NASM Certified Personal Trainer with Sports Nutrition Coach and Youth Exercise Specialist (CPT + CSNC + YES) (Voucher Included)

This three-course bundle gives you the training needed to excel in the expanding field of youth sports training. Our Certified Personal Trainer course gives you the most extensive resources available to successfully pass the widely respected National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) exam. Using online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities, you will receive thorough guidance and gain a solid understanding of CPT certification content,...

9 Months / 200 Course Hrs

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Learning method

Instructor-led

$2,495

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Details + Objectives

Course code: GES1090

What you will learn

Define human movement system components
Describe cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Understand body energy production methods
Learn biomechanics and terminology
Comprehend integrated fitness assessment
Cardiorespiratory training components
Understand core, balance, resistance, reactive, and speed training
Review chronic health conditions and symptoms
Importance and functions of macronutrients and supplementation
Comprehend positive client experience and customer service
Understand the performance nutrition profession
Obtain metabolism, energetics, and strategies
Discover the science of youth exercise, training guidelines, and development skills for youth clients

How you will benefit

With a NASM-CPT certification, you can enter any gym/facility nationwide and be employable as a Certified Personal Trainer
For private trainers, holding a NASM-CPT is important for demonstrating expertise in your profession
Successfully prepare to pass the CSNC certification exam and hold a significant advantage over those without any specific credentials related to sports nutrition
Possess the knowledge and skills required to address the unique nutritional needs of athletes and sports professionals
Become better prepared to navigate the challenges of developing nutrition plans for athletes, which are often more complex than those for the average person
The YES certification is relevant to our culture and the needs for youth fitness
Learn to market yourself to a wider audience and stand out with your new credentials and training

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
9 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
200 course hours

Outline

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
1. Professional Development and Responsibility
  1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
  2. The Personal Training Profession
2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
  1. Psychology of Exercise
  2. Behavioral Coaching
3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
  1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
  2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
  3. Human Movement Science
  4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
  5. Nutrition
  6. Supplementation
4. Assessment
  1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
  2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
  1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
  2. Flexibility Training Concepts
  3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
  4. Core Training Concepts
  5. Balance Training Concepts
  6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
  7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
  8. Resistance Training Concepts
6. Program Design
  1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
  2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
  3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
1. Performance Nutrition Profession
  1. Introduction to Performance Nutrition
  2. Scope of Practice
  3. Evidence-Informed Practice
  4. Understanding the Spectrum of Athletes and Performance
2. Metabolism and Energetics
  1. Essentials of Metabolism
  2. Energetics of Performance
3. Nutrients and Hydration
  1. Protein
  2. Carbohydrates
  3. Fat
  4. Micronutrients
  5. Hydration
4. Performance Nutrition Strategies
  1. Periodization and Nutrient Timing
  2. Body Composition
  3. Recovery
  4. Supporting the Ill/Injured Athlete
  5. Supplementation
5. Putting Science into Practice
  1. Performance Nutrition Assessment and Evaluation
  2. Fueling for the Work Required
  3. Coaching Process/Approach
  4. Programming
Youth Exercise Specialist
1. The Science of Youth Exercise
  1. Rationale for Youth Fitness Training
  2. Anatomical and Physiological Considerations for Youth
  3. Psychological Considerations for Youth
2. Fitness & Training Guidelines for Youth
  1. Fitness Assessment for Youth
  2. Youth Flexibility Guidelines
  3. Cardiorespiratory Training for Youth
  4. Core and Balance Training Guidelines for Youth
  5. Plyometric, Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Youth
  6. Resistance Training for Youth
3. Development for Youth Clients
  1. Integrated Program Design for Youth Clients
  2. Nutrition for Youth
  3. Professional Development

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:

A fitness credential is recommended but is not required for the Sports Nutrition Certification. We always recommend getting your feet wet with one of NASM's many nutrition courses.

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.

FAQ

According to recent data from labor market analytics leader Lightcast, the average salary of a personal trainer is $43,700 annually nationwide. Sports nutrition coaches make more, averaging $48,000 a year.

Depending on the time and effort applied, a student can become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer in as little as two months. Earning certification as a NASM Sports Nutrition Coach requires comparable time and effort. Launching a successful career as a personal trainer, with a focus on sports nutrition and youth exercise or otherwise, will typically take longer, as it requires building a list of clients.

Personal trainers guide and motivate individuals or groups to achieve fitness goals. They typically work in a gym setting and are more likely to work a flexible shift that aligns with the availability of their clients, meaning early mornings, late afternoons, and evenings.

Sports nutrition coaches use their training in nutrition and exercise science to guide and motivate individuals or groups to achieve their goals in sports. They often work in a gym setting, although not exclusively, and their focus is on sports, be it at the youth, amateur, collegiate, or professional level.

Youth exercise specialists have a comprehensive understanding of the science of youth exercise and how to develop effective fitness and training guidelines for young people. They also possess valuable insights into youth clients' unique needs and challenges and the skills and knowledge necessary to help them achieve their health and fitness goals. Youth exercise specialists act as highly qualified and sought-after fitness trainers for teens and children.

Yes. This course will prepare you for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC) as well as NASM Youth Exercise Specialization (YES).

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

After you register, you will receive 9 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

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 successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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NASM Certified Personal Trainer with Sports Nutrition Coach and Youth Exercise Specialist (CPT + CSNC + YES) (Voucher Included)

Butler Community College