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Suite 201  \nGilbert, AZ 85297  \n800.460.6276 International: 602.383.1200  \n[www.nasm.or](www.nasm.or)  \nTable of Contents  \nINTRODUCTION 5  \nNASM ’s Mission  \nPersonal Trainers: Scope of Practice  \nAbout the OPT􀂕Model  \nAbout NCCA Accreditation  \nAbout the NASM Certification Governing Board NASM’s Nondiscrimination Policy  \nNASM CPT CERTIFICATION PREP PROGRAM  \nOPTIONS 7  \nExam Only Job Guarantee Gymternship  \nEnrollment Period  \nCANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 9  \nCertification Eligibility  \nEligibility Exception Requests  \nPotential Practice Eligibility Requirements  \nDEVELOPMENT OF THE NASM-CPT EXAM 11  \nExam Blueprint Cut Scores  \nScoring  \nGETTING STARTED AND EXAM REGISTRATION 12  \nGetting Started  \nAttestations  \nAccommodations Registering for an Exam Exam Check-in  \nRescheduling or Cancellation of an Exam Late Arrival or Failure to Appear for an Exam  \nEXAM ADMINISTRATION 19  \nTesting Format  \nSecurity at Test Sites and during Live Remote Proctor Exams  \nConfidentiality  \nEXAM CONDUCT 20  \nTesting Rules of Conduct  \nDisciplinary Actions for Misconduct  \nMisrepresentation of Eligibility/False Attestation  \nSuspicion of Misconduct Arising at or During the Examination  \nViolations of Certain Testing Rules of Conduct  \nEXAM RESULTS 23  \nScoring  \nScore Report Retaking the Exam Exam Challenges  \nCERTIFICATION CREDENTIALS 26  \nAwarding Credentials  \nCredential Use  \nRECERTIFICATION 26  \nRecertification  \nRestoring Certification  \nSUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF  \nCREDENTIALS (DISCIPLINARY) ACTION 30  \nNASM’s Code of Professional Conduct Unprofessional Conduct  \nNot in Good Standing Status  \nDue Process  \nAPPEALS 34  \nException Requests  \nEligibility Exception Requests Recertification Exception Requests Precedent-based Exception  \nAPPENDIX A 36  \nExam Blueprint  \nGetting certified is simple! Follow these steps:  \n1. Read this Candidate Handbook  \n2. Check your eligibility , including CPR/AED certification  \n3. Prepare and study  \n4. Register and schedule your exam  \n5. Take and pass the certification exam  \n6. Receive and maintain your credential  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThis Candidate Handbook provides information about the National Academy of Sports Medicine® (NASM) and the certification examination it offers to personal trainers and fitness professionals. This Handbook includes information concerning:  \n• NASM ’s CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) certification program and examination  \n• Eligibility requirements  \n• Applying and sitting for the NASM-CPT Exam  \n• Exam administration and results  \n• Rules of conduct and disciplinary action  \n• Awarding of credentials  \n• Maintaining credentials through recertification  \nThis Handbook is written to provide essential information to candidates (those considering or preparing to sit for the NASM-CPT examination) and Certified Professionals (those who have successfully completed an NASM certification examination and have received NASM credentials) . All CPT candidates and all Certified Professionals are required to read this Candidate Handbook. The policies, procedures, rules and obligations set forth in this Handbook and in NASM’s website-published Terms & Conditions, are binding on all candidates and Certified Professionals.  \nNASM’s Mission  \nEmpower the world’s fitness professionals to change the lives of their clients through scientifically sound, evidence-based fitness and wellness practices.  \nPersonal Trainers: Scope of Practice  \nPersonal Trainers are health and fitness professionals who perform individualized assessments, and design safe, effective and individualized exercise and conditioning programs. NASMCPTs are prepared to design exercise and conditioning programs that are scientifically valid and based on clinical evidence. 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