Stretching and Flexibility Specialist Program

CEUs: 1.6 NASM, 16 AFAA

The NASM Stretching and Flexibility Specialist program provides you with the tools and knowledge you need to apply safe, science-based stretching techniques that help clients move better and achieve maximum flexibility. This course allows you to diversify your services, attract more clients, increase revenue, and meet the growing demand for safe stretching practices.

What You’ll Gain

• Expand your expertise and earning potential by helping a wider range of clients achieve their goals.
• Learn the fundamentals of fascia anatomy and human movement science.
• Identify common risk factors and when to refer clients to other professionals.
• Safely and effectively implement assisted and self-stretching techniques.
• Understand the scope of practice in the context of safe stretching.
• Conduct a series of self and objective assessments related to flexibility.
• Design customized stretching programs for gym or home use, based on assessment results.
• Apply coaching and behavior-change techniques to ensure optimal compliance.

Program Includes

✔ Modern Digital Learning Platform – 100% online, study anytime, anywhere.

✔ 9 Video Lectures – High-quality instructional videos throughout the course.

✔ 9 Quizzes – Each chapter ends with a quiz to reinforce learning.

✔ 1 Practice Exam – A 100-question practice test with unlimited attempts to prepare for the final exam.

✔ 64 Technique Videos – Demonstrations of various stretching techniques.

✔ Final Exam – 100 questions, 3 attempts, passing score of 70% or higher.

Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction to Stretching and Flexibility

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Integrated Flexibility – Understand the rationale behind integrated stretching and who benefits most.
• Chapter 2: Scope of Practice – Learn appropriate and ethical behavior in applying integrated stretching, and when to refer clients.

Section 2: Science and Anatomy

• Chapter 3: The Science of Flexibility and Stretching – Explore the spectrum of flexibility across different tissue types and systems.
• Chapter 4: Fascia Anatomy and Movement Science – Learn fascia anatomy concepts and identify fascial networks.

Section 3: Communication and Client Assessment

• Chapter 5: Communication and Rapport Building – Apply proven techniques to build trust and communicate stretching benefits.
• Chapter 6: Assessment – Understand intake procedures, assessments, and re-evaluation processes.

Section 4: Techniques and Program Design

• Chapter 7: Integrated Stretching Techniques – Learn client responses (physical and emotional) to stretching techniques, including traction and sustained movement.
• Chapter 8: Self-Stretching Techniques – Explore the role of self-stretching and suitable options for most clients.
• Chapter 9: Flexibility Program Design – Select appropriate techniques and frequency based on client assessments, and adjust programs through re-evaluation.

Final Exam

After completing the course, you’ll take a timed online exam (100 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes). A passing score is 70% or higher, with up to 3 attempts allowed.

Note: This course is available only in English