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Personal Training Certification PRIMARY

3
Review exam incorrect answers
Posted Abril 22, 2018 by John Paquet, Independent Professional Fitness Instructor
I feel part of the learning process is the ability to review incorrect answers. Unfortunately one can't do this. Additionally would rather see more practical information in the course rather than the basic science of how muscle works. A pretest would also help as other professional agencies do such as AFAA, ACE.
3
Certificate
Posted Julio 27, 2017 by Fitness T, Temecula, CA
Very pleased with the exam! The actual certificate looks very generic and is a disappointment.
2
Useless
Posted Noviembre 25, 2023 by No big gym will take this certification

FiTOUR® Kettlebell Training Certification

3
Needs to be edited more!!!!
Posted Abril 18, 2018 by Jane from Ab-solute Fitness
I think to improve the course and test consider either a dvd or online video link examples of the exercises. Also whoever typed up the test should go over it. On one of the questions I believe it was a clean and a press were interchanged. It was common mistakes but the wrong exercise was listed. Also some type os. Otherwise I learned a lot about KB training. I practiced while reading the exercises.

Myofascial Release Foam Roller Certification Primary

3
Correct answers to missed results, and Printing out certificates
Posted Abril 15, 2018 by Carolyn Haines
It would be nice to know the answers to the questions I got wrong. Helps in learning. Also I could not figure out a way to print out the certificate to give to my employers. I finally figured out a way but it is not in the order on the certificate that is shown and don't know if it will be accepted by my work. There should be a very easy way to print out the certificate.
3
This was a good course with a lot of information.
Posted Marzo 20, 2018 by Marla- fitness instructor from Chicago
This is an in depth look at Myofascial Release. The information is presented well. I liked the organization of the study guide as well as the videos. The exam was not at all organized. This course takes many hours to complete. Their are fourteen chapters and fourteen videos to watch. I think the CECs should be higher for the amount of time spent learning the material.
3
Confusing but informative
Posted Febrero 16, 2018 by Christina White, NASM CPT, Florida
Overall it wasn't terrible, however it was confusing at points in the material as some of the review questions were not always clear or didn't seem to match the material. When I have both the material and the review questions in front of me and there is no clear answer to a question, it makes it difficult to know if there really is a clear answer when one isn't in the reading. I think there needs to be a review of the material before it is available for purchase as a certification course or maybe answers should be provided as a clear way of understanding the material. Even if it's at an added cost. My 2nd issue is that the videos are of no help as the presenter is only reading the material word for word as I sit here and read along with her. It would be helpful if more answers to the questions that are in the review were in the videos provided. The test was pretty streamline to the material and I will be using the material when I preform my own foam rolling on myself as well as with my clients as needed.
3
Needs improvement
Posted Enero 19, 2018 by Brinajo
I love the information that I learned in this certification, however on the study material, I feel that some of the wording was confusing, and could have been laid out a little better. My biggest problem with the certification was the testing. Each question being on its own page took forever, and in order to go back to a page say 5 back would have been much easier if there was a scroll of all of the pages instead of 3 to 5 at a time. I had clicked the end of test question to find out how many more questions there were and it took me at least 5 mins. to scroll back to where I was. I also found it odd that there are no CE credits for the certification. Its continued education so should be counted. The information was good to learn though, and all in all Im happy I did it, and can share it with all of my clients.
3
Not bad.
Posted Octubre 8, 2017 by Lori De Marco, CMT, PT, MMACS, YogaFit Instructor
The videos were pretty well done. She knew the information well though you could see she was ready the TelePrompter. I've done a number of Certification programs, paid a lot of money for some that were not as well done. Thank you.

Aqua Certification Primary

3
Good
Posted Febrero 24, 2018 by JE from IL
I found it a little distracting when watching the videos that people walked through the video when you were taping, that splashing noises could be heard or a class was going on when you taped, and some kind of maintenance work was being done while you were taping, which made it hard to hear you. I would also like to correct some of your terminology. A hop is performed on one foot, but a jump is performed on two feet. So, the skill of bunny hop is correct, but the double bunny hop is actually a jump. Also, when you talked about lower back flexibility, you said that a sit and reach box could be used, or a tape measure on the floor could be used. Test qualifications for safely testing lower back flexibility have changed since 2003. Please update your video to coincide with the latest test measurements for this skill, or don't even mention how it is tested. Finally, is sagital spelled with one "t" or two "t's"? It is spelled both ways.
3
don't use diagrams/typos
Posted Febrero 28, 2017 by Tracey, VA
I use a Mac and questions 78, 79 & 80 refer to diagrams that I did not see so I basically guessed 3 answers (and probably the easiest of all 100). On the exam, if you are allowed to skip questions, you should be prompted at the end to return to those questions without having to remember which questions you skipped. It's time consuming to back arrow your way 50-60 questions. Also, in the manual as well as on line, you refer to "bounding" where it should be "bouncing." Throughout the manual there are small typos as well.
3
Aqua certificate
Posted Enero 18, 2017 by Anitta from Boulder Colorado
The expiration date is wrong. I think it is for two years rather than for two months.

