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
• REPs Level 3 or higher (int'l) 

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

The Premium Self-Study package includes 16 audio lectures, 6 webinars, a suggested study schedule, and exam study guide.

• Audio lectures:

1. What is Regional Interdependence?
2. Why Implement Corrective Exercise? What Does the Science Say?
3. The Science Behind Flexibility and Self-Myofascial Techniques
4. Motor Control, Motor Learning and Motor Development
5. Optimal Length-Tension Relationships and Optimal Force
6. Force-Couple Relationships
7. Muscular/Movement Subsystems
8. The Science of Inhibition Techniques
9. The Science of Lengthening Techniques
10. The Science of Activation Techniques
11. The Science of Integration Techniques
12. The Rationale for Dynamic Assessments
13. Rest
14. Refuel
15. Regenerate
16. Avoid Skipping Phases: Using all four phases of the Corrective Exercise Continuum

• Webinars:

1. Corrective Strategies for the Shoulder and Thoracic Spine
2. Corrective Strategies for the LPHC
3. Corrective Strategies for the Foot and Ankle
4. Corrective Strategies for the Knee
5. Corrective Strategies for Elbow and Wrist
6. Corrective Strategies for Cervical Spine 

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

1.9 CEUs

2.0 CECs

2.0 CEUs

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.