National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)®

The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) is a professional, member-driven, education and credentialing organization for personal trainers and exercise science professionals. The NCSF is committed to serving the public through research, service, and the advancement of the certified personal trainer profession.
 
The NCSF Board for Certification serves as the governing authority over the personal trainer certification program, setting regulatory standards for certified personal trainers. In addition, the Board for Certification provides professional advocacy, oversees legislative activity, and collaborates with organizations and Universities to disseminate valid, evidence-based information to stakeholders of the personal trainer profession.
 
The NCSF works cooperatively with other allied health licensing and certification boards to provide education and network support for Personal Trainers and Licensed Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants, Registered Dietitians and Registered Dietitian Technicians, and Certified Athletic Trainers.

Exam Preparation Options

The NCSF offers several different educational models and a variety of materials to prepare you for the NCSF Certified Personal Trainer examination. The program options are listed below and further details can be found on the organizations website www.ncsf.org
 
·       Home Study

·       Interactive Workshop

·       Vocational Career School

·       College and University Program
 

Certification Exam

The National Council on Strength and Fitness offers its Personal Trainer Certification Exam through Prometric testing centers. With over 400 testing locations throughout North America and convenient 24 hour examination scheduling, Prometric is the leading worldwide provider of comprehensive, technology-based testing and assessment services. This provides Exam candidates with full access to the latest testing technology, award winning customer service and flexible exam scheduling one would come to expect from the industry’s premier Personal Trainer Certification. For further information on the NCSF-CPT exam go to www.ncsf.org