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90+
Practice Questions
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Real Exam Questions
120 min
Exam Duration
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Pass Mark

Performance Analytics

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) — By the Numbers

Pass Rate (First Attempt)
98.8%
Based on 11,000+ candidates
Score Distribution
0–40%60–80%90–100%
Typical Study Progress
Wk 1Wk 3Wk 6
Topic Coverage
  • Core Knowledge57%
  • Professional Practice83%
  • Standards & Ethics77%
  • Practical Skills79%

Exam Syllabus Topics

Full NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Coverage

Every topic candidates see on exam day — mapped, explained, and drilled through our question bank.

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Core Knowledge

Coverage Areas

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification standardsNSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) code of ethicsNSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) continuing educationNASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification standardsNASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) code of ethicsNASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) continuing education
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Professional Practice

Coverage Areas

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer certification standardsACSM Certified Personal Trainer code of ethicsACSM Certified Personal Trainer continuing educationACE Certified Personal Trainer certification standardsACE Certified Personal Trainer code of ethicsACE Certified Personal Trainer continuing education
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Standards & Ethics

Coverage Areas

professional standards for NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) examination formatNSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) recertificationprofessional standards for NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) examination formatNASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) recertification
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Practical Skills

Coverage Areas

professional standards for ACSM Certified Personal TrainerACSM Certified Personal Trainer examination formatACSM Certified Personal Trainer recertificationprofessional standards for ACE Certified Personal TrainerACE Certified Personal Trainer examination formatACE Certified Personal Trainer recertification

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  • Core Knowledge57%
  • Professional Practice83%
  • Standards & Ethics77%
  • Practical Skills79%

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