Personal Trainer Certification Workshops

Frequently Asked Questions

What is required to attend?
* Please print out, sign and bring the following two (2) forms with you on the first day.
* Photo i.d. – Drivers license or passport are accepted
* Pens, pencils or a laptop to take notes.
* Dress is casual workout attire.
* Water and snacks are permitted – keep the blood sugar level. Please clean up your area.

Will I receive any materials prior to the workshop?
Yes, you will receive an email with download instructions for the PFT 2.0 interactive manual to begin studying. You will then be mailed the program in interactive CD-ROM format.

Advance Registration
If you register in advance (see workshop prior to date), you will receive directions to the location via email. If you purchased a workshop with additional materials, they will be shipped to you.

Late Registration
If you register late (within 5 days of the workshop), there is a $30 late fee. Your CD-ROM is not guaranteed to be delivered before workshop date. Studying is completed through NESTA NOW – manual chapters are downloaded via Internet.

How does the exam portion of the workshop work?
You will have the opportunity to take the certification exam at the workshop location at the end of the second day. If you feel you need more time to prepare, you can pay for an “offsite testing” fee which will give you an additional 90 days to study and the ability to take the exam at Prometric. Details on how to register for offsite testing information will be provided in your workshop materials. It is always in your best interest to take the exam at the workshop but it is not mandated. You will always have the opportunity to pay the offsite testing fee and take the exam later, if needed.

Where will I stay if I am from out of town?
Try www.hotwire.com for hotels in the area.

I only attended the workshop and did not pay for the certification exam.
How can I take the certification exam?
If you want to earn your certification, you may enroll in the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT) Certification course and purchase the exam only option. If you are unable to attend our live workshops, you may enroll in our Distance Learning Personal Fitness Trainer Program.

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CEU Units for NESTA's Personal Fitness Trainer Workshops

ISSA 16 CECs
NASM 1.6 CEUs
NSCA 1.6 CEUs

Registration

Registration closes at 3:00 PM PST on the Monday before the workshop.

* Early Registration - If you register in advance (register prior to or on the early registration date), your workshop materials will be shipped U.S First Class Mail.
Early Registration Cost: $349

** Late Registration - If you register late (on and after late registration date within 5 days of the workshop), your materials are not guaranteed to arrive prior to the workshop.
Late Registration Cost: $379

2009 Workshop Transfer Policy

* The workshop must be of same topic and occur within 6 months of original enrollment.
* The current registrant may transfer from an enrolled workshop into a future workshop one time without a charge by providing written notice (email) within 7 business days of the scheduled workshop.
* The second (or any subsequent) transfer(s) will cost $25 if paid no later than two weeks prior to the workshop date.
* The second (or any subsequent) transfer(s) will cost an additional $25 if paid within the two weeks before the workshop date (i.e., $50 for second transfer).

Cancellation Policy

* Cancellations must be made 7 days prior to the beginning of the scheduled workshop in order to receive a full refund.
* If the current registrant decides to cancel the workshop within 6 business days of the workshop date or is a no-show all together, there is no refund.

What is the schedule for the workshop?

Saturday

7:30-8:00am Registration

8:00-9:00am Introduction to the NESTA System of Personal Training

9:00-10:00am Applications of Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology

10:00-10:15 Break

10:15-12:00pm Hands on – Assessment and First Client Evaluation

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-1:30pm Program Design - Flexibility Lecture

1:30-2:30pm Hands on – Flexibility Applications for Performance

2:30-3:00pm Program Design - Cardiovascular Exercise Lecture

3:00-3:15pm Break

3:15-4:30pm Program Design – Resistance Training

4:30-5:00pm Hands on – Individualized Program Design

5:00-5:30pm Q & A

Sunday

7:30-8:00am Q & A and Overview of Day One

8:00-8:30am Introduction to Biomechanics

8:30-9:00am Overview of Core

9:00-10:00am Hands on - Core, Activation, and Warm-Up Exercises

10:00-10:15am Break

10:15-10:45am Overview of Upper Extremity

10:45-12:00pm Hands on-Upper Extremity Exercises

12:00-1:00pm Lunch

1:00-1:30pm Overview of Lower Extremity

1:30-2:30pm Hands on-Lower Extremity Exercises

2:30-2:45pm Break

2:45-3:30pm Nutrition Lecture

3:30-4:00pm Special Populations, Safety and Injury Prevention

4:00-4:30pm Overview of the NESTA System and Business Success

4:30-5:00 Break

5:00-7:00pm Exam