NBFE ANNOUNCES NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE NBFE PFTE, Part I New Post
March 29, 2010
The NBFE has completed a comprehensive review of the provisional affiliate organization’s Personal Trainer Certification programs. The review committee analyzed seven (7) major test areas and sixteen (16) measurable test objectives to ensure that graduates of each affiliate program were prepared to take the NBFE National Board Exams.
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NBFE ANNOUNCES NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR TAKING THE NBFE PFTE, Part I
September 23, 2009
Over the past few years, hundreds of certified fitness trainers have
expressed a desire
to take the the NBFE exams but hold a certification from a national
organization that
chose not to become an Affiliate of the NBFE.
The NBFE believes that these individuals should not be denied the
opportunity to take
the National Boards simply because their certifying organization does not
understand
the importance of a single, nationally standardized examination process for
the personal
training profession.
Therefore, as a result of this overwhelming demand from the fitness
profession, the NBFE
has implemented Open Enrollment. This means that candidates certified
through national
organizations that have not become NBFE Affiliates will now be able to
register for Part I
of the Personal Fitness Trainer Examination (PFTE). This October, for the
first time
candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the NBFE PFTE, Part I
through the
new open enrollment process.
Since states are considering using the NBFE exam as a licensing exam for
personal trainers, in lieu of 50 individual state licensing exams, the NBFE
believes it is in the best interest of the profession to support the
trainers' demand and change the enrollment process.
Eligible candidates must now demonstrate proof of a current personal
training certification (i.e., ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA etc.,) in order to
participate and verify at least 500 hours of experience as a personal
trainer.
To enroll in Part I - Click HERE
NBFE ANNOUNCES Part II, the Practical Examination
September 23, 2009
Taking the NBFE PFTE, Part II - First Scheduled Date!
Sunday October 18, 2009
Richmond, VA
Candidates for the NBFE PFTE, Part II Practical will need to register by
October 9, 2009 and have completed the NBFE PFTE, Part I or be eligible to
participate.
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Sunday October 18, 2009 |
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University of Richmond
Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness
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28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
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All candidates who have previously sat for NBFE Part I and/or those eligible
to sit for NBFE Part I but who have not yet taken or passed Part I will be
able
to participate. Candidates will not receive certification until such time as
they successfully pass both: Part I and Part II.
For more information about registering, please click HERE
State Licensing of Personal Trainers
UPDATE - December 2008
December 08, 2008
Recently, the state of New Jersey proposed legislation to license personal trainers. The bill includes use of the National Board of Fitness Examiner's (NBFE) Personal Fitness Trainer examination. New Jersey is one of a growing number of states that is considering licensing for personal fitness trainers in the past couple of years. While the NBFE retains a neutral position on licensing, we applaud the fact that New Jersey and other states recognize the importance of utilizing a National Board examination rather than developing one of possibly 50 different state board exams.
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to continue reading and for a copy of the various state bills.
NBFE Redeploys Part I with LaserGrade
August 20, 2008
The NBFE has discounted the cost of Part I from $295 to $195. This $100 discount is available for a limited time to introduce the redeployment of our examination with PSI.
Testing candidates are encouraged to register and schedule now to take advantage of the reduction. If you feel you need more time to prepare, register now at the reduced price and simply schedule the exam for a later date.
To take advantage of this limited time registration fee, go to:
http://nbfe.org/registration/
State Licensing of Personal Trainers
August 20, 2008
Most recently, two states and the District of Columbia have proposed laws that would regulate the practice of personal training and require trainers to obtain a license. The states, Georgia and Maryland, originally proposed legislation to utilize the National Board of Fitness Examiners (NBFE) examination in their respective regulatory provisions. There are no active proposals now pending in these states. The proposal in D.C. is still be considered.
CLICK HERE to download a copy of both state bills.
NBFE UPDATE: PART II, the Practical Examination
August 20, 2008
The National Board of Fitness Examiner (NBFE) has been working diligently on completing the PFT Part II of the National Board Examination.
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