Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
Australia: ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Sports performance is one of the most demanding forms of training. The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) will prepare you to work with clients at any level from youth sports to professional athletes. Developed utilizing NASM’s evidence-based OPT™ model, the NASM-PES takes training to a higher level by introducing the Maximal Power phase. This phase of training focuses on high-velocity training to increase an athlete’s power input. The advanced knowledge and skills gained from the NASM-PES program will help you improve client athletic performance, especially their power, speed, agility and quickness.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the foundational principles that lead to enhanced sports performance for athletes of various fitness needs and goals.
- Design safe and effective training programs used for improving performance amongst various sports.
- Evaluate exercise selection, execution, and technique specific to sports performance.
- Determine performance assessments used to assess and program for athletes in different seasons throughout a training year.
Who Should Become an NASM-PES?
- Personal Trainers
- Athletic Trainers
- Strength & Conditioning Coaches
- Physical Therapist
- Coaches
- Athletes & Fitness Enthusiasts
Specific titles given may include:
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Prerequisites: Although it is not required, it is recommended that candidates have at least one of the following credentials:
- NASM-CPT certification
- Certified Massage Therapist
- NCCA, NBFE or DETC Accredited Health/Fitness Certification
- 4-Year College Degree in fitness industry
- REPs Level 3 or higher (int'l)
Timeline: Maximum 12 months - study at your own pace
Delivery Method: Online - study anywhere, anytime
To register your interest, please email [email protected]
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