WITS Training Certification, scam?
Friday, May 2nd, 2008Im yet to make my decision, as Im waiting for a call back from my instructor. But to lay the facts, I took this course, which cost upwards of $600. It was comprehensive, and ended with 100 question multiple choice and a practical. The test was a mix of nutrition, anatomy, flexibility, and exercise physiology. Only comments on that was - you needed to actually study. I thought this was good as it was challenging and I was certain that if you didn’t put the effort in you didn’t pass.. for those who do study, thats a plus. The practical consisted of Flexibility Assessments (2), Streches (5), warm up (1), and weight training (3). (# of choices) …
So I wait over a month for my results, get a 89 on the test, and did everything correct, except they say I did 1 assessment wrong. Which gave me a 40% for that section of 2 items, and failed me on me practical. The result - after I call in $50 retest fee and 2 hr drive to a work out world to retake 1 minute stretch.
Yes this is frustrating, and upsetting to someone who studied very hard. But thats life.. when you fail you fail and you must work to pass or just give up… I scheduled to take the test this sunday.
When I started looking at my notes, I was startled to see that I did the flexibility assessment they specified for me correct, and yet the girl marked that I did some completely different thing. I called the instructor this morning and am waiting for the call back…
Im not 99% sure, im 100% sure I did it correct. I can even visualize being there.
So now what? do I basically admit to being a failure, cheater and lier and go pay $50 and take a test again that I passed? Or do I stand up for myself, and see where this goes.
I’ve decided that It would belittle me to compromise ethical values and just pay to get this now seemingly horrible situation out of the way.
so thats my situation. Im hoping this guy calls me. I am going to explain this situation above and ask what he reccommends. I fear that he may say he can’t do anything about it.. if he does.. its going to be go time on bashing WITS program… However, I must wait to see how they deal with the possiblity of an employee error.






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