CPT PDP

<table> <colgroup> <col> <col> </colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td>Course Description</td> <td>Start your career with the gold-standard in personal training certification. NASM is a distinguished name that will stand out to employers, help launch your fitness career, and grow your earning potential in this life-changing industry.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Prerequisites</td> <td> To be eligible for this personal training course, you must have:<br> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED</li> <li>Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification</li> <li>Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification</li> </ul> You may enroll in the self-study course before having your CPR and AED certifications; however, you must have them before you take your exam. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Course Sections</td> <td> <strong>Section 1: Professional Development and Responsibility</strong></br>Define your role, explore career paths, and learn to coach ethically in today’s fitness landscape.<br> <strong>Section 2: Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching</strong></br>Master behavior change, build rapport, and coach with empathy to drive lasting client success.<br> <strong> Section 3: Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutrition Concepts</strong></br>Understand movement, body systems, and nutrition to coach with precision and purpose.<br> <strong>Section 4: Assessment</strong></br>Use assessments to uncover imbalances and personalize programs for measurable progress.<br> <strong>Section 5: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction</strong></br>Apply the OPT™ Model to coach movement confidently across all training modalities.<br> <strong>Section 6: Program Design</strong></br>Design inclusive, goal-driven programs tailored to every client’s needs and conditions. </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Exam Details</td> <td> Successful completion of the exam is required to become a Certified Personal Trainer.<br><br> You have 2 exam options:<br> <strong>Option 1. NASM Personal Trainer Certificate (Non-Proctored Exam)</strong></br>This non-proctored and open-book exam has 100 questions and requires a passing grade of 70%. This exam is administered online only. You will have 3 hours to complete the exam, and you must take the exam within 180 days of your date of purchase.<br><br> <strong>Option 2. NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (NCCA Accredited Certification Exam)</strong><br>The NCCA is a nationally recognized third-party agency that accredits certification programs which are able to meet and comply with its standards. The NCCA exam is a nationally accredited exam. This closed-book exam has 120 questions. You must pass with a scaled score of 70 or better. This proctored exam can be administered either in-person or online, and you will have 2 hours to complete the test. You must take this exam within 180 days of your date of purchase.<br><br> The choice is yours and selecting which exam to take will depend on your goals. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>