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Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) by NASM
Learn the science of sports performance enhancement through foundational concepts of exercise physiology, performance psychology, coaching and communication, and sports nutrition to help your clients reach their peak performance in any sport.
CEU Value:1.9 NASM
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In a sport where power and precision collide, 91% of NHL teams have NASM-credentialed professionals on staff to keep athletes strong, fast, and resilient.
100% of MLS teams have NASM-credentialed pros on staff, grounding athletic success in proven science and methodology.
From explosive agility to all-game endurance, 86% of NWSL teams rely on NASM-credentialed pros to drive their athletic prowess.
Every game demands power, agility, and endurance—so 92% of WNBA teams rely on NASM-credentialed pros to keep their athletes at peak performance.
NASM-credentialed professionals play a key role in the MLB, with 100% of teams trusting them to keep athletes at their absolute best.
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WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?
Master proven, science-driven methods to train athletes at every level of competition.
Build stronger, more powerful athletes and extend athletic careers.
Elevate your coaching and programming skills to deliver superior results.
Earn 1.9 CEUs toward NASM or AFAA credential renewal.
COURSE DETAILS
Train smarter to build strong, powerful, resilient athletes. NASM’s Performance Enhancement Specialization arms you with the science, strategies, and coaching skills to optimize strength, conditioning, recovery, and performance—no matter the sport, age, or level. This is where elite coaches sharpen their edge and turn potential into results.
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is recommended that candidates have at least one of the following credentials:
- NASM CPT Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in a health or fitness field
- Accredited health and fitness certification or licensed certification from a healthcare or wellness profession
Section 1: Coaching and Sport Psychology
Strengthen the mental edge. Build trust, motivation, and resilience using sport psychology and ethical coaching strategies.
Section 2: Introduction to Sport Science
Apply science to performance. Use the OPT™ Model and biomechanics to design smarter, results-driven programs.
Section 3: Assessments, Testing, and Monitoring
Evaluate athletes with precision. Use assessments and testing to track progress and tailor training to individual goals.
Section 4: Components of the Integrated Training Model
Train across all domains—flexibility, power, speed, strength, and recovery—to build complete, high-performing athletes.
Section 5: Program Design
Design customized programs using biomotor development and periodization. Support peak performance and injury resistance.
Section 6: Nutrition and Supplementation
Fuel performance with smart nutrition. Apply evidence-based strategies for intake, hydration, and safe supplementation.
After completing the course, you will take a timed online proctored exam through zoom application consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. The exam must be completed within 90 minutes. To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum score of 70%; if you do not, you have up to three attempts to reach this requirement. Each attempt costs 50 euro.