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The Use of Artificial Intelligence Applications for Exercise Prescription by Personal Trainers – A Call to Action
December 26, 2023by Amber Chelette, PhD, and Robyn Whitehead, PhD
This article discusses the limitations and risks involved with artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, as a tool for personal trainers.
Personal trainers Program design Professional Development
Oxygen Uptake and the Aerobic and Anaerobic Contributions to Exercise
May 22, 2020by NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition
This excerpt from NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, Second Edition briefly reviews the role of oxygen uptake in exercise.
Personal trainers Exercise Science
Emergency Preparedness in Personal Training: Are You Ready?
August 27, 2018by Sally A. Paulson, PhD, ATC, CSCS,*D
Emergency Preparation Plans As a Personal Trainer
Coaches Safety
Health Behavior Change: Theory and Practical Tips for the Personal Trainer
May 7, 2018by Annette Lang, MS
Why are some behaviors so easy to change while others are so excruciatingly difficult? In this session from the 2015 NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, Annette Lang explains how to identify specific components that have contributed to success—or lack thereof—in changing behaviors and ultimately, habits.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Program design
Personal Training Quarterly
Personal Training Quarterly is digitally published four times a year. Look for articles and information on how you can expand your personal training career through integrating training methods and accessing tools for building your business. You must be a member of the NSCA to access the PTQ.
Personal Training for the Recreational Downhill Skier
April 9, 2018by Chat E. Williams, MS, CSCS,*D, CSPS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
This article looks at the movement patterns of downhill skiing and suggests strength and conditioning exercises for the recreational downhill skier.
Personal trainers Exercise Technique Program design
NSCA-CPT Study Materials
The NSCA-CPT examination reflects the most current and accepted KSA standards within the health and fitness industries. Further, the examinations may be developed from references that may be in addition to resources listed below. NSCA materials survey important content area, but are not a comprehensive study of the Exercise Sciences.
Private Sector Coach of the Year
The Private Sector Coach of the Year Award, previously known as the Personal Trainer of the Year Award, recognizes an NSCA-certified professional working in the private sector who demonstrates exceptional impact in client outcomes, application of evidence-based practices, advocacy for the strength and conditioning profession, and significant contributions to the NSCA.
Education Recognition Program
The NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) recognizes and distinguishes schools with standardized, approved strength and conditioning or personal training curricula in undergraduate and graduate settings designed to prepare students for the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®) and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certifications.
Personal Trainers Virtual Conference
Join the 2026 NSCA Personal Trainers Virtual Conference (PTCon) online October 27–30 for flexible continuing education, evidence-based strategies, and 2.0 CEUs.
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