The document is a letter from ISSA congratulating Darren Castrillon for passing the ISSA 8th edition CFT exam. It provides feedback on his performance in each section of the exam. It notes he received 268/320 points on the multiple choice sections and should review specific questions. It says he did a great job on the long essay section, particularly on periodization. For the case studies section, it notes he demonstrated a solid understanding of program design but should review as he received 142/160 points. Overall, Darren received 511/600 points for an 85% final grade and his certification will be sent in 7-10 days.

1. May 13, 2016
An important message from ISSA
May 13, 2016
Dear Darren Castrillon,
Congratulations on passing the ISSA 8th edition CFT! We recognize that you put forth a tremendous amount of time and effort and we commend
you on a job well done. We at ISSA feel it is important for you to have feedback on your performance as a tool to focus your future studies. Please
take a moment to read the comments about your examination listed by section below.
1) True/False, Multiple Choice, and Practical Illustrated Multiple Choice:
It was apparent by your work that you have a solid understanding of the course materials. With regard to the True/False, Multiple Choice, and
Practical Illustrated Multiple Choice sections, you received 268 of the possible 320 points in this section of the examination. For your own edification
and ongoing understanding, please check your personal notes and review questions 2, 7, 8, 12, 27, 53, 54, 57, 60, 62, 68, 80, 91, 104, 108, 110,
120, 123, 124, 132, 134, 150, 152, 153, 154 and 158.
2) Learning Experiences (Long Essays):
Overall you a great job with regard to all 6 of your learning experience essays. We include these essays to expand our fitness education beyond
what can be taught strictly within the textbook, as the fitness world is always evolving. Most notably I enjoyed your work on essay 4 regarding
periodization….this will benefit you greatly with clients as a personal trainer. Overall you earned 101 points in this portion of the final. As a newly
certified trainer, feel free to incorporate the Official ISSA Trainers Logo on your new or existing business cards or forms. Your future clientele will
undoubtedly benefit from the hard work, dedication and determination you display in your own life and even more so benefit from your unbridled
enthusiasm for fitness. If you continue to live the fitness lifestyle coupled with your newly acquired knowledge then I feel your career as an ISSA
trainer will be long and lucrative. We feel fortunate to have a trainer of your caliber and with your drive and ambition representing ISSA as a
Certified Fitness Trainer.
3) Case Studies:
We at ISSA gauge our potential trainers’ ability to develop a personalized, rational, and comprehensive program for their future clientele through the
case studies. You did a good job of addressing your professional responsibilities and assessments, and overall you demonstrated a solid
understanding of how to safely and effectively work with clients applying the principles and tenets of sound program design through the
personalization in your protocols specific to each client in your 12-week programs... nicely done. That being said, you received 142 of the possible
160 points in this section. Overall you received 511 of the possible 600 points for an 85% final grade. Good luck on your endeavors as an ISSA
certified trainer. If you ever need any assistance, please feel free to call or email.
Please take note that as long as your file is up to date, your account is paid in full and we have a current CPR card on file your certification will be
sent out to you in 7-10 business days.
Sincerely,
Andrew Bertolero
abertolero@issaonline.edu
Education Department