail at my second attempt.
Since money is tight now a days- I wont be able to afford paying $90 to re-take the exam.
Scott, can you help me with a few question of the exam that I dont understand?
-Maria Alexandra M.
Suzi Alva
On Jan 12, 2012
On Jan 12, 2012
I payed for the lifestyle & weight management program, the book is very informative i learned a lot! but the whole program was very difficult since it had so much info to memorize and wasn't summarized.
I also felt that the e-mail costumer service was rude when I asked any questions.
And since the program was very tough I got an e-mail saying I didn't pass:(
The worst thing is that they won't tell you what you got wrong on the test so you can learn.
-Suzi
I also felt that the e-mail costumer service was rude when I asked any questions.
And since the program was very tough I got an e-mail saying I didn't pass:(
The worst thing is that they won't tell you what you got wrong on the test so you can learn.
-Suzi
