NASM-PES Certification
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) certification
- Can enhance a CPT certification
- Suitable for athletic trainers or physical therapists
- Some prerequisites required for PES
- 1-year timeline to complete course
In-Depth Review
PES Certification (2024): Strength and Conditioning and Continuing Education
Author: Caine Wilkes, OLY, USAW-L1
Is this strength and conditioning certification right for you? Depending on your career goals, the PES Certification might be the next athletic performance cert for you.
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Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Online final exam
- Does not require recertification
- Potential to earn CEUs
What Needs Improvement...
- 90-minute max for final exam
- Not NCCA-accredited
Specs
| Payment plan available | Yes |
|---|---|
| Course materials included | 1-year access\, lecture videos\, demo videos\, exercise library\, online textbook |
| Course type | Sport-specialized personal training certification |
| Exam type | Online\, 100-multiple choice questions\, 90-minute max |
Summary
The NAS-PES certification can help fitness industry professionals enhance their knowledge of strength and conditioning. The course features anatomy and physiology, plyometrics, speed, agility, resistance training, and olympic lifting to name a few. There is also a chapter on performance nutrition. The final exam can be taken online and is a 100 multiple choice question exam that has to be completed in 90 minutes.
