Re: Personal Training Certification

April 2, 2008

You should get the NSCA CPT if you haven't graduated from college, the

NSCA CSCS if you have. The NSCA is the only governing body that has

itself been certified to certify. And they are accordingly nationally

recognized. You should be able to work anywhere in the health club

industry with either of those certifications. ACSM would be my second

choice.

W.G.

Ubermensch Sports Consultancy

San Diego, CA

> > Mark <mark@... <mark%40extremeconditioning.com>>

> > wrote:

> > Hi Everyone

> >

> > I would appreciate your input on this topic. I am in the process of

> > completing my ISSA Certification. All I need to do is get through

> > those last six essays!

> >

> > Anyhow, I am already thinking about what do to next. I just had some

> > conversations with some associates that mention that ACSM & NSCA-CPT

> > are they way to go because these two organizations actually publish

> > works to support their findings. I agree that this does stand out

> > amongst the vast array of certifications.

> >

> > I also know that Poliquin, although not nationally recognized, is an

> > excellent certification. has published books supporting his

> > findings.

> >

> > The only issue I have with PICP is that if I go to work in a health

> > club or sports training facility will anyone even know what that is

> > and will they say that's nice, but where is your nationally

> > recognized cert?

> >

> > I had already purchased the materials for the NSCA-CPT a year ago,

> > but all though that is the case I don't want that to sway my choice.

> >

> > Your input would be appreciated. Thanks.

> > =========================================

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