Group Fitness Certification Primary

3
Great, but....
Posted Septiembre 27, 2017 by S Hardy
How do I see what questions I missed on the test? It just gave me my score, that's it.
3
Timing of Renewal
Posted Febrero 10, 2017 by Liz
I feel it was misleading to say that I could renew my certification within 90 days of the expiration. I thought that the renewal date would correspond to my expiration date. My certification expired April 21, 2017. I took the test today February 10 in order to be a little ahead of the game and now I have lost a couple of months of time by taking the exam early. Too bad. If you are going to renew wait until right at the date to avoid losing time!
3
Does the Job
Posted Diciembre 31, 2015 by Audra, Ohio
This Fitour certification isn't something to get excited about; But it will do the job in acquiring your fitness certification.The group instructor handbook seems overwhelming at first. Just read through it several times, highlight/make notations, organize into stapled sections, and you're ready for the exam. The three hours is more than enough time to complete the 100 multiple choice questions. I think the key to becoming a good group instructor is going to have to come from immersing yourself in different classes with different instructors: Participate, take note, see what you can take/ expand on, etc. and that will be your real certification.
2
The course material doesn't prepare you. You need a copy of the personal training material as well. If you don't have previous knowledge you will find the exam tough.
Posted Julio 8, 2024 by Brit B

Boot Camp Fitness Certification Primary

3
boot camp by the book
Posted Septiembre 24, 2017 by Jane Ab-solute fitness
The information in this program was very good, especially about the business aspect. The breakdown of the program and exercises included seem very "stick to the script" except for the variations. I would do a little bit of a more active warm-up. I also felt like some of the calisthenics should be in cardio conditioning i.e. jump ropes and jacks. The same for exercises in calisthenics good for muscle conditioning. All in all pretty good.
3
Renewal
Posted Marzo 15, 2017 by Jim from YMCA
A lot of the questions did not have clear cut answers. One example was you can hold a plank up to 30 seconds. True or false. You should also get to review your test to see what you got wrong. Some questions were not in the study manual.

Indoor Cycling Certification Primary

3
Exam
Posted Enero 30, 2017 by Amy Sanderson
I missed 5 on the exam but was unable to see what I missed and what correct answer was. I would like to know what I missed so I don't make the same mistake on another exam or while teaching.

Pilates Certification Primary

3
Pilates test
Posted Enero 31, 2016 by DW
Could not find answers to 4 questions. Need to update the manual please in a better format.
3
Posted Enero 5, 2015 by Hattie Knight from Stone Mountain, GA

Certificacian de Pilates Avanzado

3
Certificate
Posted Septiembre 28, 2014 by Anonymous
The actual certificate does not look very official. It looks like a fake that a teenage kid made.
2
Program is 20 years old. Simple and straight forward, keep you legal for less certification.
Posted Noviembre 7, 2024 by GT

FiTOUR® Youth Fitness Certification

3
Lacks variety for age groups
Posted Julio 4, 2013 by Stacey Jernigan from Bessemer, AL
Interested in more detailed examples of exercises, activities, and games for a wider range of ages, including preschoolers. Would be interested in more activities/exercises/games families can enjoy together - parent/child exercises, etc. Also, the test contains some errors.

Yoga Certification Primary

3
beneficial
Posted Julio 31, 2009 by Anonymous
2
What a bunch of BS questions. As an ERYT-500 instructor who has been teaching for almost 25 years, a large percentage of this exam was nonsense. I just took it because it was cheap CEC's.
Posted Julio 22, 2024 by JB

FiTOUR® Primary Sports Nutrition Certification

3
Average nutrition course
Posted Junio 29, 2009 by Lacee from Orem, UT

La Certificación Primaria de Ejercicio en Grupo FiTOUR®

2
Course seemed very out of date! The audio on video was muffled and it was hard to understand the voice of lead instructor. When I googled name of instructor I read that she died over a year ago. RIP.
Posted Febrero 16, 2024 by Tricia

Certificación de Primaria de Pilates

2
mala traducción
Posted Junio 23, 2023 by por favor revisen la traducción, hay preguntas que no se entienden, pasé el examen porque tengo experiencia en el área, si fuese principiante, hubiese tenido que repetirlo, casi no se entiende

Barre Certification ADVANCED

2
This was primarily a HIIT workout not Barre
Posted Noviembre 3, 2022 by Burpees and jumping jacks part of Ballet barre?

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