With the NASM-Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), you'll learn the knowledge, skills, and abilities to help clients at any fitness level address muscular imbalances and faulty movements.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• 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. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• NASM Essentials of Corrective Exercise Training

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials to help you prepare for your exam.

The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) takes your personal training skills to the next level! Muscle imbalances lead to poor movement. Poor movement leads to injuries. As a Corrective Exercise Specialist, you could help prevent those injuries. This course provides you with cutting-edge, scientifically valid education, as well as the assessments, techniques and corrective exercise strategies to put it into practice. Complement your formal education or expand your career and clientele by helping post-rehab and injured clients recover and remain active with the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist.

With the NASM-CES, you'll learn the skills and knowledge to help clients at any fitness level address muscular imbalances and faulty movements.

1. Introduction to Corrective Exercise Training
   1. Rationale for Corrective Exercise
   2. Human Movement Science and Corrective Exercise
2. Corrective Exercise Techniques
   1. Inhibitory Techniques
   2. Lengthening Techniques
   3. Activation Techniques
   4. Integration Techniques
3. Client Assessment
   1. Client Intake and Assessment
   2. Movement Impairment Syndrome
   3. Movement Assessments
   4. Mobility Assessments
4. Programming Strategies
   1. Corrective Strategies for the Foot and Ankle
   2. Corrective Strategies for the Knee
   3. Corrective Strategies for the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex
   4. Corrective Strategies for the Thoracic Spine and Shoulder
   5. Corrective Strategies for the Wrist and Elbow
   6. Corrective Strategies for the Cervical Spine
   7. Self-Care and Recovery
   8. Real-World Application of Corrective Exercise Strategies

What you will learn

• Learn NASM's innovative and exclusive corrective exercise continuum and the opportunity to earn the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Advanced Specialization
• Train in movement assessments, inhibitory techniques, muscle activation techniques, and common musculoskeletal impairments
• Learn how to help prevent injuries and get clients back on track and living healthy, productive lives
• Earn the preferred injury prevention and recovery credential of collegiate and professional sports teams

How you will benefit

• Prepare yourself for a career as a personal trainer, athletic trainer, chiropractor, physical therapist, licensed massage therapist, or sports professional
• Work toward receiving your NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) certification
• Complement your formal education or expand your career and clientele by helping post-rehab and injured clients recover and remain active
• Understand the exclusive processes needed to correct movement dysfunction through the use of inhibitory, lengthening, activation and integration techniques

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