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Blondell
10-07-2008, 04:03 PM
I'm on a budget and need to know where to start.
Which items are absolutely necessary to study for the exam?
Blondell
10-07-2008, 04:10 PM
Textbook
That's it?
They offer so much other stuff on their site. :lol:
Another question for those of you who've studied and taken the exam: How long did yo need to study in order to have a firm grasp on all the concepts/info and do well on the exam?
donnajo
10-07-2008, 04:11 PM
I got my materials on ebay for a lot less. Check it out to see if anyone is selling there.
donnajo
10-07-2008, 04:14 PM
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Another question for those of you who've studied and taken the exam: How long did yo need to study in order to have a firm grasp on all the concepts/info and do well on the exam?
B it just depends on the individual and their background and knowledge.
That's it?
They offer so much other stuff on their site. :lol:
That's all I used. The text is quite thorough, although if you're talking about the NSCA-CPT exam, they do test you on more anatomy than you will learn in the text.
I think most can probably get away with skipping the exercise technique videos - most, but not all.
Another question for those of you who've studied and taken the exam: How long did yo need to study in order to have a firm grasp on all the concepts/info and do well on the exam?
It'll vary. I didn't do much prep for it, but others have/are.
I believe Anca has been studying for quite some time now.
I finished the NSCA book a couple of weeks ago. I had very limited 'technical' knowledge of physiology, muscle mechanics, exercise descriptions and program design (I'm a journalist by profession- not practicing though). I didn't even know the basic muscles. So it has taken me a full 7 months to go through the book- about 1 week/chapter (25 chapters). It's all highlighted in pink now! :lol:
Just started the CD-ROMs and although they're cool all they do is review (briefly) the material in the book. They're nice as a refresher now that I studied the book but they're definitely not necessary.
I haven't watched the exercise demo video yet but there are lots of exercise descriptions in the book (with contraindications and pictures).
Still have to do the practice tests too. I think those will come in handy so I have an idea of what the exam will look like.
To sum it all up: get the book and, if you can find, one or two practice exams. :wink:
Noel Clark
10-07-2008, 11:41 PM
I finished the NSCA book a couple of weeks ago. I had very limited 'technical' knowledge of physiology, muscle mechanics, exercise descriptions and program design (I'm a journalist by profession- not practicing though). I didn't even know the basic muscles. So it has taken me a full 7 months to go through the book- about 1 week/chapter (25 chapters). It's all highlighted in pink now! :lol:
Just started the CD-ROMs and although they're cool all they do is review (briefly) the material in the book. They're nice as a refresher now that I studied the book but they're definitely not necessary.
I haven't watched the exercise demo video yet but there are lots of exercise descriptions in the book (with contraindications and pictures).
Still have to do the practice tests too. I think those will come in handy so I have an idea of what the exam will look like.
To sum it all up: get the book and, if you can find, one or two practice exams. :wink:
Keep in mind that the practice exams are a billion times easier then the exam. FYI
donnajo
10-07-2008, 11:44 PM
Blondell when you are ready to take the practice exams I have some for you.
Keep in mind that the practice exams are a billion times easier then the exam. FYI
Good to know!
Bummer. :dry:
Noel Clark
10-08-2008, 10:38 AM
Blondell when you are ready to take the practice exams I have some for you.
Did you already take the test DJ?
donnajo
10-08-2008, 07:50 PM
Did you already take the test DJ?
I went ahead and recertified in my NASM certification so I could start training and I am still studying the NSCA stuff. I have been so busy it has slowed down but I am looking to test soon.
My goals were:
Recertify Nasm (done) I really love this certifcation and think it compliments NSCA well.
Start training , keep teaching swim lessons group classes to make money
Then test and get certified NSCA CPT by december
Nest year: Get NSCA CSCS certified
Then I want to do something as far as nutrition but not sure where to go there.
MichelleS
10-08-2008, 07:53 PM
Keep in mind that the practice exams are a billion times easier then the exam. FYI
:yeahthat: I got more upset that my testing room was 50degrees that I was freezing more then paying attention to the test.
But I failed to turn in my cpr and aed in time cause I got sick and forgot about it. :oops:
Then I want to do something as far as nutrition but not sure where to go there.
http://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/index.html
MichelleS
10-08-2008, 07:57 PM
Quick question for you Erik and Noel how much does it cost to really keep up with all the ceus and stuff over the years. I know you can write it off but ball park?
Quick question for you Erik and Noel how much does it cost to really keep up with all the ceus and stuff over the years. I know you can write it off but ball park?
Hmm, with the CSCS for example (and I'd assume the NSCA-CPT), you need 6.0 CEUs every three years - so basically 2.0/year.
You can get that entire 2.0 units by attending the annual NSCA conference. So technically, you could do it in one conference, or in a number of smaller ones.
There are also other ways of getting CEUS - some learning resources, tests, etc. etc.
MichelleS
10-08-2008, 08:03 PM
Yeah I get emails saying about the ceu webinars or what ever they are called.
Can you do all 6 in one year?
B its somethign to think about as far as cost goes.
Noel Clark
10-08-2008, 08:04 PM
Hmm, with the CSCS for example (and I'd assume the NSCA-CPT), you need 6.0 CEUs every three years - so basically 2.0/year.
You can get that entire 2.0 units by attending the annual NSCA conference. So technically, you could do it in one conference, or in a number of smaller ones.
There are also other ways of getting CEUS - some learning resources, tests, etc. etc.
Actually CEUs have changed. It depends on what year you passed the exam. Like the year I got it, you are only allowed 1.5 of it coming from conferences. It is posted on the site though.
Actually CEUs have changed. It depends on what year you passed the exam. Like the year I got it, you are only allowed 1.5 of it coming from conferences. It is posted on the site though.
How else do they recommend getting them if not by conference?
Noel Clark
10-08-2008, 08:14 PM
How else do they recommend getting them if not by conference?
all sorts of ways
Here is the link that shows you
http://www.nsca-cc.org/ceus/recertification.html
donnajo
10-08-2008, 08:17 PM
http://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/index.html
Thanks. With this could you legally write nutrition plans for clients then. I know here you have to have a nutrition degree I think. Trainers can't write nutrition programs but just give guidelines. But would this satisfy that so I could?
Blondell
10-08-2008, 09:02 PM
Does the information in the text vary much from one edition to the next? I see a couple on ebay, but they are older editions.
Blondell
10-08-2008, 11:03 PM
Thanks for all the help everyone. Even though you guys started speaking Chinese in some of the posts.
I don't know what all those letters stand for. :lol:
Blondell
10-11-2008, 07:29 PM
Okay, for the CPR cetification, does it metter how close to the exam you get it? If I went ahead and got it now, and my test is in May, it would be valid, right?
donnajo
10-12-2008, 03:44 PM
Okay, for the CPR cetification, does it metter how close to the exam you get it? If I went ahead and got it now, and my test is in May, it would be valid, right?
Mine lasts for a year. So that would be fine. You have to retest every year.
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