NASM Practical Personal Trainer courseenglish

Optimal Performance Training (OPT)
In this course you will learn to work from an integrated training concept, which all training forms are part of a progressive system in an integrated manner. These training types are:

• Flexibility training
• Cardiorespiratory training
• Core training
• Balance training
• Reaction training
• Speed and mobility (Speed, Agility and Quickness)
• Strength training

This system was developed by NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and is referred to as Optimum Performance Training (OPT). It is based on scientific guidelines and principles from kinematics. Each phase within the (OPT) model is structured in such a way that it provides each customer with a systematic structure with which to make progress towards each personal goal. The model also takes into account the specific personal needs.

You learn to use the scientific background and the teaching materials in the correct way and you gain the necessary practical experience in:

• doing (functional) tests and measurements
• compiling individualized programs

You will also gain knowledge about nutrition, behavioral change, and how to build a customer base and generate more income.

In order to participate in this training, you must have basic knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Exercise science. If you have any doubts about your prior education, you can always inquire at EFAA Training. You also need to be at least 18 years old to take the exams.

If you want to update your knowledge on Anatomy, Physiology and Exercise science, these is the options to study upfront:

1. The Basic Personal Fitness Trainer certification.
2. Or you can choose the combined course: Basic fitness trainer and NASM practical personal trainer course

For the NCCA exam (US recognize) you must be in possession of a valid CPR (resuscitation) and AED certificate before the theory exam takes place. You need to bring and show this certificate with you during the online exam!

During the contact days of the practical Personal Trainer course, English is spoken language.

The contact days can be followed at the following location:

Location data: click here for for interactive map and address details of the locations.

The course is concluded with one theoretical exam, one case assignement and one practical exam.

Theory exam

100 multiple choice questions (120 minutes): online open book exam from your home. You can choose to take the exam in Dutch or in English and for the only EU recognized and the EU and US recognized exam.

The European recognized diploma you can do in Dutch or English. With the EU recognized exam you can register in the EREPS register (the European register). If you choose the NCCA exam, this is the European ánd US-NCCA recognized exam. To obtain the US recognized diploma an English and proctored exam must be taken.

Option 1. NASM Personal Trainer Dutch exam

This exam is open-book and online-only. You’ll have 2 hours to answer 100 questions. The exam must be taken within 365 days (1 year) of your enrollment date, and requires a score of 70% or better to pass. For the Dutch exam you have three attempts.

Option 2. NASM Personal Trainer English exam

This exam is open-book and online-only. You’ll have 2 hours to answer 100 questions. The exam must be taken within 180 days (6 month) of your enrollment date, and requires a score of 70% or better to pass. For the English exam you have three attempt.

All three exams are European recognized, provided that case study and practical exam have been successfully completed, but only the English NCCA gives an “extra” certification for America. You have then taken an exam according to the NCCA standard. There are additional exam requirements for the NCCA exam.

One of these is that for the English NCCA exam only 1 exam attempt is offered (more retests for a fee), for the Dutch and Englis (non NCCA) exam that is 3 attempts. You must also be in possession of a valid CPR (resuscitation) and AED certificate for the NCCA exam before the theory exam takes place. You need to show this at the moment of the proctored online exam! The NCCA multiple choice test has to be done at a location in the Netherlands designated by NASM, not at your training location or online. This will therefore be on a different date than the exam of the case. You make the case study on seventh day of the course date on the course location.

Option 3. NASM Personal Trainer NCCA Exam

This exam can be administered either in-person or online, and is proctored by an organization, appointed by NASM (not by EFAA). You’ll have 2 hours to answer 120 questions. The test must be taken within 180 days of your enrollment date, and requires a scaled score of 70 or better to pass. For the English NCCA exam you have one attempt.

Case study exam

Case (90 minutes): written classroom exam at the seventh course day. You will receive data and test results from a fictitious person. With this data you need to draw up an individual and periodized training program that meets the guidelines of the OPT model.

Practical exam

This exam consists of giving a personal training in practice of 45 minutes to 1 hour, that complies with the set guidelines and the OPT methodology.

European or US recognized NASM diploma (EQF level 4, recognized for registration E-reps Europe Active).

The total study duration is approximately 6 months, with an estimated study load of 212 ½ hours (8 to 10 per week) and can be divided as follows.

Training days: 8 monthly installments of € 287,50 € 268,75

You can also pay in one go with a discount of 60,00, then the costs are € 2.240,00,- € 2.090,00

This temporary discount is valid until 31-07-2025

If you pay in installments than two installments must be paid before the start of the course. (other terms as agreed on invoice.)

Inclusive;

• 7 days of classes
• Textbook NASM (English) *
• Online NASM content with learning videos *
• Registration in the European Register for Fitness Professionals (EREPS - level 4) for the 1st year.

* these you will receive on your first lesson day.