Section 1: Introduction to Physique and Bodybuilding Coach

Chapter 1: Welcome
Learn about the role of a Physique and Bodybuilding Coach, program objectives and how the NASM Specialization can help enhance your career.

Chapter 2: Introduction to Physique Enhancement
The learner will receive an overview of physique history and then define physique athletes and the broad spectrum of physique athletes. Physique enhancement will be discussed in terms of where it lies within the landscape of health, wellness, and sports performance.

Section 2: Physiology, Anatomy, and Biomechanics of Physique Enhancement

Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics
This chapter provides the learner with a basic overview of gross anatomy, and the discussed bodily systems including the nervous, skeletal, muscular, and endocrine systems. The second half of the chapter examines disciplines of biomechanics and kinesiology, collectively termed Human Movement Science.

Chapter 4: Essentials of Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Fat Loss
Gain a deeper appreciation of metabolism, which refers to a living organism’s chemical processes that provide energy. The ability to perform movement requires a constant supply of energy, and the process of generating kinetic energy from sources of potential energy is referred to as metabolism.

Chapter 5: Mechanisms of Muscle Hypertrophy
Introduces the physiology of muscular hypertrophy. It will discuss myofibrillar hypertrophy (in-series in-parallel mechanisms) and sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. Also learn the major mechanisms of hypertrophy: mechanical tension, muscle damage, and metabolic stress.

Section 3: Nutrition Principles

Chapter 6: Macronutrients
Learn the fundamental concepts of nutrition. The chapter will describe the structure and function of protein, carbohydrates, and fats, and discuss the digestion and absorption of each macronutrient.

Chapter 7: Micronutrients and Hydration
Introduces the learner to micronutrients. The chapter will detail the differences between water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, and minerals. Furthermore, the implications for health and physique considerations will be discussed.

Chapter 8: Supplementation
Learn common supplements’ risks, benefits, and efficacy to enhance fat loss and muscular hypertrophy, and examine myths about supplements.

Chapter 9: Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs)
Learn common PEDs used to enhance fat loss and hypertrophy. This chapter will educate the Physique Coach regarding the dangers of commonly used PEDs such as anabolic steroids and stimulants.

Section 4: Body Aesthetics, Fitness, and Nutrition Assessments

Chapter 10: Fitness and Body Aesthetics Assessments
Teaches the Physique Coach how to perform a comprehensive fitness and body aesthetics assessment as related to the physique athlete. The chapter will introduce the preparticipation health screening process before undergoing various physiological, posture, and body composition assessments.

Chapter 11: Nutrition Assessment
Provides a basic introduction to healthy eating habits, the dietary guidelines, and the components of healthy eating patterns. Next, the chapter will discuss a detailed approach to assessing a client’s dietary intake.

Section 5: Exercise Training Principles

Chapter 12: Warm-up, Recovery, and Injury Prevention
Teaches the Physique Coach how to implement a corrective exercise warm-up to reduce injury risk, increase joint mobility, and muscle activation.

Chapter 13: Resistance and Core Training
Learn scientific and application aspects of resistance training to the aspiring Physique Coach. The chapter also discusses core training, and it will begin by describing the benefits of core training.

Chapter 14: Cardiorespiratory Training and Non-Exercise Physical Activity
Introduces the learner to established cardiorespiratory training guidelines and applications. Also learn the effects of cardio training and NEAT on body composition (fat loss, muscle gain, muscle atrophy).

Section 6: Programming and Coaching Principles

Chapter 15: Coaching Principles
Understand essential coaching principles to help motivate and support physique athletes through their journey. The chapter will briefly overview psychology and behavior change and how these principles apply to coaching physique athletes.

Chapter 16: Exercise Programming
Understand exercise programming for physique athletes and examine various program protocols and how they apply to the physique athlete. Review two in-depth case studies and how resistance training programs were developed for these personas.

Chapter 17: Nutrition Programming
Learn various nutrition programming strategies for physique athletes including determining calorie needs, macronutrient targets, and nutrient timing and periodization. Review three example case studies.

Chapter 18: Peaking for Competition or Personal Goals
Learn important nutrition and exercise training components for physique athletes trying to peak at their time of competition. Learn the important considerations when preparing for a physique/bodybuilding competition.

Chapter 19: Physique Transformation Sustainability
Identify strategies for preventing hyperphagia after reaching a physique milestone. The chapter will detail long-term strategies for sustaining gains made during the physique transformation.

Bonus Programming Manuals

Exercise Programming Manual: Access canned assessment templates, handouts, and exercise programs, including assessment forms, corrective exercise warm-up programs, and exercise programs for four phases of the OPT Model.

Nutrition Programming Manual: Access canned meal plans, including meal plans for various divisions (bikini, bodybuilding, physique) and goals (bulk, cut) from real life examples.

