Corrective Exercise Specialist

Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

Become an expert who understands the science of human movement. Then, utilise that knowledge to help others achieve a better quality of life!

NASM has over 35 years of experience training the world’s top health, fitness, and wellness professionals, and we do it better than anyone else. NASM credentials stand out to employers and distinguish you as a highly trained fitness professional. Contact us at marketing@physicaliq.com or connect with us by phone or WhatsApp at (066) 300 7709.

Price: R14500.00
Delivery Modes: Online learning

Course Overview

Become an expert who understands the science of human movement. Then, utilise that knowledge to help others achieve a better quality of life! With the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist credential, you’ll gain the tools to help clients and athletes optimise their movement quality and reduce movement habits that needlessly create discomfort, increase wear and tear, and interfere with true freedom of movement.

The NASM Corrective Exercise Specialisation covers advanced topics needed to assess and correct muscle imbalances and movement compensations across all major joints. With this specialisation, you can provide a highly sought-after service for a broader range of clients, including athletes and people post-treatment and post-rehab for musculoskeletal disorders.

  • master the art and science of human movement to help clients reduce injury risk and maximise performance,
  • learn posture, movement, and mobility assessments to identify movement compensations,
  • use the same advanced techniques utilised by performance staff across all major sports leagues,
  • stretch your earning potential and work with a broader variety of clients,
  • learn NASM’s world-renowned Corrective Exercise Continuum to optimise movement, performance, and recovery

Further Information

Curriculum:

  • Section 1: Introduction to Corrective Exercise Training
    • Chapter 1 (Rationale for Corrective Exercise)
    • Chapter 2 (Human Movement Science & Corrective Exercise)
  • Section 2: Corrective Exercise Techniques
    • Chapter 3 (Inhibitory Techniques)
    • Chapter 4 (Lengthening Techniques)
    • Chapter 5 (Activation Techniques)
    • Chapter 6 (integration Techniques)
  • Section 3: Assessment
    • Chapter 7 (Client Intake & Assessment)
    • Chapter 8 (Static Assessments)
    • Chapter 9 (Movement Assessments)
    • Chapter 10 (Mobility Assessments)
  • Section 4: Programming Strategies
    • Chapter 11 (Corrective Strategies for the Foot & Ankle)
    • Chapter 12 (Corrective Strategies for the Knee)
    • Chapter 13 (Corrective Strategies for the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex)
    • Chapter 14 (Corrective Strategies for the Thoracic Spine & Shoulder)
    • Chapter 15 (Corrective Strategies for the Wrist & Elbow)
    • Chapter 16 (Corrective Strategies for the Cervical Spine)
    • Chapter 17 (Self-Care & Recovery)
    • Chapter 18 (Real-World Application of Corrective Exercise Strategies)

Completing the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Certification can significantly expand career opportunities in health, fitness, and rehabilitation. This certification equips professionals with advanced skills to assess and address movement dysfunction, making them valuable assets in various settings. Personal trainers can utilise their corrective exercise knowledge to create more effective and personalised training programs, helping clients overcome physical limitations and prevent injuries. Physical therapists and chiropractors can integrate these techniques to enhance patient outcomes and expedite recovery.

Additionally, fitness professionals can work in specialised rehabilitation centres, sports teams, and wellness facilities, providing corrective exercise interventions to athletes and individuals recovering from injuries. The CES certification also opens doors for entrepreneurial ventures, such as starting a corrective exercise-focused business or offering specialised workshops and seminars. Furthermore, corporate wellness programs increasingly seek specialists to design programs that reduce workplace injuries and improve employee well-being. With a growing awareness of the importance of proper movement mechanics in maintaining health and performance, the NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification prepares professionals to meet this demand, offering diverse and fulfilling career paths that contribute significantly to the well-being of their clients and communities.

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