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Ace The NASM CPT Exam with Our Self-Led Online Course!

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Exam Information

What is NASM CPT?

"“For over 30 years, the National Academy of Sports Medicine has developed the most successful personal trainers in the fitness industry. Their NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification provides you with the most scientifically accurate information.

If you want to become one of the best, most respected, and highest-paid fitness trainers, it’s as simple as getting certified online with NASM.”​"

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What's InCluded?

NASM CPT Exam Self-Led Online Course

Designed by expert instructors with experience in the field, our online NASM CPT prep course is designed to bring you from baseline to certified in 12-14 weeks.  Students receive lifetime access via Web or Mobile App to our courses on the Kajabi Learning Platform, with the following benefits included:

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Course Packages

Basic

Self-Led Course Only

Single Payment Option:

$200

Payment Plan Option:

$240

3 Payments of $80

Most Affordable

Standard

Self-Led Course + 2 Review Sessions

Single Payment Option:

$500

Payment Plan Option:

$600

3 Payments of $200

Most Popular!

Premium

Self-Led Course + 5 Review Sessions​

Single Payment Option:​

$900

Payment Plan Option:

$1,080

3 Payments of $360

Most Comprehensive

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Course Instructors

Dr. Katie Dabrowski Headshot - Director of Academics & Instructor

Dr. Katie Dabrowksi

Dr. Katie Dabrowski is a physical therapist, strength coach, and co-owner of Old Bull Athletics, a one-on-one hybrid practice that combines physical therapy with strength & performance training. She is also an adjunct neuroscience professor & is passionate about education.

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Ryan Zeisloft

Ryan aka The Squatfather™️ has over 10 years of experience training and competing in bodybuilding, powerlifting, and Olympic Weightlifting. In his time at UCF, Ryan worked in the Human Performance Lab as well as the Wayne Densch Athletic Complex.

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1-on-1 Virtual Instructor Review Sessions

Need some additional assistance with the NASM CPT course material?  Our Expert Instructors are here to help!

1-on-1 Virtual Instructor Review Sessions offer personalized guidance from expert instructors to help you master key concepts and ace your certification exams.

These sessions are tailored to your unique needs, providing targeted support and detailed feedback to ensure your success.

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Additional Information

You are required to purchase your exam and book separately, all other required materials will be provided by your instructor. CLICK HERE to visit NASM’s Website to learn more about signing up for the Exam.  The digital version of the recommended book for this NASM CPT Certification Exam Preparation Online Course is included in your exam purchase, if you would like a hardcopy the book is called the NASM CPT Textbook 7th Edition.  To save money, we suggest either renting your book or purchasing it used from a website like Chegg or BookRun instead of buying new. 

The following are prerequisites of the NASM CPT Exam:

  • Have a high school degree or GED
  • Hold a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Hold an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.

You will receive two emails from Kajabi immediately after purchase, one notifying you that you now have access to the course and a second to set up your password.  

Set your password up first and then you will see the course in your account.  If you do not receive these emails or have any issues, please contact us via the Contact Us Page.

Course Outline

Session 1

Chapter 1 – Thermodynamics, Biochemistry, & Metabolism

Chapter 5 – Molecular Biology of Exercise and Nutrition

Position Stand – Exercise & Sport Nutrition Review

Chapter 2 – Skeletal Muscle Plasticity

Chapter 3 – The Endocrinology of Resistance Exercise & Training

Chapter 4 – Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Responses to Exercise

Position Stand – Energy Drinks

Position Stand – Caffeine

Chapter 6 – Aspects of Overtraining

Chapter 7 – Principles of Exercise Training

Chapter 8 – Laboratory & Field Techniques for Measuring Performance

Chapter 9 – Practice Questions

Chapter 10 – Practice Questions

Position Stand – Beta-Alanine

Chapter 11 – An Overview of Macronutrients

Chapter 15 – Vitamins and Minerals

Position Stand – Protein & Exercise

Position Stand – Probiotics

Chapter 12 – Protein

Chapter 13 – Fat

Chapter 14 – Carbohydrates

Chapter 20 – Sports Application of Creatine

Chapter 21 – Weight Loss Ingredients

Chapter 22 – An Overview of Sports Supplements

Chapter 23 – Hormonal Supplements Legal & Illegal

Position Stand – Creatine

Position Stand – HMB

Chapter 16 – Nutritional Needs of Endurance Athletes

Chapter 17 – Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes

Position Stand – Sodium Bicarbonate & Exercise Performance

Position Stand – Meal Frequency

Chapter 27 – Nutrition Before, During, and After Exercise for the Endurance Athlete

Chapter 28 – Nutrition Before, During, and After Exercise for the Strength/Power Athlete

