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Hey everybody, coach Tyler here!
Welcome to the ISSA CPT Exam FAQ page.
You’ve made it this far in the ISSA CPT Exam Prep Study Hub, so you must be serious about your studies and on-track for your exam.
The purpose of this article is to answer the most popular questions that people have regarding the ISSA CPT and ISSA study materials, and I’ve broken down the following:
- Frequently Asked Questions
- General ISSA CPT Certification Information
- ISSA Exam and Other ISSA Study Material Questions
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ISSA CPT Study Series
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ISSA Exam Format
The entirety of ISSA is delivered online, and there is no practical or real-world sit-down component of the final exam.
But why online?
In my perspective, it’s a really great way to deliver this level of education, and our world today is shifting more towards this type of learning.
You might ask what the benefits are, so here are a few:
- No printing, filing, or storing any paper or hard copy material
- No worrying about naming and signing everything; you log in
- No waiting for postal or courier services for material delivery.
- Saving on postage and shipping costs
- No worrying about errors when writing that can’t be corrected
- The exam is automatically sent to the grading center upon submission
- Self-paced, flexible study and exam arrangement
- 24/7 educational support team availability (except holidays)
Now let’s get down to the meat and potatoes of this article, which is, of course, the ISSA CPT exam FAQ all on this one page for your convenience.
PTPioneer’s ISSA Exam FAQ
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the ISSA CPT final exam.
What is the ISSA CPT?
What is the ISSA CPT exam pass rate?
What are the ISSA CPT exam prerequisites?
How long do I need to prepare for the ISSA CPT exam?
What study materials does ISSA provide?
What does the ISSA textbook cover?
Anatomy and Physiology (3 units), Kinesiology and Biomechanics (4 units), Health and Physical Fitness (4 units), Program Development (5 units), Nutrition (4 Units), and Fitness for All (11 units).
What does the ISSA CPT exam cost?
What does the ISSA CPT exam cost?
How many questions are on the ISSA CPT final exam?
Is the ISSA CPT exam open book?
What happens if I fail the ISSA CPT exam?
When will I receive the results of the ISSA CPT exam?
How can I pass the ISSA CPT exam?
How long does the ISSA personal trainer certification last?
Is the ISSA CPT worth it?
Is the ISSA CPT a respected personal training certification?
What is the average annual income for ISSA-certified personal trainers?
What, if any, other certifications or specializations does ISSA offer?
ISSA CPT Exam Conclusion
Hopefully, I was able to answer all of your questions and ease all of your concerns about the ISSA CPT final certification exam. Students who take ISSA courses before testing are almost guaranteed to score higher on the exam. Even better, take a look at the Trainer Academy certification course packages. They provide a certification program for almost all organizations covering multiple subjects and areas while also having tons of test questions in all areas and topics, providing tons of value with incredible study program design. Plus with the exam pass guarantee, you can avoid shelling out for the proctor fee in vain.
With a 90% pass rate, it would be hard not to think ISSA was a bit of a strange walk in the park.
The thing is, they have a COMPLETELY different approach to delivering knowledge and skills.
And if you are not sure whether or not ISSA is the right certification for you, then I highly recommend you read my article on the top five personal training programs.
ISSA is a training academy, not a grading system, and from my experience with ISSA, it is designed to progressively train you to build a solid foundational understanding of all things fitness.
Unlike most other certifications that give you a bunch of stuff to learn and then try and see how well you remember it, ISSA aims to help you gain knowledge that you can apply to be your best.
Best wishes on your pursuit to become the personal trainer you’ve always wanted to be!
Hello Tyler! This is great information and thank you for providing it. I am working my way through the quizzes now, but I have a little anxiety about the test. Thanks for easing my anxiety a little. I want to do my absolute best!
Glad you are enjoying the content. I’m sure you will do great since you are taking the time to do practice tests and properly prepare for your exam.
Hello
love the articles you post. Hope to get to work with you as soon as im done with the Sports Nutrition test Which has essays.
Thanks for the kind words. I look forward to working with you at some point as well. Good luck with your personal training career I know that you are going to do great.
What date exactly did the exam format change?
That’s a great question. I feel like it was sometime in April but I would check with them to be sure.
So there isn’t anymore essays on the ISSA exam?
There are no longer any essays on the international sports Sciences Association exam. Only multiple choice questions.
First off, I’m a big fan; love your style and approach to fitness.
I am currently preparing for my ISSA PT test. Are you serious that it’s only MC?! Doesn’t that make the test super easy?
Thanks for the kind words, yes it is only multiple choice as of this moment. Yes it does make the test easier but to be fair all certifications in the industry follow the same format.
Hey there! This is a very helpful article so thank you! But I’d like to know your thoughts about the Bodybuilding specialist course.
The bodybuilding specialist is a relatively new certification. Overall, you should definitely start out with a general personal training certification first, and then specialized afterwards. The bodybuilding specialist would be something you would do afterwards.
Hey there! Great article! I would like to get the ISSA ELITE TRAINER certificate, but before that I want to make sure it will be acreditated in Romania by the work ministry since I intend to get a freelance company (not really a company more likely as an authorized person who does certain services such as a personal training sessions ) I checked everywhere but I can’t find this information. Thank you in advance!
Hello Alex,
all of the information that I put up on my website is geared towards people trying to become a trainer in the United States of America. If you want to know whether a certification is accredited and recognized in any other part of the world, you will need to do some research on your own. I suggest calling up some of these gymnasiums and asking them which certifications they accept and which ones they prefer.
Hi,
I’m doing Elite personal trainer course from ISSA. But I want to do bachelor degree in exercise science from ISSA college. What’ll you please provide me comprehensive information about that specially about fees. I live in India so I’ve to pay $440 for each credit and to be graduate I need 180 credits it means $440×180= $79200. It is too high to pay I think it is then become world’s most expensive course right.
Those calculations cannot be correct. I would definitely contact the international sports Sciences Association to clear up your questions about the specific prices.
Thanks for this! I was worried about the time frame so I was postponing taking the exam once I had a free weekend but now it makes it a little easier.
Hey Eman,
I am glad you enjoyed my article. ISSA is a fantastic certification but you should definitely take your time studying so that you can absorb all of the information on exercise science before you take the test. Good luck with all the studying!