NASM Exam

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) examination is a test for personal trainers in pursuit of certification. Before taking the test, candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old, have no balance due for the test and hold valid CPR and AED certificates. There is no specific academic requirement.

The content of the test is broken down as follows:

• 25 questions on assessment
• 25 questions on exercise technique
• 25 questions on program design
• 10 questions on nutrition
• 10 questions on client relations and administration
• 5 questions on professional practice and responsibility
• 20 pre-trial research questions - not scored

There are 120 questions on the test, 20 of which are for pre-trial research purposes and not scored; these questions may appear on future exams as scored items. Candidates will not know which questions are scored and which are not, so it is better to put forth best effort on each question. Candidates will get their results as soon as the test is finished. The final raw score will be scaled. The minimum passing scaled result is 70. If unsuccessful on the attempt, wait three days before applying to take it again.

As your test day approaches, make sure that you have had plenty of time to study. Review a NASM Exam study guide or study using NASM Exam flashcards so that you strengthen any areas that might be more difficult for you on the test. You'll have the rest of your life to enjoy being successful on the exam, but you can only spend time between now and your test day to get prepared. Study hard and maximize your chances of success.