Author Topic: NESTA? (Read 3509 times)

Zen · « **on:** April 08, 2007, 11:16:33 AM »

Have you guys heard of a certification organization named NESTA?
Every piece of info I get about them is just their website.

Anything you know would be appreciated. Thanks

qiniz · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2007, 11:29:14 AM »

Mr. Intenseone · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2007, 11:31:28 AM »

Quote from: Zen on April 08, 2007, 11:16:33 AM

Have you guys heard of a certification organization named NESTA?
Every piece of info I get about them is just their website.

Anything you know would be appreciated. Thanks

It was started by this guy along time ago........

http://www.thespencermethod.com/

It's a good cert, very reputable in the fitness world.

triple_pickle · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2007, 05:04:55 PM »

"adventures in big bear, california," wtf

SWOLETRAIN · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2007, 06:03:51 PM »

its a weekend cert. Very easy, not much harder than apex. definatll no nasm

Zen · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2007, 09:22:15 PM »

Thanks for the info. guys.

Anyone else?

Brutal_1 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2007, 09:24:20 PM »

Are you looking into it for yourself?? And it depends for what?? You want to be a PT at a major gym, you might have to go with something a little more reputable.

But if you need a cert just to have a cert, by all means....

Zen · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2007, 10:01:15 PM »

Thanks a lot for the reply.

Yes, I'm looking into it myself.....sort of. I am a gym owner and have just started to hire a few personal trainers. I am new in this industry and don't have much info about certification commissions except for the well-known ones.

Last week a guy e-mailed me and he said that he was "NESTA-certified." We also talked on the phone. He said he majored in sports medicine in college and he seems like a nice guy, knowing what customer care is all about.

However, I just don't want to risk my business by hiring guys who have trash certifications.

On this forum I am just trying to get opinions from a third party. A reality check, so to speak.

Brutal_1 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2007, 10:44:46 PM »

Most gyms accept a BS in sports medicine, in place of a cert. But I wonder if he did major in that field why he went with NESTA? Unless he already had the cert?

In any case, someone with the degree is most likely going to know more than someone with ONLY a cert. Not always, but a safe bet.

Zen · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2007, 12:51:51 AM »

What you are saying sounds reasonable. Why bother to get certified if you have a degree in sports medicine? I hope that he is being honest with me about his degree. I'm sure that talking with him in person would clarify a few things, but just thought that you guys knew anything about this certification.

Does anyone else know anything about NESTA?

Thanks in advance.

Devon97 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2007, 05:57:00 AM »

Quote from: Zen on April 12, 2007, 12:51:51 AM

What you are saying sounds reasonable. Why bother to get certified if you have a degree in sports medicine? I hope that he is being honest with me about his degree. I'm sure that talking with him in person would clarify a few things, but just thought that you guys knew anything about this certification.

Does anyone else know anything about NESTA?

Thanks in advance.

Ummmm honestly, if you have a undergrad in sports med you are on your way to med-school.

phyxsius · « **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2007, 06:44:23 AM »

Damn.. I thought so way wrong.. I was thinking of Italian soccer defender, Alessandro Nesta

Yorkie T · « **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2007, 07:05:26 AM »

Nesta is Bob Marley's middle name.

slaveboy1980 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2007, 07:21:11 AM »

Quote from: Yorkie T on April 12, 2007, 07:05:26 AM

Nesta is Bob Marley's middle name.

nesta cholok

Option D · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2007, 07:22:14 AM »

Im certified by nesta...got it in 02...

slaveboy1980 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2007, 07:25:27 AM »

nesta plays for milan

Bluto · « **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2007, 07:30:17 AM »

nesta is a very good player

good match yesterday for milan

Option D · « **Reply #17 on:** April 12, 2007, 07:31:37 AM »

Quote from: Devon97 on April 12, 2007, 05:57:00 AM

Ummmm honestly, if you have a undergrad in sports med you are on your way to med-school.

I got my cert from nesta bfore i graduated with my degree in bio.

a-train · « **Reply #18 on:** April 12, 2007, 07:33:47 AM »

3 Assignments.

1-essay, graded pass/fail
2-design of conditioning program
3-written exam, 85% to pass

Zen · « **Reply #19 on:** April 12, 2007, 09:02:29 AM »

a mal(or anyone who can answer my question),

Thanks for the reply.

How do you think it compares with other certifications such as NSCA, NASM, etc. in terms of difficulty and target markets?

Option D · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2007, 09:05:16 AM »

Quote from: Zen on April 12, 2007, 09:02:29 AM

a mal(or anyone who can answer my question),

Thanks for the reply.

How do you think it compares with other certifications such as NSCA, NASM, etc. in terms of difficulty and target markets?

well its like i think the "course" is overkill.

Quote from: a-train on April 12, 2007, 07:33:47 AM

3 Assignments.

1-essay, graded pass/fail
2-design of conditioning program
3-written exam, 85% to pass

Also you had to go interview personal trainers...i didnt think all of that was needed...and i cant compare to other programs because i havent done any of them . but nesta is cool..its pretty easy. basic

Zen · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2007, 11:16:04 PM »

Thanks, guys. That is some info. I appreciate it.

I would like to hear from other guys who know something about this certi.,too.

Author Topic: NESTA? (Read 3509 times)

Mr. Intenseone