Additional Information
Additional Information
Suggested Readings: Howley, Edward T. and Thompson, Dixie L. 2017. Fitness Professional’s Handbook. 7th Edition. Publisher: Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL.
– Test Focus Areas – See chart for the written and practical areas below.
| Exam Content Outline: Written Examination | |
| Domain 1: | Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics – 38% |
| Domain 2: | Client Assessment – 16% |
| Domain 3: | Exercise Prescription – 11% |
| Domain 4: | Muscular Fitness – 4% |
| Domain 5: | Cardio Respiratory – 4% |
| Domain 6: | Flexibility – 3% |
| Domain 7: | Business of Personal Training – 24% |
| Exam Content Outline: Practical Examination | |
| Part 1: | Assessments – 21% |
| Part 2: | Warm Up – 8% |
| Part 3: | Flexibility – 39% |
| Part 4: | Upper and Lower Body Exercises – 32% |
- Understand and describe basic anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology
- Assess an individual’s level of fitness using ACSM guidelines
- Design and customize exercise programs
- Demonstrate proper execution of resistance, cardio-respiratory and flexibility exercises
- Identify and demonstrate at least one strength exercise for every major muscle group
- Explain ACSM and AHA recommendations for cardiovascular exercise
Candidates who failed must register 35 days prior to the examination date to guarantee acceptance at a testing site. Candidates who were unsuccessful on the written portion or practical portion may retake the examination within 12 months only two time during that timeframe at a reduced rate of $125 per exam. (W.I.T.S. Candidate Handbook, Re-examination, p15) Candidates may access the retake application on the website.
