NASM Senior Fitness Specialization (NASM-SFS)

What could be more rewarding than helping older adults to stave off age-related decline and rediscover their health and fitness? In this specialization, you’ll gain the tools you need to exert a life-changing impact on the lives of active older adults.

• Empower older adults by helping them regain the strength, stamina, and flexibility to stay healthy and independent

• Explore the physiological and psychological changes that occur with aging

• Learn advanced fitness assessments and evaluations specific for the needs of older adults

• Design exercise programs to help older adults reduce the risk of falls, gain independence, and ward off the negative physical effects of aging

• Understand the limitations and fitness obstacles of older adults

• Expand your client base by appealing to the 54 million (and growing) adults over 65

• Self-paced online program makes it easy and convenient to launch your new career from home in as little as 2-4 weeks

• CEU Value: 1.5 NASM

PROGRAM DETAILS :

Older adults can be a fantastic source of clients for your fitness business. In this specialization, you’ll learn about the physical, physiological, and psychological considerations of aging, and how to adjust your training routines to align with the training guidelines for older adults.

When you choose NASM to pursue your Senior Fitness Specialization, you’ll get access to:

• World-class fitness & nutrition experts.

• Peer-reviewed content from the brightest minds in the industry.

• State-of-the-art digital learning platform designed to meet multiple learning styles.

• A curriculum that is consistently reviewed and updated with the most up-to-date material available.

How The Specialization Works :

NASM’s online program makes getting your Senior Fitness Specialization as easy and convenient as can be. By completing the self-guided study materials at your own pace, you can get your Senior Fitness Specialization and begin working with clients in as little as 2-4 weeks.

To earn your NASM Senior Fitness Specialization, you simply have to:

1. Register in the NASM SFS program.

2. Complete the self-guided online study materials in your own time from the comfort of home.

3. Pass the certification exam.

After completing the study materials, you’ll take an online exam to earn your Senior Fitness Specialization. This exam features:

• 100 multiple-choice questions

• 90 minutes to complete

• Open-book format

• 70% required to pass

• 3 test attempts included