NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) (Exam Included)

The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) takes your personal training skills to the next level! Muscle imbalances lead to poor movement. Poor movement leads to injuries. As a Corrective Exercise Specialist, you could help prevent those injuries. This course provides you with cutting-edge, scientifically valid education, as well as the assessments, techniques and corrective exercise strategies to put it into practice. Complement your formal education or expand your career and clientele...

6 Months / 60 Course Hrs

Open Enrollment

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Learning method

Instructor-led

$695

Self-paced. Study on your own schedule

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Details + Objectives

Course code: GES158

What you will learn

Learn NASM's innovative and exclusive corrective exercise continuum and the opportunity to earn the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Advanced Specialization
Train in movement assessments, inhibitory techniques, muscle activation techniques, and common musculoskeletal impairments
Learn how to help prevent injuries and get clients back on track and living healthy, productive lives
Earn the preferred injury prevention and recovery credential of collegiate and professional sports teams

How you will benefit

Prepare yourself for a career as a personal trainer, athletic trainer, chiropractor, physical therapist, licensed massage therapist, or sports professional
Work toward receiving your NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) certification
Complement your formal education or expand your career and clientele by helping post-rehab and injured clients recover and remain active
Understand the exclusive processes needed to correct movement dysfunction through the use of inhibitory, lengthening, activation and integration techniques

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
6 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
60 course hours

Outline

Introduction to Corrective Exercise Training
1. Rationale for Corrective Exercise
2. Human Movement Science and Corrective Exercise
Corrective Exercise Techniques
1. Inhibitory Techniques
2. Lengthening Techniques
3. Activation Techniques
4. Integration Techniques
Client Assessment
1. Client Intake and Assessment
2. Movement Impairment Syndrome
3. Movement Assessments
4. Mobility Assessments
Programming Strategies
1. Corrective Strategies for the Foot and Ankle
2. Corrective Strategies for the Knee
3. Corrective Strategies for the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex
4. Corrective Strategies for the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder
5. Corrective Strategies for the Wrist and Elbow
6. Corrective Strategies for the Cervical Spine
7. Self-Care and Recovery
8. Real-World Application of Corrective Exercise Strategies

Instructors & Support

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

CES candidates must have one of the following:

A current NASM-CPT certification or
A current health and fitness certification accredited by NCCA, NBFE or DETC or
REPs Level 3 or higher credential (candidates outside of the US only) or
4-year collegiate degree or
Be a current Licensed or Certified Massage Therapist

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials to help you prepare for your exam.

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About Certification: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) develops comprehensive programs to educate and train sports medicine professionals and advance the field. By incorporating the latest scientific research into all of its programs, NASM takes its sports medicine education to the next level, allowing those who earn its credentials to excel as well. Whether you're a beginner in the field or an experienced trainer, courses certified by NASM will help you impress your clients—and improve your career prospects.

FAQ

Yes, this course prepares you for the Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) exam.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the course.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

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NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) (Exam Included)

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