Certifications?

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I am currently personal training and my company will reimburse us for a certification each year. Since I am applying to PT school I am thinking of getting Gray Cook's FMS certification. I was wondering if people who are familiar with it think this is a good one to get or if there is a better one out there and how it much the FMS would help me? Thanks!

 

[jgold72288]

NSCA's CSCS seems to be the most widely recognized from my experience. Plus the test wasn't all that hard, though I did have a huge interest in that material going into it.

 

[NewDPT31]

If you are going to get anything, get the CSCS. Pretty easy if you have ever lifted weights before and know anything about exercise physiology.

 

[DPTinFL]

FMS and the CSCS are different certs. FMS is more useful for PT, PT school and personal training. I use some of the movement screens and corrective exercises. However CSCS is well more recognized. Get both!

 

[WolfMan1000]

I think the FMS would be a wise investment. If you haven't already read it, Gray's book Movement would be a good background for the course. You can get the e-book for $9.99 at davedraper.com