NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Fitness Specialist (Voucher Included)

According to the CDC, 36.5% of all Americans are obese, and 74% of all deaths in the USA can be linked in some way to obesity, particularly for older adults. As a result, now is the perfect time to become a Certified Personal Trainer with a Senior Fitness Specialization from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

This personal trainer certification and senior fitness specialist course gives you the training needed to excel in the expanding field of online personal training. Our Certified Personal Trainer course module gives you the most extensive resources available to successfully pass the widely respected NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam. Using online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities, you will receive thorough guidance and gain a strong understanding of CPT certification content, acquiring the knowledge needed to sit for this exam successfully.

The NASM senior fitness specialist credential course module 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.

Upon completing this SFS and PT certification course bundle and successfully passing your exam, you will be a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with Senior Fitness Specialization. This course offers enrollment with a voucher, which is prepaid access to sit for the CPT exam upon eligibility.

What you will learn

• Define human movement system components
• Describe cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• Understand energy production methods
• Learn biomechanics and terminology
• Comprehend an integrated fitness assessment
• Acquire cardiorespiratory training components
• Know the importance of various training types (core, balance, resistance, reactive, and speed, agility, and quickness training)
• Define and understand chronic health conditions and symptoms
• Obtain and understand macronutrients and supplementation
• Learn positive client experience and service
• Learn the senior fitness scope of practice
• Understand aging considerations
• Assessment and program design for older adults
• Review nutritional guidelines for older adults
• Gain business development fundamentals

How you will benefit

• With a NASM-CPT certification, you can walk into any gym/facility in the nation and be employable as a Certified Personal Trainer
• For private trainers, holding a NASM-CPT is important for demonstrating expertise in your profession
• Gain an in-demand certification relevant to our culture and the aging population
• Obtain the skills to successfully market yourself to a wider audience

1. NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
   1. Professional Development and Responsibility
      1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
      2. The Personal Training Profession
   2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
      1. Psychology of Exercise
      2. Behavioral Coaching
   3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
      1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
      2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
      3. Human Movement Science
      4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
      5. Nutrition
      6. Supplementation
   4. Assessment
      1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
      2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
   5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
      1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
      2. Flexibility Training Concepts
      3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
      4. Core Training Concepts
      5. Balance Training Concepts
      6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
      7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
      8. Resistance Training Concepts
   6. Program Design
      1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
      2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
      3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
2. NASM Senior Fitness Specialization
1. SFS Scope of Practice
   1. Introduction to Senior Fitness
   2. Scope of Practice
2. Physical, Physiological, and Psychological Considerations of Aging
   1. Physical and Physiological Considerations of Aging
   2. Psychological Considerations of Aging
3. Assessment Strategies for the Older Adult
   1. Fitness Assessments for the Active Older Adult
4. Program Components for the Older Adult
   1. Flexibility Guidelines for Active Older Adults
   2. Cardiorespiratory Training Guidelines for Active Older Adults
   3. Core, Balance, and Plyometric Training Guidelines for Active Older Adults
   4. Resistance Training Guidelines for Active Older Adults
5. Program Design
   1. Program Design for the Active Older Adult
   2. Common Medical Conditions and Programming Modifications
6. Nutrition Guidelines and Considerations
   1. Nutrition Guidelines and Considerations for Active Older Adults
7. Business Development
   1. Professional and Business Development

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites for this course, although a personal trainer certification or a fitness specialization is recommended.

NASM

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.

What is the average salary for personal trainers?

According to recent data from labor market analytics leader Lightcast, the average salary of personal trainers is $43,700 annually nationwide.

How long does it take to become a personal trainer?

Depending on the time and effort applied, a student can become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer in as little as two months. Launching a successful career as a personal trainer will typically take longer, as it requires building a list of clients.

What is a personal trainer? What do personal trainers do?

Personal trainers guide and motivate individuals or groups to achieve fitness goals. They typically work in a gym setting and are more likely to work a flexible shift that aligns with the availability of their clients, meaning early mornings, late afternoons, and evenings.

What is a senior fitness specialist? What does a senior fitness specialist do?

The NASM senior fitness specialist credential course module 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.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes. This course will prepare you for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and the NASM Senior Fitness Specialization (SFS).

When can I start this course?

This 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.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive nine months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The 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.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our 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. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

Hope Training Academy courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

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