These exclusive student discounts on ACE Personal Trainer course materials provide you the relevant skills to design and apply unique exercise programs based on your clients' goals, abilities and needs.
Developed by leading health and fitness experts, ACE Personal Trainer student products help you master critical course learning competencies. At the end of your course, you have two exam options:
The ACE Personal Training Certificate Exam (Non-proctored) is an online, open book exam, consisting of 100 multiple choice questions. This exam assesses if you meet the level of competence necessary to earn an ACE Personal Training Certificate. Upon passing this exam, you will receive the designation of ACE Personal Trainer and all of the benefits of an ACE Pro.
The ACE Certified Personal Trainer Exam (NCCA-accredited) is a proctored (in-person or online), 150 multiple choice question, exam. This exam assesses if you meet the level of competence necessary to earn a NCCA-accredited ACE Personal Trainer Certification-the highest level of excellence. Upon passing you will receive the designation of ACE Certified Personal Trainer and the additional benefits that come with it.
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Required Course Materials
Personal Trainer Study Program (Student)
This includes all essential course materials along with the open-book ACE Personal Training Certificate Exam, PLUS an exclusive discount on the optional NCCA-accredited ACE Personal Trainer Exam. Priced for savings, this includes your textbook, study companion, one practice test, and multimedia learning kit - containing educational videos and study resources - to help you study for class and prepare you for your exam. Available in both hard copy and digital.
Textbook (hard copy, e-Book, audiobook available)
The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training serves as the required textbook for the course. Presented in an accessible and engaging format, this textbook provides the latest evidence-based research in exercise science and deep integration of behavior change along with key insights from industry experts. The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training takes the reader step-by-step through an optimal balance of theory and practical application using knowledge checks and case studies to help students efficiently navigate course content.
When you purchase the textbook, we will include the the open-book ACE Personal Training Certificate Exam, PLUS an exclusive discount on the optional NCCA-accredited ACE Personal Trainer Exam as well as one practice test, and multimedia learning kit - containing educational videos and study resources.
Study Companion (hard copy available)
As a supplement to The Exercise Professional's Guide to Personal Training textbook, the Study Companion focuses on multiple levels of learning through a combination of practice questions and practical application activities. It will help you grasp the information in the textbook better and build confidence to be successful in both the classroom and on your exam. Included in the ACE Personal Trainer Study Program for Students. Not available for individual sale.
Additional Study Aides
Personal Trainer Student Multimedia Kit
If you already have a textbook, this is a must-buy supplement to your reading. The Student Multimedia Kit features a student video bundle packed with 17 chapter-related videos that provide unique real-world scenarios, one online practice test, the open-book ACE Personal Training Certificate Exam and an exclusive discount on the ACE Certified Personal Trainer Exam (NCCA-accredited). Ideal for auditory and visual learners!
Practice Tests
Prepare for your ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam with ease by purchasing additional practice tests. These practice tests have 50 multiple choice questions, which you can take as many times as you like. After taking each practice test, you'll know exactly what you need to spend more time reviewing by receiving a breakdown of your score based on categories covered on the exam. You'll be prepped and exam-ready!
Exam
ACE Personal Training Certificate Exam (non-proctored)
Included with the Student Multimedia Kit, this exam assesses if you meet the level of competence necessary to earn an ACE Personal Training Certificate. For most, this is the ideal starting point. An open book exam, this is an easier, stress-free path to starting your career, and you have unlimited attempts to pass. As you progress in your role as a personal trainer, you can later choose to take the NCCA-accredited exam (see below) to further establish yourself as a Health & Fitness Professional.
ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam (NCCA-accredited)
Available to take from home.
Available as an optional add-on, the ACE Certified Personal Trainer Exam (NCCA-accredited) assesses if you meet the level of competence necessary to earn an ACE Personal Trainer Certification, accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)-the highest level of excellence. You can choose this path from the beginning or start with the included certificate exam and decide to advance later. Passing this exam grants you a respected credential that can elevate your career to new heights.
