How to Pass the AFAA Personal Training Exam

Become a personal trainer with the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, the country's largest educator of fitness professionals. Learn the fundamentals of the personal training profession. Pass AFAA's Personal Fitness Trainer Exam by enrolling in an AFAA sponsored personal training workshop. After passing the practical and written exam and obtaining CPR certification, you gain your AFAA certification.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Prepare for the AFAA Personal Training exam by obtaining CPR certification from your local Red Cross or community center.

2. Attend classes at your local college in nutrition, health and fitness subjects to prepare for the AFAA exam and a future in the fitness industry.

3. Learn your way around the local gym. Become proficient on the weights and fitness machines to prepare for the exam before the prep class begins.

4. Enroll in an online AFAA sponsored personal training prep course to learn the fundamentals of the fitness profession. Use the AFAA's textbook "Personal Fitness Training: Theory and Practice" and online classes to prepare for the Personal Trainer Certification exam and the National Board of Fitness Examiners exams.

5. Attend a three-day certification workshop hosted by the AFAA. Find the date and times for Personal Training Certification workshops on the AFAA's website. Enroll in a workshop. Be prepared to pay a fee, to study before the workshop and to take the AFEE certification exam at the end of the workshop.

6. Review fitness topics such as exercise programs, anatomy, nutrition and fitness testing procedures. Prepare for a written and practical exam covering the topics reviewed in the AFAA workshop. Receive your certification upon successful completion of both parts of the certification exam.

Resources

• Visit the AFAA for online classes and resources.