Hello NASM
Performance Enhancement Specialist
[PES]
THE NASM SPORTS PERFORMANCE PRO
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What You’ll Learn in the NASM Sports Performance Enhancement Specialist [PES]
Program
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Specializing in sports performance training with NASM will help enhance not only your clients' performance but also your earning potential.
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This is the specialty you need if you wish to develop a sports specific brand.
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With NASM’s Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES), you’ll learn how to provide cutting-edge strength and conditioning training for your clients.
You will gain advanced knowledge, insight, and skills needed to help clients of all levels reach their peak performance potential.
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The 16 modules in this program will also help you meet the demands necessary of a Sports Performance Professional at all levels of sport by providing you the tools you need to improve your clients' speed, agility, quickness, lifting, and more.
W H O S H O U L D B E C O M E A N A S M & B C D A C A D E M Y [P E S]?
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PERSONAL TRAINERS
Every client is an athlete in one way or another.
Sports performance tactics can help any client perform better in every aspect of their workout and physical activity.
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PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
The certification will teach PT's what it takes for athletic patients to reach their peak performance and how these methods can work alongside other rehabilitation techniques.
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COACHES
Coaches at all levels – youth, high school, college, and pros can benefit from a deep understanding of performance enhancement to help get the most out of their athletes whenever they enter a competition.
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Athletes & Fitness Enthusiasts
Whether you play hoops with your friends on the weekend or are preparing for your next professional event, the NASM-PES can help you understand the keys to your performance and how to use them to unlock your potential.
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ATHLETIC TRAINERS
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When working with athletes, you want to get them to perform at a peak level. Help them succeed safely, effectively, and quickly reaching levels they never thought possible.
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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACHES
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NASM & THE BCD ACADEMY'S Performance Enhancement Specialization [PES] can help Strength and Conditioning Coaches gain 1) valuable insight and 2) a systematic approach to getting even more out of your athletes. It’s the perfect complement to a 4-year college degree.
YOU WILL BE A SPORTS MEDICINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST TRAINER [PES]
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM
...SO WHAT'S IN THE PROGRAM DOC?
STARTING YOUR [PES] PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT SPECIALIST
EDUCATION CERTIFIED WITH THE ACADEMY M.I.C.
Mentor I. Instructor. I. Coach
BCD ACADEMY M.I.C'S
Assuring you will
Pass all exams
Succeed in practice
ONE CHAPTER AT A TIME,
WE
guide you
right to the finish line
& then some.
CHAPTER AT A TIME ,
YOU WILL BE TRANSFORMED INTO A FIRST CLASS SPORTS MEDICINE SPORTS PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT SPECIALIST [PES] TITLE HOLDER!
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HERE IS A SUMMARY OF CHAPTER-SPECIFIC CONTENT ... GET MOTIVED ... BE INSPIRED
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S E C T I O N O N E
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR SPORTS
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CHAPTER ONE: Integrated Training
Essentials
The student will be able to identify the principles of integrated training & explain the components, scientific rationale, & evidence.
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CHAPTER TWO: Science of Human Movement
Identify key biomechanical terminology and topics, and explain functional anatomy as it relates to integrated sports performance training.
S E C T I O N T W O
SPORT PERFORMANCE TESTING, INTEGRATED TRAINING, AND PROGRAMMING
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CHAPTER THREE: Testing in Sports Performance
Describe the components & function of an integrated sports performance assessment, & identify methods for determining athlete readiness to perform.
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CHAPTER FOUR: Flexibility Training Concepts
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Explain the scientific rationale for the use of an integrated flexibility-training program.
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CHAPTER FIVE: Metabolic Energy System Training
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Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic energy systems and describe the importance of the role of the metabolic energy system training in improving sports performance.
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CHAPTER SIX: Core Training Concept
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Explain the importance of the core musculature & its relationship to performance enhancement.
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CHAPTER SEVEN: Balance Training Concepts
Describe the role of balance training in improving sports performance & injury prevention.
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CHAPTER EIGHT:
Flexibility Training Concepts
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Explain the scientific rationale for the use of an integrated flexibility-training program.
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CHAPTER NINE: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training
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Understand speed, agility, & quickness (SAQ) techniques & their purpose in performance enhancement and injury prevention.
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CHAPTER TEN: Resistance Training Concepts
Describe the role of resistance training in improving sports performance & identify the stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome.
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CHAPTER ELEVEN The Science of Periodization of the OPT™ Model
Identify the acute training variables within the Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) model.
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S E C T I O N T H R E E
OLYMPIC LIFTING & INJURY PREVENTION
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CHAPTER TWELVE Olympic Lifting for Performance Enhancement
Explain the rationale for the use of the Olympic lifts in improving performance.
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CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Injury Prevention for the Athlete
Identify strategies for injury prevention and common injuries related to physical activity.
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SECTION FOUR
SPORTS NUTRITION & PSYCHOLOGY
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CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Performance Nutrition
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Performance Nutrition
Explain the limits of nutritional advice under the scope of practice, & describe pre- and post-exercise nutrition strategies.
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CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Ergogenic Aids
Identify common substances used to enhance performance & analyze ethical and legal issues related to the use of ergogenic aids.
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CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Psychology in Sports Performance
Explain performance psychology & its role in achieving athletic excellence.
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THEN COMES
THE FINALS FOR YOUR
[PES] CERTIFICATION
YOU WILL HAVE CHOICES FOR YOUR [PES] DESIGNATION
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INDEPENDANT STAND-ALONE NASM EXAM (ONLINE)
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GRANTS CERTIFICATION FROM NASM
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NASM + BCD ACADEMY + AUM
ASSIGNMENT SERIES WITH VERBAL CHAPTER DISCUSSIONS & RESEARCH
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GRANTS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF MONTSERRAT + BCD ACADEMY