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Originally Posted by WalkingDysfunction
I'm curious.....how come you never utilized your Physical Therapy degree (I assume license as well)? I've heard that PT's do not get paid as well in the Philippines compared to the US, but is being a CPT more lucrative over there? I'm asking because I'm in Physical Therapy.
I recently passed my CSCS and while I didn't think it was an easy exam....I didn't think it was too hardcore for someone with a PT background (assuming that you are familiar with strength training and conditioning). My classmate is a certified ACSM-HFI....I'm not sure how the exams are like though.
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Hi there! I graduated in 1998, I failed the one time for the boards here and didn't take it again. I worked in the events and sales industry, and got hooked in boxing (as fitness) in 2002. Then put up a Boxing Gym in 2004.
If you're a licensed Physical Therapist here - might as well go some other country if you'll pursue it as a career. I'm doing well here with running a couple of businesses than being employed.
And Personal Trainers do well more here than PT's based here in The Philippines. I know there's a lot of room for growth here as a Personal TRainer. But I'm studying for the ACSM-CPT right now, because it has become more of a passion than anything else.
I was also thinking of taking the ACSM-HFI certification. But having a Personal Trainer certification here is more recognized.
It's been 10 years since I graduated and I thought that my brain would be a little rusty
But, surprisingly the review is turning out easier than expected. I'm planning to take the exam in November or December or when I feel and know that I'm ready.