NSCA Personal Trainer – Advanced Recognition
Purpose
The NSCA Personal Trainer – Advanced Recognition (PT-AR) is designed to acknowledge currently certified NSCA-CPT individuals that go above and beyond the call of duty as a fitness professional representing and serving the National Strength and Conditioning Association. This advanced recognition will be awarded to those individuals who uphold a higher standard for the personal training profession and devote extra time and effort to exemplify leadership in the strength, conditioning, wellness, and fitness industry.
Benefits
With the PT-AR you enter into a select group of personal training professionals who are;
- chosen as leaders to represent the NSCA at the highest level.
- recognized as an elite level Personal Training professional.
- provided a certificate of recognition and acknowledgment of achievements to be proudly and prominently displayed.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this special recognition the personal trainer must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a current CPR/AED Certification (photocopy of current certification required).
- NSCA-CPT Certified & current NSCA Member
- Recertified with Distinction – NSCA-CPT,*D
- Hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field from a regionally accredited College or University. (i.e. Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Health Care Administration, Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Kinesiotherapy, Athletic Training, Physiology, Sports Management, Biology, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, Health Science, Recreation Management/Science, and Nutrition.)
- Hold current employment as a personal trainer working with individuals for the past four years (Average 20 hours a week).
- An outline of employment and a letter of recommendation must be submitted by a manager or director from the facilities the individual has been employed at for the last 4 years. Individuals who own their own facility or are self-employed must show proof of ownership.
- A letter of recommendation from two colleagues holding current NSCA-CPT Certification
- Pay the administrative fee.
Scoring System
Individuals must also score a total of 50 points within a 3-year period to be eligible for this recognition. Click here to view the PT-AR Point Evaluation Form.
Application Details
Applications will be accepted and reviewed by the NSCA twice a year. Application due date is March 1 or October 1. The NSCA is no longer accepting paper applications. Please submit your application & payment electronically.
Cost
A one time $100.00 administrative fee for the three-year period is due with the completed application.
For more information please contact: education@nsca-lift.org