Position Stand – Nutrient Timing

Chapter 26 – Eating to Improve Body

Chapter 25 – Very-Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diets (VLCKD)

Chapter 18 – A Different Look at the Food Guide Pyramid

Position Stand – Diets & Body Composition

Chapter 19 – Special Needs of Youth, Women, and the Elderly

Chapter 24 – Special Legal Review: The Androstenedione Ban and the Criminalization of Steroid Precursors – Implications for the Sports Nutritional supplement Market

Position Stand – Nutritional considerations for Single-Stage Ultra-Marathon Training & Racing

Practice Exam

NASM CPT Online Course Outline

Session 1

Chapter 1: Modern State of Health and Fitness

Chapter 2: The Personal Training Profession

Chapter 3: Psychology of Exercise

Chapter 4: Behavioral Coaching

Chapter 5: Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems

Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems

Chapter 7: Human Movement Science

Chapter 8: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics

Chapter 9: Nutrition

Chapter 10: Supplementation

Chapter 11: Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Chapter 12: Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments

Chapter 13: Integrated Training and the OPT Model

Chapter 14: Flexibility Training Concepts

Chapter 15: Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts

Chapter 16: Core Training Concepts

Chapter 17: Balance Training Concepts

Chapter 18: Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts

Chapter 19: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts

Chapter 20: Resistance Training Concepts

Chapter 19: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts

Chapter 20: Resistance Training Concepts

Sample Midterm Exam

Sample Final Exam

Course Outline

Session 1

Chapter 1 – Thermodynamics, Biochemistry, & Metabolism

Chapter 5 – Molecular Biology of Exercise and Nutrition

Position Stand – Exercise & Sport Nutrition Review

Chapter 2 – Skeletal Muscle Plasticity

Chapter 3 – The Endocrinology of Resistance Exercise & Training

Chapter 4 – Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Responses to Exercise

Position Stand – Energy Drinks

Position Stand – Caffeine

Chapter 6 – Aspects of Overtraining

Chapter 7 – Principles of Exercise Training

Chapter 8 – Laboratory & Field Techniques for Measuring Performance

Chapter 9 – Practice Questions

Chapter 10 – Practice Questions

Position Stand – Beta-Alanine

Chapter 11 – An Overview of Macronutrients

Chapter 15 – Vitamins and Minerals

Position Stand – Protein & Exercise

Position Stand – Probiotics

Chapter 12 – Protein

Chapter 13 – Fat

Chapter 14 – Carbohydrates

Chapter 20 – Sports Application of Creatine

Chapter 21 – Weight Loss Ingredients

Chapter 22 – An Overview of Sports Supplements

Chapter 23 – Hormonal Supplements Legal & Illegal

Position Stand – Creatine

Position Stand – HMB

Chapter 16 – Nutritional Needs of Endurance Athletes

Chapter 17 – Nutritional Needs of Strength/Power Athletes

Position Stand – Sodium Bicarbonate & Exercise Performance

Position Stand – Meal Frequency

Chapter 27 – Nutrition Before, During, and After Exercise for the Endurance Athlete

Chapter 28 – Nutrition Before, During, and After Exercise for the Strength/Power Athlete

Position Stand – Nutrient Timing

Chapter 26 – Eating to Improve Body

Chapter 25 – Very-Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diets (VLCKD)

Chapter 18 – A Different Look at the Food Guide Pyramid

Position Stand – Diets & Body Composition

Chapter 19 – Special Needs of Youth, Women, and the Elderly

Chapter 24 – Special Legal Review: The Androstenedione Ban and the Criminalization of Steroid Precursors – Implications for the Sports Nutritional supplement Market

Position Stand – Nutritional considerations for Single-Stage Ultra-Marathon Training & Racing

Practice Exam

NASM CPT Online Course Outline

Session 1

Chapter 1: Modern State of Health and Fitness

Chapter 2: The Personal Training Profession

Chapter 3: Psychology of Exercise

Chapter 4: Behavioral Coaching

Chapter 5: Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems

Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems

Chapter 7: Human Movement Science

Chapter 8: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics

Chapter 9: Nutrition

Chapter 10: Supplementation

Chapter 11: Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Chapter 12: Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments

Chapter 13: Integrated Training and the OPT Model

Chapter 14: Flexibility Training Concepts

Chapter 15: Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts

Chapter 16: Core Training Concepts

Chapter 17: Balance Training Concepts

Chapter 18: Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts

Chapter 19: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts

Chapter 20: Resistance Training Concepts

Chapter 19: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts

Chapter 20: Resistance Training Concepts

Sample Midterm Exam

Sample Final Exam