NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Senior Fitness Specialist (CES + SFS) (Exams Included)
The health and fitness industry is growing at a rate of 10% annually, making it one of the fastest-growing occupations. With increasingly more older adults turning to fitness to improve health, longevity, and quality of life as they age—now is the perfect time to earn both a Corrective Exercise Specialization and a Senior Fitness Specialization from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Specializing in Corrective Exercise with NASM can stretch your earning potential along with your...
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Senior Fitness Specialist (CES + SFS) (Exams Included)
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES1108
What you will learn
- Relate fundamental concepts of human movement and anatomy and physiology to corrective exercise.
- Identify attributes of and rationale for corrective exercise programming.
- Identify scope of practice and referral strategies for allied health professionals.
- Evaluate proficiency of movement using various assessment methodologies.
- Design individualized movement and exercise programs.
- Apply spectrum of corrective tools, protocols, and modalities aligned to client needs and goals.
- Demonstrate effective coaching and communication techniques to maximize adherence and engagement.
- Communicate effective recovery strategies for a client's overall wellness.
- Scope of practice of senior fitness.
- Physical, psychological, and physiological considerations of aging.
- Assessment strategies for the older adult.
- Program components for the older adult.
- Program design.
- Nutritional guidelines and considerations.
- Business development fundamentals.
How you will benefit
- Pass a specialization test and earn the CEUs needed to recertify the NASM CPT certification
- Gain an in-demand certification relevant to our culture and the aging population
- Obtain the skills to successfully market yourself to a wider audience
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 6 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 120 course hours
Instructors & Support
NASM
This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.
Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course, although a personal trainer certification or a fitness specialization is recommended.
Certification Requirements:
There are no prerequisites. However, NASM recommends that Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) candidates have one of the following:
- A current NASM CPT certification
- A current health and fitness certification accredited by NCCA, NBFE or DETC
- REPs Level 3 or higher credential (candidates outside of the US only)
- A 4-year collegiate degree
- A current Licensed or Certified Massage Therapist credential
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- 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 and will be available online.
More About
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.