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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Getting Started as a Personal Fitness Trainer by National Academy of Sports Medicine

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    About the Course

    In this course, you will learn foundational knowledge of the fitness industry and how to begin training clients. It will provide the groundwork and
    essential skills you will use to progress in your career, as well as gain an understanding of the industry and the role of a personal fitness trainer.
    You will also learn how to conduct and interpret fitness assessments, which are essential tools for personal trainers to evaluate their clients'
    fitness levels and design customized training plans. Additionally, you will learn how to apply health screenings and their results in a fitness
    setting. This knowledge will enable you to identify any potential health risks or limitations that may impact your client’s ability...
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    Top reviews

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    Feb 19, 2025

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    it exceeds my expectation for beginning a journey as fitness trainer, detailed information while at the same time easy to understand and very comprehensive

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    Mar 4, 2025

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    Honestly speaking this course is a lit!! from basic to advance u go thoroughly, loved it,

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    Feb 19, 2025

    it exceeds my expectation for beginning a journey as fitness trainer, detailed information while at the same time easy to understand and very comprehensive

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    Dec 21, 2024

    i expected this course to be more specific and better

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    Jan 12, 2025

    although this course is a great start for beginners, has revised and recycled topics, great professional videos, presenters exhibit great public speaking skills, videos are edible and tests are doable, this course didn't give me almost anything to start my work in fitness industry. All questions about nutrition and exercise I had were left unanswered. Yes, I learnt and took notes about several key topics and measurements, but I don't know how to use them to build a training session or a programme. Moreover, tests are build in a way, anyone can easily pass them. The final exam is a huge disappointment. 180 questions with about 75% of questions having correct answers as As, and distraction options so obvious and irrelevant, that you can pass the test having basic school knowledge of biology. This opens doors to people who didn't get valid knowledge and deep understanding to work with people and their health in particular. This certification programme can be overused and abused by people who want to get quick proof document to get a job. I appreciate the speakers and presenters, but this negligence is a big mistake in course design.

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    By Amanda H

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    Nov 26, 2024

    Not a legitimate NASM-CPT certificate upon getting access to NASMu.

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    By Asia T

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    May 7, 2025

    such a good course, i learned alot from this course. it's intense alot of assignments and reading. i loved how it tought me actionable steps as a fitness trainer. i finished it in two months . it wasn't easy.

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    May 2, 2025

    I’m absolutely thrilled with the course. The content was excellent and relevant. A lot of important information was covered throughout the course

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    By Drawing a G

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    Mar 4, 2025

    Honestly speaking this course is a lit!! from basic to advance u go thoroughly, loved it,

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    By Eren E

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    Mar 17, 2025

    Eğitim içerği net ve gayet anlaşılır bir bilgi kütüphanesi.Teşekkürler.

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    By Aldemir C d O

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    Jan 29, 2025

    Ótimo curso com bom conteúdo aplicável ao dia a dia, recoemndo!!!

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    By Dhia e A

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    Apr 27, 2025

    Course bien organisé basé sur la science. Je recommande vivement

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    By Fátima G

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    Mar 23, 2025

    Fantástico, me encantó, muy completo, muy informativo

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    By David V

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    Mar 14, 2025

    genial aprendi mucho gracias.

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    By Mariela S

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    Dec 19, 2024

    Wonderful motivator!

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    By nuray d

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    Apr 18, 2025

    😍😍😍 thank you 🙏

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    By Семёнова М В

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    Jan 16, 2025

    excellent course

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    By Albert A

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    Apr 14, 2025

    Excelente!

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    By Trung N

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    Dec 13, 2024

    good

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    By Chuong N

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    Apr 29, 2025

    useful for Personal Training career but some question in quiz is duplicate. The assessment should be upload and evaluated by coach or a.i. This make course realistic in theory and practice

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    By Ian C

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    Mar 10, 2025

    5 min to do an exam with 30 questions is raw

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    By Aunthuwonge S

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    Jan 2, 2025

    great

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