Take this free NSCA Certified Personal Trainer practice exam to get an idea of the type of questions that appear on the actual certification exam.
The NSCA Certified Personal Trainer exam is comprised of 155 multiple-choice questions based on four subject areas. These subject areas are as follows:
For complete practice, check out the NSCA-CPT Practice Exam Kit with 400 questions and fully explained answers. It was written by Amanda Chismar and Christy Hamilton, certified personal trainers and health and fitness writers, holding certifications as NSCA Certified Personal Trainers.
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is a NSCA certified personal trainer and prior owner of a CrossFit gym. She has also managed fitness centers for various government agencies, including the military and law enforcement. Amanda is also certified as a NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and as a USAW Sports Performance Coach. She received her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Penn State University.
Christy Hamilton
is an NSCA certified personal trainer and health and fitness writer.. She is also a group fitness instructor and ACSM inclusive fitness trainer.
The NSCA Certified Personal Trainer certification is for professionals who work with both active and sedentary clients in one-on-one situations.
Exam content covers:
Client Consultation/
Assessment:
Medical History Review
Weight management
Program Planning:
Special Populations
Exercise Techniques:
Non-machine Exercise Techniques
Safety, Emergency Procedures and Legal Issues
