Transcription of NFPT TEST CONTENT OUTLINE
1 NFPT TEST CONTENT OUTLINE NFPT's exam is developed based on an industry analysis for expected job performance and skill of a certified personal trainer. For more information regarding exam development, refer to the NFPT Certification Handbook. NFPT CPT Exam Blueprint 120 total exam questions 100 scored questions 20 pre test questions (not scored) Passing score = 750 out of 1000 possible points 4 option multiple choice Computer based testing Paper and Pencil testing available as needed 2 hour closed book exam session 9 Exam CONTENT Domains: CONTENT Domains / Area of Study % of Exam APPLY THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY 10% APPLY THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 15% APPLY THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 20% ASSESS CLIENT AND IMPLEMENT AN EXERCISE PROGRAM 25% UNDERSTAND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF WELLNESS 10% CLIENT PROGRAMMING AND MOTIVATIONAL ASPECTS 5% COMMUNICATION SKILLS 5% PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL PRACTICES 5% INJURY MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PLAN 5% NFPT Education is not required for exam eligibility.
2 Educational resources are recommended for the purpose of higher learning and broader skill set proficiency. An assessment of job practice capability, in this case the NFPT CPT exam, is not a measurement of your understanding of one textbook or educational resource, it is an all encompassing assessment of your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to your performance of the personal training job practice. It is incorrect to assume that the NFPT CPT exam will be derived from NFPT Education and/or one specific job practice resource. Educational resources are not intended to teach to the exam. Provided here are recommended resources which can help you to obtain appropriate personal trainer knowledge, skills, and abilities. NFPT encourages the use of other reputable educational resources. Personal trainer skill sets are not acquired within a limited number of textbooks and/or educational resources. NFPT makes no successful exam performance guarantee resulting from the use of these resources: NFPT Study and Reference Manual NFPT Supplemental Study Guide Human Kinetics book Strength Training Anatomy Human Kinetics book Core Assessment and Training NFPT 2 day Hands On Workshop A minimum of 60 hours of independent study is recommended.
3 NFPT also highly recommends hands on practical application of fitness program design scenarios which uses specific subject matter as it relates back to exam CONTENT domains. A 3 page, detailed exam CONTENT OUTLINE /checklist is made available and recommended for review to all NFPT test candidates, from My Services.
