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This course draws upon NASM’s exclusive Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) model to uncover the secrets of designing safe and effective resistance training programs. An essential tool for all sport, fitness and rehabilitation specialists. This easy-to-master course arms students with a scientific, systematic approach to resistance training exercise selection and modifications. Helping you build integrated strength programs and progressions for all physical and performance goals.
For over 30 years, the National Academy of Sports Medicine has developed the most successful personal trainers in the fitness industry. The NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification provides you with the most scientifically accurate information, all delivered in a revolutionary digital learning platform. If you want to become one of the best, most respected, and highest-paid fitness trainers, it’s as simple as getting certified online with NASM.
In the United States, the number of teenagers affected by obesity has nearly tripled since the 1970s. From lack of exercise to lack of motivation, online gaming to minimal school resources, there are several reasons why today’s youth has fallen behind the curve when it comes to staying active. That’s why we’ve created a specialization for trainers who want to help reverse the problems facing today’s youth and face their challenges head-on. Through hands-on exercises and expert programming, you’ll understand how to help keep kids motivated and engaged in sports, weightlifting, running, and more. With this fully digital program, you’ll learn about exercise variables and modifications for nutritional needs, cardiorespiratory, core, balance, plyometrics, and resistance training all geared towards younger populations. Plus, get everything you need to know about fitness assessments, psychological considerations, and how to grow your business by working with today’s youth.
Unlock your fitness potential with our comprehensive course curriculum featuring modules on Introduction, Anatomy, Client Assessment, Resistance Training, Exercise Instruction Videos, Cardio & Endurance Training, and Flexibility. Enroll now to start your journey towards becoming a certified Personal Trainer.
Based on the principles of human movement science (i.e., biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise physiology) Uses an integrated approach to program design (i.e., combines all forms of exercise into one systematic and progressive system) Flexibility training Cardiorespiratory training Core training Balance training Plyometric training Speed, agility, and quickness training Resistance training
Play an important part in keeping active older adults healthy! There are currently over 54 million adults over the age of 65 living in the United States, and that number is projected to continue to grow. Senior Fitness Specialists have a unique opportunity to work with the growing older adult population and help them improve their health by providing safe and effective exercise programs that use NASM’s Optimum Performance Training (OPT™) Model program. Our Senior Fitness Specialization provides an immersive online learning experience for fitness professionals, teaching innovative ways to design individualized programs to meet the needs of active aging adults through evidence-based practices. Addressing physiological and psychological needs, this course will provide the application needed to create a positive, comfortable trainer-client relationship and help older adult clients achieve their goals and overcome obstacles.