Transform your passion for fitness into a rewarding career.
We help Exercise Science students become successful personal trainers by providing certifications, expert mentorship, and practical tools to excel in the fitness industry.
Why NASM >>>
For over 30 years, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) has produced the most successful personal trainers. Their cutting-edge digital learning platform offers scientifically accurate material through NCCA-accredited certification programs.
What makes NASM different?
Streamlined and Interactive Learning Platform
This isn't your average "science" course. This NCCA-accredited certification uses a "edutainment" learning method, making the course enjoyable, simple, and available to everyone aspiring to become a personal trainer.
The Latest Training Strategies and How to Apply Them
Don’t be taught outdated information! These courses use the most accurate and up-to-date science to teach you how to implement what you learn into real-world situations.
Master Accurate, Effective Client Assessments
Assessing, instead of guessing, is critical to successfully training a client. By understanding where the issues in their body are, you can then begin to figure out how to properly address underlying problems that could prevent them from reaching their end fitness goals.
Learn the Art of Behavior Change
Having a plan for your future personal trainer career is great, but knowing how to convince your clients to stick to it is even better. That’s where behavior change comes in. Within the course, you’ll learn the keys to helping people alter behaviors that prevent them from becoming the ultimate version of themselves.
HOW IT WORKS
STUDY YOUR ONLINE COURSE
PASS YOUR NCCA-ACCREDITED EXAM
START YOUR NASM CPT JOURNEY
NASM CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIPS
We host regional scholarships for Exercise Science students where you can get a NASM Personal Training Certification for 100% free.
Complete the form below for questions about our scholarship opportunities.
NASM CERTIFICATION PACKAGES
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Description
We could all use a little support when it comes to starting out on a new endeavor. With our newly updated Premium Self-Study Program, we bring together the industry-leading resources available in our Self-Study Program and unparalleled expert support.
After you enter the Premium Self-Study Program, you’ll get access to a full lineup of coaches that will guide you every step of the way. From answering your questions about the program to helping on course material, our coaches will be reachable by phone or email and will respond within one business day.
Course Overview
✔ Section 1: Professional Development and Responsibility
Chapter 1: Modern State of Health and Fitness
Chapter 2: The Personal Training Profession
✔ Section 2: Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
Chapter 3: Psychology of Exercise
Chapter 4: Behavioral Coaching
✔ Section 3: Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
Chapter 5: Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
Chapter 7: Human Movement Science
Chapter 8: Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
Chapter 9: Nutrition
Chapter 10: Supplementation
✔ Section 4: Assessment
Chapter 11: Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
Chapter 12: Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
✔ Section 5: Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
Chapter 13: Integrated Training and the OPT™ Model
Chapter 14: Flexibility Training Concepts
Chapter 15: Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
Chapter 16: Core Training Concepts
Chapter 17: Balance Training Concepts
Chapter 18: Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
Chapter 19: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
Chapter 20: Resistance Training Concepts
✔ Section 6: Program Design
Chapter 21: The Optimum Performance Training® Model
Chapter 22: Introduction to Exercise Modalities
Chapter 23: Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
Program Includes
Our revolutionary learning platform creates an interactive, media-rich experience that is designed specifically to help make your learning experience the easiest in the industry. It's learning for the 21st century.
✔ High-End Learning Videos
Includes over 45 high-quality lectures and animated learning videos, embedded throughout the content to aid in your learning experience.
✔ Biodigital 3D Models
These virtual body models simplify the understanding of anatomy, disease, and treatments relating to the respiratory system, skeletal system, and more.
✔ Audio Chapter Summaries
End each chapter with a summary page that includes a podcast reviewing everything for easy on-the-go learning.
✔ Exercise Demonstration Library
Access a comprehensive library of over 200 step-by-step exercise demonstrations. Includes detailed coaching videos, so you can not only learn how to properly do the exercise yourself, but also how to teach it to your clients
.✔ Handouts and Resources Library
Access to over 45 downloadable resources, including assessments, programming templates, OPT™ Model exercise programs tailored to fat loss, muscle gain, and sports performance, and more.
✔ Practice Exam, Quizzes, and Knowledge Checks
Includes hundreds of mid-chapter knowledge checks (or mini-quizzes), a proven process to help aid in content retention. Each chapter and section also includes a summary review and quiz, plus a practice final exam with unlimited attempts
.✔ NASM's CPT Exam Prep Tools
Use NASM's Exam Prep Tools (available through Apple and Google Play stores) to help prepare for your exam with official study tools, including 600+ practice questions and 500+ flashcards. Study anywhere, anytime.
✔Job Guarantee
Want help getting your first personal training job? With the NASM Job Guarantee program, you're guaranteed to get a job within 90 days of passing your NASM CPT exam, or the cost of the Job Guarantee will be refunded to you.
✔ Exam Retest
If you missed your deadline or failed your initial exam attempt, the retest included in this program can be used as a saving grace and give you a second chance.
✔ Unlimited Access to NASM Experts
You have access to our team of Fitness Experts who can provide support for NASM and AFAA course content questions and EDGE exercise programming.
FAQ
Why choose NASM?
Not only is NASM the most reputable, science-based certification provider, but joining their community grants you access to a job guarantee program for select packages, your top choice of gyms to work for, access to fitness experts, and so much more - all backed by an NCCA Accredited stamp of approval to showcase the quality of your certification as a personal trainer.
How long does it take to complete the NASM Certification course?
This course is at your own pace, you can have it done in as few as 4 weeks, or you can take your time with it and use the full 180 days, either is okay. On average, our candidates complete the entire process in 10-15 weeks.
What if I don't pass my final exam?
An additional retest can be purchased by contacting NASM Member Services at 1-800-460-6276.
How long will I have to take the final exam?
You will have 180 days from the date of enrollment to take the NASM-CPT exam. However, if you aren’t able to complete it by then, the Premium Self Study program comes with an exam retest that gives you an additional 180 days.
How is the NASM-CPT exam administered?
The exam is taken through a live proctor, which can be online or in-person at a proctoring location. For more information about taking the NASM-CPT exam, click here.
Does the NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification expire?
The NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification must be recertified every two years in order to ensure that NASM-CPTs stay up-to-date with current best-practice guidelines and skills. To recertify, you will be required to earn 2.0 NASM-approved CEUs (20 contact hours) every two-year certification period. This includes 0.1 CEUs from the mandatory CPR/AED certification.
Are there any pre-requisites for the NASM-CPT program?
You must have a high school degree or GED. You're also required to have a current CPR and AED certifications before you take the NASM-CPT exam. If you don’t already have a CPR and AED certification, the SMSB Academy can provide you with an online course at no additional cost.
How many questions are on the NASM-CPT exam?
There are a total of 120 test questions. Of those, 20 are research questions that do not count toward or against your final score. You must pass with a scaled score of 70% or better. You will have 2 hours to complete the exam.
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