Take your skills to the next level by learning to prevent injuries caused by muscular imbalances and faulty movements
By becoming a Corrective Exercise Specialist, you’ll learn how to assess clients in a whole new way. It will help you better identify their movement compensations, where they are weak or strong, and hone your ability to use that knowledge to design effective and ef Expand What You’ll Learn
By becoming a Corrective Exercise Specialist, you’ll learn how to assess clients in a whole new way. It will help you better identify their movement compensations, where they are weak or strong, and hone your ability to use that knowledge to design effective and efficient programs.
Although it is not required, it is recommended that candidates have at least one of the following credentials:
Chapter 1: Rationale for Corrective Exercise The student will understand the rationale and importance of delivering corrective exercise training to clients.
Chapter 2: Human Movement Science and Corrective Exercise Discover the relationship between functional anatomy, the human movement system, and optimal movement and how this applies to the overall corrective exercise strategy.
5 Infographics
9 Videos
5 Knowledge Checks
2 Printable Handouts
Chapter 3: Inhibitory Techniques Choose and implement the appropriate inhibitory strategies based on the current evidence gained from the assessments you’ve conducted.
Chapter 4: Lengthening Techniques Learn the rationale and proper implementation of various flexibility modalities.
Chapter 5: Activation Techniques Understand the guidelines, precautions, and contraindications for implementing isolated strengthening exercises.
Chapter 6: Integration Techniques Understand the importance of integrated dynamic movement and how to progress these movements to reach your client’s performance goals.
8 Videos
12 Knowledge Checks
4 Printable Handouts
Chapter 7: Client Intake and Assessment Learn best practices for client intake and assessment to create the most targeted training program that addresses their specific needs.
Chapter 8: Static Assessments Unlock the vital first step in the corrective exercise assessment process, which gives insight into the overall body alignment of the client.
Chapter 9: Movement Assessments Movement assessments are the cornerstone of the assessment process. Work through the assessment flowchart, selecting the most relevant and targeted assessments.
Chapter 10: Mobility Assessments Gain an understanding of how to further refine the assessment process with targeted mobility assessments.
7 Infographics
24 Videos
25 Printable Handouts
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.
Corrective Exercise is a technique that addresses and fixes movement compensations. The goal is to improve the overall quality of movement during workouts and in everyday life.
A Corrective Exercise Specialist is an expert in human movement. They accurately analyze a client's movement patterns, identify overactive and underactive muscle groups and compensations.
People who hold a Corrective Exercise Specialization can work at a wide range of fitness facilities including gyms, health clubs, sports performance centers, recovery centers, healthcare offices and fitness studios
Once you pass your final exam, your NASM-CES specialization certificate never expires and does not require you to renew.
While a Personal Training Certification is suggested, it is not required to take the NASM-CES course. To participate, it is recommended you hold a CPT, accredited health or fitness certification, a 4-year college degree in a similar field, or be a current Certified Massage Therapist.
NASM-CNC is approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the following organizations:
1.9 CEUs
15 CEUs
3.0 CECs
10 CIMSPA Endorsed CPD Points
10 Learning Hours
Unfortunately, no. The CES exam is not available for a la carte purchase.
The course exam is available for 365 days from the date of enrollment.
The final exam is administered online within your student portal. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and 90 minutes for completion.
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