{"product_id":"nasm-corrective-exercise-specialist-and-senior-fitness-specialist","title":"NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and Senior Fitness Specialist (CES + SFS) (Exams Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exams for the Corrective Exercise Specialization and Senior Fitness Specialization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES1108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe health and fitness industry is growing at a rate of 10% annually, making it one of the fastest-growing occupations. With increasingly more older adults turning to fitness to improve health, longevity, and quality of life as they age—now is the perfect time to earn both a Corrective Exercise Specialization and a Senior Fitness Specialization from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecializing in Corrective Exercise with NASM can stretch your earning potential along with your clients' abilities to reduce the risk of injury—helping them move, feel, and live better. Becoming a Corrective Exercise Specialist will take your fitness career and ability to help your clients to new levels. During your Corrective exercise specialist certification training, you will learn how to assess clients in a whole new way. It will help you better identify their movement compensations, where they are weak or strong, and hone your ability to use that knowledge to design effective and efficient programs. This Corrective exercise certification course will take your ability to assess clients from generalized to specific, breaking assessments down into smaller, more in-depth pieces so you can identify different parts of the body in need of attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis NASM senior fitness certification course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the scope of practice and physical, psychological, and physiological considerations of aging. During this course, you will also dive into assessment strategies and program components for the older adult, program design, nutritional guidelines and considerations, and business development. This course prepares you to sit for the NASM Senior Fitness Specialist exam (SFS), giving you the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the health and fitness industry and make a difference in the lives of the aging population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completing this course bundle and successfully passing your exams, you will earn NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist and NASM Senior Fitness Specialist credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelate fundamental concepts of human movement and anatomy and physiology to corrective exercise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify attributes of and rationale for corrective exercise programming.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify scope of practice and referral strategies for allied health professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate proficiency of movement using various assessment methodologies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign individualized movement and exercise programs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply spectrum of corrective tools, protocols, and modalities aligned to client needs and goals.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrate effective coaching and communication techniques to maximize adherence and engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate effective recovery strategies for a client's overall wellness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScope of practice of senior fitness.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhysical, psychological, and physiological considerations of aging.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessment strategies for the older adult.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgram components for the older adult.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProgram design.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNutritional guidelines and 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However, NASM recommends that Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) candidates have one of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA current NASM CPT certification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA current health and fitness certification accredited by NCCA, NBFE or DETC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eREPs Level 3 or higher credential (candidates outside of the US only)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA 4-year collegiate degree\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA current Licensed or Certified Massage Therapist credential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNASM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the average salary for those working in corrective exercise and senior fitness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to recent data from labor market analytics leader Lightcast, the average salary of personal trainers is $43,700 annually nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This course prepares you for the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) and the NASM Senior Fitness Specialization (NASM-SFS) examinations. Passing these examinations provides students with specialist credentials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to complete this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of support will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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. 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