This online program will prepare you to pass and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification, one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry with the addition of the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES).
The NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Exam Preparation course is a unique online training that prepares for the NASM CPT exam, which is one of the most respected and in-demand certifications in the health and fitness industry. The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) can give you the expertise to improve the flexibility, speed, agility and performance of both professional athletes and weekend warriors.

$1,895
est. cost
12 mo.
Time to Complete
140 hrs.
Self-paced

What you will learn

  • NASM CPT + Performance Enhancement
  • The physical activity guidelines and recommendations as they relate to the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) Model
  • The different models of resistance training as well as safe and effective exercise techniques
  • The major muscles and their functions
  • All aspects of the subjective, objective, and performance assessments as well as movement and postural assessments
  • The principles of human movement and flexibility, benefits of cardiorespiratory fitness, the importance of the core, proper exercise technique, progressions and regressions, and general differences in the stages of training for exercises
  • The importance of balance, plyometric (reactive), speed, agility, and quickness (SAQ) training, as well as safe and effective techniques, and progressions and regressions for these training areas
  • Program design using the OPT model, acute training variables, different exercise modalities and how to incorporate them into your programs
  • NASM’s innovative and exclusive corrective exercise continuum and the opportunity to earn the
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Advanced Specialization
  • Movement assessments, inhibitory techniques, muscle activation techniques, and common musculoskeletal impairments
  • How to help prevent injuries and get clients back on track and living healthy, productive lives
  • The preferred injury prevention and recovery credential of collegiate and professional sports teams

  • Be ready for the NCCA accredited credentialing exam, to earn the distinction of a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) from NASM.
  • Be prepared for successful employment as an NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Be qualified to work in a health club setting, as an independent fitness professional, or in other settings, such as medical facilities or corporate wellness.
  • Learn about the science of human movement and discover cutting-edge, evidence-based sports performance exercise techniques
  • Be prepared to train tougher, faster and stronger athletes and weekend warriors in the Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) program.

    • We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

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