Confused about where to find your exam voucher, how to register for your exam, or what to bring with you when the big day finally arrives? Here is a quick primer on everything related to your exam voucher, including important expiration dates and what to do if you don’t feel quite prepared to take the exam even though your expiration date is looming.
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By ACE on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
If you’ve decided to pursue one of ACE’s advanced certifications, it’s a good idea to take a moment and ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements for that particular certification. Here are specific prerequisites for the ACE Health Coach and ACE Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist certifications, along with instructions on how to submit the necessary documentation before sitting for your exam.
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By ACE on Friday, April 26, 2013
If you’ve recently purchased your Personal Trainer Study Bundle, there are a few important things to remember as you start preparing for your exam—7 things, to be exact. From expiration dates to CPR/AED certification, here’s what you need to know as you get closer to taking your exam.
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Did you know the ACE Resource Center is staffed with professionals just waiting to help answer your questions? Whether you’re studying for your certification exam or are a new or seasoned fitness professional looking for answers about the industry, our Study Coaches are ready to offer their assistance. Here are some great reasons you might want to contact the ACE Resource Center today.
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What’s the best way to prepare for your ACE exam? Dr. Michael Mantell offers some great studying strategies that will leave you feeling calm and assured as your exam date approaches, as well as tips on how to reduce anxiety on the day of your exam.
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To help you prepare for your certification exam, ACE offers three unique study bundles to choose from based on your background, education, work experience and preferred learning style. ACE Study Coach Chris Gagliardi discusses which one is right for you.
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By ACE on Monday, August 06, 2012
After recognizing the high demand for connecting with fellow students and receiving study tips and answers to exam-related questions in real-time, ACE launched a Study Center community Facebook page. Learn how we are using social media to better prepare our students for exam day.
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Are you eager to register for your certification exam, but are unsure if you may be eligible for special test accommodations? ACE’s Exam Registration Manager discusses what you need to know and how to go about ensuring you are properly registered for your desired testing date with the accommodations you may need.
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Ever since Frederick J. Kelly, in 1914, at the University of Kansas, invented this approach, students have struggled with no real clue how to approach and analyze multiple-choice questions. Some people create so much stress and anxiety over these tests that they continually postpone taking it. To help you overcome anxiety and succeed, you simply need to understand the system behind multiple-choice tests.
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Have you recently begun your studies and feel overwhelmed by the science? Let us help you! Here’s what you need to know from the Essentials of Exercise Science book to not only be successful on the ACE exam, but to become a top-notch personal trainer!
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What’s one thing you can learn from a 5th grader? Math doesn’t have to be that scary! Whether it’s been a few years since you last formally practiced math or whether you’re just in need of a bit of a refresher, check out these helpful formulas and math tips to help you successfully prepare for your ACE certification exam.
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Don’t wait until tomorrow! Let’s take a look at what procrastination is all about and equip you with a six-step plan to successfully prepare for your ACE certification exam!
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Many candidates often wonder if practicing through the sample tests will truly help them on the “big day.” Learn more about how the sample tests are structured and how they compare to the actual exam in terms of format, content and difficulty.
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No matter how much you follow good test-taking and preparation advice, there's still that fear of mentally blacking out, those racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, negative thoughts about past performance, the "what if's, the nausea, sweating, headache, fast heartbeat - well, you get it. It's test anxiety and it happens to the best of us. The good news is you can do something about it!
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To those of you who have taken on the challenge of attaining professional recognition in your chosen field, kudos to you! While you may be overwhelmed by having to study for and take the test (we understand), take heart in knowing that successful test-takers who have gone before you have used common strategies that may also help you.
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Incorporating music into a group fitness class can be a fun component to class design, but in order to use it well, it’s important to understand it first. Learn the four
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Often times, these professions are confused because they have many similar qualities and characteristics; however, there are some very distinct differences that you should know. Learn more.
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Did you know ACE has a FREE Study Coach program that can help you as you prepare for your exam? ACE knows that everyone has felt overwhelmed at one point or another while preparing for any of the four ACE certification exams. Learn more about the Study Coach Program and how it can help you.
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If you have questions about the exam voucher and how to use it, look no further! Read this post to find out where it is and how to ensure you can use it to register for your exam.
