ISSA Certification Exam Details
The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) offers a certification exam for aspiring fitness professionals. Key details about the exam include:
Exam Format
- Online, open-book exam
- Multiple-choice and true/false questions
- 160 questions total
- 2 hours and 30 minutes time limit
Exam Pricing
- Exam fee is included in the course tuition
- Retake fee: $50 per attempt
Exam Preparation
- Study materials are provided as part of the course
- Practice quizzes and exams are available
- Exam prep webinars are offered
Exam Scheduling
- Exams can be scheduled online at any time
- Exams are proctored through a third-party service
Exam Results
- Immediate provisional results upon completion
- Official results within 1-2 business days
- Passing score is 75% or higher
Successful completion of the ISSA certification exam, along with meeting other requirements such as CPR/AED certification, leads to earning the prestigious ISSA personal trainer certification.