About the program
CEUs:1.9NASM, 2.0 ACE, 10 CPD points CIMSPA accredited
Athletic performance is one of the most demanding forms of training. It will prepare you to specialize in performance optimizationNASM (NASM-PES) to work with clients at any level from youth sports to professional athletes. Developed using NASM's evidence-based OPT™ model, NASM-PES takes training to a higher level by offering the ultimate power phase. This training focuses on high-speed training to increase the athlete's strength input.
The advanced knowledge and skills gained from the program will help youNASM-PES aims to improve a customer's athletic performance, particularly their strength, speed, agility, and speed. Increase your earning power and get up to 40% more than other certified personal trainers without the NASM-PES designation. *
Suggested prerequisites:
· Certified Personal Trainer CredentialsNASM currently, or
· Current health and fitness certification approved byNCCAorNBFE or DETC or
· Representative Level 3 or higher credentials (non-US candidates only), OR
· 4 years of university or
· Be a currently licensed or certified massage therapist
The program includes:
✔Syllabus and study guide
✔Online e-book
✔Video lecture
✔Application videos
✔Library training
✔Competition unit
✔Two practical exams (100 questions each)
✔ExamPES Online (3 Free Tries)
content list
Section I: Anatomy and Mathematical Physiology
Chapter One: Fundamentals of Integrated Training
The student will be able to identify the principles of integrated training and explain the components, scientific reasoning and evidence.
Chapter 2: Human Kinesiology
Define key biomechanical terms and topics, and explain functional anatomy as it relatesIntegrated sports performance training.
The second section: sports performance testing, integrated training and programming
Chapter Three: Mathematical Performance Test
Describe the components and function of integrated sports performance assessment, and identify methods for determining an athlete's readiness for performance.
Chapter Four: Concepts of Flexibility Training
Explain the scientific rationale for using an integrated resilience training program.
Chapter 5: Metabolic Energy System Training
Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic energy systems and describe the importance of the role of metabolic energy system training in improving athletic performance.
Chapter Six: Basic Training Concept
Explain the importance of the core musculature and its relationship to improving performance.
Chapter Seven: Concepts of Balance Training
Describe the role of balance training in improving athletic performance and preventing injury.
Chapter 8: Plyometric Training Concepts
Describe techniquesplyometricTheir purpose is to improve performance and prevent injury.
Chapter Nine: Speed, Agility and Quickness Training
Understanding of speed, agility and speed techniques (SAQ) and their purpose is to enhance performance and prevent injuries.
Chapter Ten: Resistance Training Concepts
Describe the role of resistance training in improving athletic performance and identify the stages of general adaptation syndrome.
Chapter 12: Flag of the time period of a modelOPT™
Define acute training variables within a modelOptimum Performance Training® (OPT™).
Section 3: Olympic Lifting and Injury Prevention
Chapter Eleven: Olympic Lifting for Performance Enhancement
Explain the rationale for usingOlympic liftsin improving performance.
Chapter Thirteen: Preventing Athlete Injury
Identify strategies for preventing common physical activity-related injuries and injuries.
Section IV: Sports Nutrition and Psychology
Chapter Fourteen: Performance Nutrition
Explain the limitations of nutritional advice within the scope of practice, and describe pre- and post-workout nutrition strategies.
Chapter Fifteen: Energy Aid
identify common materials used to improve performance,Energy-producing foodsand analysis of the ethical and legal issues related to the use of energy aids.
Chapter Sixteen: Psychology in Sports Performance
Explain the psychology of performance and its role in achieving sports excellence.
Final exam
After completing the course, you will sit an online final exam from the comfort of your home, or wherever you prefer to take the exams, consisting of 100 questions. Each question will be multiple choice. The exam is timed and cannot exceed 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 70% or higher. Don't worry, if you score less than that, you have up to 3
attempts to succeed.
This course is only available in English.