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Perhaps you have heard or read the term ‘Exam Content Outline’ but do you know what it is and how to use it to be successful in studying for your ACE Exam?
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You studied for the ACE Exam, the big day finally arrived and you were not as successful as you had hoped…now what? Read on for more information about the important steps to take when preparing for and scheduling your ACE retake Exam!
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Are you a Personal Trainer and considering the Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach Certification, but unclear on what it really means to be an LWMC? Continue reading to find out more about this NCCA-accredited advanced credential, and how it can benefit both you and your clients.
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The two most common questions I receive from individuals who are studying for an exam or selecting between certifications are: “What is the difference between the ACE-Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Group Fitness Instructor (GFI)?” and “Which certification is best suited for me?” Find out who the GFI is, and if it's the right profession for you.
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The acronym NCCA gets thrown around in conversation but many people are not familiar with what NCCA even stands for, let alone why an accreditation from this organization is important when choosing a fitness certification. Let’s dive into this topic a little more.
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Congratulations on completing your studies! It’s now time for the test. But wait, you’re no longer seeing the testing site you were looking for. Your initial thought might be to scream or cry, but have no fear! Let us unravel the mystery of the “hidden site.”
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Wondering if the Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist Certification is right for you? Read on to find out what this advanced credential is all about, and how it can benefit you and your clients.
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Maybe you’ve bought your study materials recently and received an ACE Certification Exam Voucher (aka voucher) as part of your package. You know it’s good for one exam registration…but what else do you know? And what do you need to know?
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While some candidates plan their studies so that they take their certification exam immediately after week 12 (or 20) of their studies, other candidates may have more breathing room before their certification exam. For some candidates it can be tempting to let your studies slide a little, to relax in that final week or two so you are well rested and ready for your certification exam. Other candidates see that last couple of weeks as an opportunity to cram all the information they possibly can in
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We’ve talked here before about test anxiety and how to deal with it. But those candidates who are re-testing because they were unsuccessful on their first exam often experience a different kind of anxiety as well – re-test anxiety.
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Have you considered sitting for a second ACE exam? I know, I know, some of you are just starting your studies for your first ACE exam…but now is a good time for me to put the idea in your head. Maybe you are a group fitness instructor who is being approached for small group or individual training. Or you might be a personal trainer who realizes that their client base is starting to develop more health issues as they age.
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When you get stuck in your materials – or frustrated with a concept you just can’t grasp – there are several places you can turn to for help.
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Many ACE exam candidates begin their studies while balancing work, home and the books. For some it is the first return to the academic world of studying, reading and note taking since high school or college. Except this time around it seems more challenging because instead of just your studies, there is family to take care of, work to go to, dinner to cook, kids to pick up, etc.
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Did you know that ACE has partnered with colleges and universities around the country to help candidates prepare for their certification exam? There could be a college near you that is offering an ACE exam prep course!
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Prepare for your certification exam with the Certification Candidate Handbook.
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Well, for the test the answer would be ‘not a lot’. For your professional career, however, that can vary. The ACE Group Fitness Instructor certification exam focuses on the learning the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to teach safe and effective group fitness, regardless of the type of modality.
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Maybe you’ve bought your study materials recently and received an ACE Certification Exam Voucher (aka voucher) as part of your package. You know it’s good for one ACE Computer-based Testing (CBT) exam registration…but what else do you know?
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So the day has finally come. Your exam preparation materials have arrived on your doorstep. You carry them inside, carefully rip into the box, and start unpacking. And the materials keep coming. Like clowns out of a VW. And you sit down, and stare, and wonder…where should I start?
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Is that the course where I can get all the formulas? Find out what's really included in the Fitness Math course and what that means for the exam.
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Find out more about the 3rd vs 4th edition of the ACE Personal Trainer Manual.
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So why the range of 3 – 6 months? And where do you fit in that? It depends on what you bring to the study table.
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There are several different combinations of materials you can purchase from ACE to prepare for your exam. As you are studying just remember…there’s no rule that says you can only read the materials once!
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What to do if you need special accomodations when taking the ACE certification exam.
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I heard you need experience to pass the ACE exam - but I've never worked in a gym before!
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Be sure you properly meet the CPR and AED requirements to sit for the ACE certification exams.
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