Content Access: 365 days (1 year) from date of purchase including:

• 19 In-Depth Chapters
• 23 Subject Matter Experts
• Exercise Videos
• 100% Online; Access on All Devices
• Practice Exams & Quizzes
• Downloadable Handouts
• Specialization Certificate of Completion
• 1.9 NASM CEUs

There are no prerequisites for the Physique and Bodybuilding Coach Specialization. A fitness credential or a bachelor’s degree could be helpful. This specialization is intended for fitness professionals, bodybuilding and physique competitors and fitness enthusiasts.

After the completion of the course, you will take an online final exam from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you prefer to take tests, that consists of 100 questions. Each question will be multiple-choice. The exam is timed and cannot exceed 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 70% or higher. Don’t fret though, if you score below that, you have up to 3 attempts to pass.

Exam Access: 365 days (1 year) from date of purchase
Exam Attempts: 3 times
Questions on Exam: 100 questions
Time limit for Exam: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 70%

Pricing: € 899,-

There are no prerequisites for this course. Although the course is primarily intended for personal trainers, fitness coaches, nutrition coaches and other fitness/health professionals, there is no requirement that you be one to take the course.

Chapter 1: Rationale for Youth Fitness Training
This chapter will provide a better understanding of the different terms that identify the youth population, the difference between overweight and obesity, and be able to describe why so many youths are overweight.

Chapter 2: Anatomical and Physiological Considerations for Youth
Understand the key physiological differences between children, adolescents, and adults.

Chapter 3: Psychological Considerations for Youth
Self-perceptions and self-belief help the youth be successful in a fitness program. Provide young clients with tools and strategies to help better adapt activities and habits in pursuance of a fitness goals.

Chapter 4: Fitness Assessment for Youth
Be able to recognize the expectations for health and fitness professionals. Understand the special considerations for test administration in youth.

Chapter 5: Youth Flexibility Guidelines
Understand and provide general exercise guidelines and various flexibility options for youth.

Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory Training for Youth
Understand and develop general cardiorespiratory training guidelines and programs for youth.

Chapter 7: Core and Balance Training Guidelines for Youth
Determine the appropriate core and balance exercise programs that are safe, effective, and fun for youth based on the OPT Model.

Chapter 8: Plyometric, Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Youth
Understand the importance of plyometric and speed, agility, and quickness training (SAQ) for youth. Determine appropriate exercises to incorporate into a youth programs based on the OPT Model.

Chapter 9: Resistance Training for Youth
Design and implement a safe, effective, and progressive resistance training program for youth, as well as eliminate myths about the safety of youth engaging in resistance training.

Chapter 10: Integrated Program Design for Youth Clients
Be able to define cardiorespiratory stage training, the principles behind each stage, and how each stage fits into the OPT Model.

Chapter 11: Nutrition for Youth
Recognize the current trends of youth eating habits while understanding the effects of obesity on their population. Understand nutrition recommendations and basic fluid intake guidelines for youth.

Chapter 12: Professional Development
Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities related to a health and fitness professional working with youth.

After the completion of the course, you will take an online final exam from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you prefer to take tests. The exam has 60 questions with a time limit of 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 70% or higher. Don’t fret though, if you score below that, you have up to 3 attempts to pass.

The course content and exam is available for 365 days from the date of enrollment.

The final exam is administered online within your student portal. It consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and 90 minutes for completion. You will have 3 attempts to pass the exam.

Unfortunately, no. The YES exam is not available for a la carte purchase.

Once you pass your final exam, your NASM-YES certificate never expires.

While a Personal Training Certification is suggested, it is not required to take the NASM-YES exam.

NASM-YES is approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the following organizations:

	1.0 CEUs
	1.0 CECs
	5 CIMSPA Endorsed CPD Points

A fitness or wellness credential or a bachelor’s degree is recommended but not required. This course is intended for certified personal trainers, wellness professionals, nutrition coaches, group fitness instructors, and PE teachers.

The Women’s Fitness Specialization (WFS) is a comprehensive program for fitness professionals delivered in an immersive online experience. Highlighted are the WFS program learning objectives, how to interact with the course features, and how to earn the NASM-WFS credential.

Each stage in a woman’s life comes with its challenges and benefits. We’ll examine the unique physical and medical aspects of biological women to help be more aware of these stages, women-specific health issues, potential risk factors, and how these may affect exercise programming and goal setting.

An overview of the changes that happen to a woman’s body throughout her lifespan (puberty, pregnancy, and menopause).

Get an up-close look at metabolism, regulating hormones, and unique aspects of a woman’s physiology to understand weight concerns.

A close look at the physiological and anatomical considerations when working with pregnant and postnatal clients. It will also cover exercise modifications based on these changes.

A review of the physiological and anatomical considerations of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, and exercise modification strategies for common symptoms.

