Finally, after months of books, flashcards, practice quizzes and diligent studying I finally took my ACSM certification exam and ... I PASSED! I am now a certified Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Bam! I am pretty darn excited. The test was brutal- 150 questions, 4 hours, no breaks. Only 58% of those who take it actually pass (not a good statistic to look at RIGHT before you take the test). So needless to say, I am incredibly relieved and very happy.
This certification is basically like a personal training cert but a few steps above it. this means I can work with high risk people like those who have had surgeries, are in cardiac rehab, or who have dieases such an cancer or diabetes. I am not so much interested in personal training, more just overall health coaching or working with groups on health education. So... with this new boost of confidence, and resume, I start my search for the perfect job. I know the one I have now is NOT it. I just need to find that job where I can use my brain and my degree and not feel like going to work is the worst part of my day.
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