Understand the components of fitness assessments, how to implement both subjective and objective assessments, and also review assessment modifications for prenatal and menopausal clients.

This chapter unpacks the rationale behind flexibility training for women and the guidelines for training methods, including precautions for pregnant and postnatal clients.

We look over the benefits of cardiorespiratory training that helps women maintain optimal health and manage the dynamics of a changing body throughout their lifespan.

Bring the importance of core, balance, plyometric (reactive), and SAQ training techniques to the forefront.

See why resistance training and weightlifting is a vital component of women’s exercise programming while understanding how to apply training guidelines and modifications to help clients achieve their goals.

This chapter shows you how to take the information identified through the assessment process and design safe and effective progressive programs to meet the needs and wants of your female clients utilizing NASM’s OPT Model.

See how important of a role nutrition plays for women across their lifespan through general nutritional guidelines and considerations for this population while staying within a fitness professional’s scope of practice.

Explore the psychological and motivational elements to consider when working with women in a health and fitness setting. Additionally, techniques for implementing effective communication, maximizing goal setting, and improving motivation will be discussed.

We’ll break down the business and ethical responsibilities of a WFS while exploring how to market and sell these services.

After the completion of the course, you will take an online final exam from the comfort of your own home or wherever you prefer to take tests. The exam consists of 100 questions and there is a time limit of 90 minutes. You must pass with a score of 70% or better.

You will have 1 year from the day of enrollment to take your final exam. An extension can be purchased by calling Member Services.

The final exam is administered online within your student portal. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and 90 minutes for completion. You must score a 70% or higher to pass and you will have 3 attempts.

Don’t worry! You’ll have 3 attempts to pass the final exam, and you can purchase additional retests by calling Member Services.

NASM-WFS is approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the following organizations:

	1.5 CEUs
	15 CEUs
	1.5 CECs

No, you do not need to renew your NASM Women’s Fitness Specialization. Once you pass your final exam, your NASM-WFS specialization certificate never expires.

There are no prerequisites for this course. Although the course is primarily intended for personal trainers, fitness coaches, massage therapists and other fitness/health professionals, it is not a requirement to take the course.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Integrated Flexibility
Understand the rationale for integrated stretching and identify for whom it provides the most benefit for.

Chapter 2: Scope of Practice
This chapter provides an overview for identifying appropriate and ethical behavior with regard to application of integrated stretching. Determine when to refer out to another professional.

Chapter 3: The Science of Flexibility and Stretching
Understand the spectrum of flexibility as it pertains to different tissue types and systems. Describe the motor behavior as it pertains to stretching.

Chapter 4: The Anatomy and Kinesiology of Fascia
Learn the foundational concepts of fascial anatomy and identify the locations of the fascial nets.

Chapter 5: Communication and Building Rapport
Apply leading techniques for establishing rapport and trust with clients. Communicate the various benefits and procedures related to integrated stretching plans to clients.

Chapter 6: Assessment
Understand the routine intake procedures and assessments used for integrated stretching programming. Explain the reassessment process after the application of integrated stretching techniques.

Chapter 7: Integrated Assisted Stretching Techniques
This chapter overview interprets client response, both physical and emotional, to integrated stretching techniques. explain traction and perpetual movement as integral to integrated stretching techniques.

Chapter 8: Self-Stretching Techniques
Understand the role of self-stretching in an integrated stretching program. Describe self-stretching options appropriate for most clients.

Chapter 9: Flexibility Program Design
Determine appropriate stretching techniques and their frequency based on client assessment results. Describe reassessment approach and resulting program design changes.

After the completion of the course, you will take an online final exam from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you prefer to take tests, that consists of 100 questions. Each question will be multiple-choice. The exam is timed and cannot exceed 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 70% or higher. Don’t fret though, if you score below that, you have up to 3 attempts to pass.

There are 9 chapters in this course. Assuming it takes about 2 hours to fully digest each chapter, it could reasonably be finished in ~20 hours.

Chapter 2 details Scope of Practice and how our trainers can safely utilize this specialization within their businesses.

Somewhere between the price of a personal training session and a professional massage therapist session. The reasoning for this is because partner-assisted stretching is a highly specialized skill and is more hands-on for the trainer compared to personal training.

There are ~80 application videos within the course. These videos will expand upon the concept of the fascial net and stretch-specific assessments. The videos will also include training instruction and technique for partner-assisted stretching. They were filmed from multiple angles (profile, 45 degrees and overhead), helping the trainer understand how to correctly perform and assess each movement.

Flexibility and recovery are important aspects of a well-rounded fitness program. As stretching classes continue to become more popular and widely offered in the gym setting, our CPTs will benefit from adding this skill to their toolbelt. This will help them to book additional stretch-specific sessions with their personal training clients.

Absolutely. The concepts learned in this course can be applied to group sessions/classes in addition to 1-on-1 training.