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NASM - Performance Enhancement Specialisation (NASM-PES)

NASM Performance Enhancement Specialisation Course in Malaysia & Singapore

The Performance Enhancement Specialisation helps coaches increase their value and confidence by teaching application of the latest science in athlete performance.

  • Learn the most effective methods to train athletes at all levels, from recreational to elite, and everywhere in between
  • Explore strategies to enhance injury resistance plus psychological and nutritional concepts associated with peak performance
  • Improve your coaching abilities and programming skills quickly and effectively

In the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialisation, you’ll learn the latest and most advanced–principles and concepts in strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, injury resistance, training programme design, coaching and communication, sports nutrition, psychology in sports performance, and so much more. You’ll come out of this programme supercharged with the tools and strategies you need to deliver superior results and train athletes of all ages and levels to perform at their best.

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FAQ
Although it is not required, it is recommended that candidates have at least one of the following credentials:
  • NASM-CPT Credentials
  • Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
  • Certified Massage Therapist
  • Health/Fitness Certification
  • 4-Year College Degree
  • REPs Level 3 or higher for international trainers
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Performance Training Profession Identify client types and apply ethical strategies for optimal results. Differentiate yourself and excel in the dynamic world of sports performance coaching. Chapter 2: Coaching and Interpersonal Communication Skills Develop your skills as an effective communicator and coach. Learn how to connect with athletes both personally and through movement, unlocking optimal performance. Chapter 3: Psychology in Sports Performance Discover powerful techniques for managing athlete anxiety and boosting confidence, essential for achieving their best in sports performance.
Chapter 4: Introduction to Integrated Performance Training Uncover integrated performance training principles and the transformative OPT™ Model, gaining the edge as a coach by optimising training programs to elevate athlete performance. Chapter 5: Physiological Adaptations to Sports Performance Training Learn to optimise conditioning and resistance training programs for improved athlete health, work capacity, and performance outcomes. Chapter 6: Human Movement Science Explore the fundamentals of human movement science and biomechanics. Understand key concepts to help transform how your clients perform, leading to enhanced training effectiveness and athlete success.
Chapter 7: Athlete Intake, Needs Analysis, and Movement Assessments Chapter 7 equips you with skills to perform a thorough needs analysis, and conduct the most appropriate physiological, movement, and mobility assessments for your athletes. Chapter 8: Sport Performance Testing and Evaluation Expand your skills by focusing on advanced performance testing methods, enabling you to design tailored training programmes as a Sports Performance Coach.
Chapter 9: Flexibility Concepts for Maximal Performance In this chapter, you’ll learn how to address muscle imbalances and dynamic posture by incorporating flexibility concepts into training regimens as they relate to improving sports performance. Chapter 10: Core Training Concepts for Maximal Performance Discover core training concepts vital for sports performance, including the anatomy of the core and its integration for spinal health. Chapter 11: Balance Training Concepts for Maximal Performance Gain insights into balance training techniques and programme design strategies, leveraging the crucial role of Postural Control Systems to enhance stability, neuromuscular coordination, and athletic performance. Chapter 12: Reactive Strength and Plyometric Training Concepts for Maximal Performance Understand reactive strength and plyometric training for peak sports performance and explore their physiological impact and performance-enhancing benefits. Chapter 13: Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts for Maximal Performance Explore SAQ training for enhanced sports performance, covering speed, agility, and quickness while emphasising their role in postural control, injury prevention, and athlete recovery. Chapter 14: Resistance Training Concepts for Maximal Performance Learn resistance training's impact on sports performance, addressing barriers like negative beliefs and emphasising various strength capacities, and their role in exercise techniques. Chapter 15: Olympic Weightlifting for Maximal Performance Integrate Olympic lifting for performance enhancement, covering its history, common lifts, and implementation strategies within the OPT™ Model. Chapter 16: Energy Systems Training for Maximal Performance Learn about energy systems training's impact on sports performance, providing a rationale, physiological overview, modalities, evidence, and optimal strategies. Chapter 17: Recovery for Performance Enhancement Understand rest and recovery's crucial role in enhancing sports performance, covering definitions, literature review, communication strategies, and implementation within the OPT™ Model.
Chapter 18: The Science of Biomotor Ability Development and Periodisation Gain comprehensive insights and strategies about periodisation through targeted strength, speed, and endurance development, optimising biomotor abilities and ensuring athletes achieve peak performance. Chapter 19: Programming for Maximal Athletic Performance using NASM's Optimal Performance Training™ (OPT™) Model The OPT™ Model guides you through programming for maximal athletic performance with a focus on acute training variables and integrated methodologies. Chapter 20: Training for Injury Resistance and Return to Performance after Injury Learn comprehensive strategies for injury resistance, athlete rehabilitation, and understanding key injury mechanisms to optimise athlete care and performance. Chapter 21: Youth Training Principles and Long-Term Athlete Development Maximise youth sports training by presenting evidence-based principles and the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, highlighting key stages and addressing training gaps.
Chapter 22: Performance Nutrition Chapter 22 covers sports nutrition fundamentals, addressing the Sports Performance Coach's role in optimising nutrition for athletic success, including energy intake, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, dietary assessments, and goal-oriented nutrition strategies. Chapter 23: Supplementation and Ergogenic Aids Get the basics of sport supplementation, including the uses, risks, and benefits of common supplements, emphasizing a food-first approach, crucial for Sports Performance Coaches addressing athletes' supplementation inquiries.
After the completion of the course, you will take an online final exam from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you prefer to take tests, that consists of 100 questions. Each question will be multiple-choice. The exam is timed and cannot exceed 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 70% or higher. Don’t fret though, if you score below that, you have up to 3 attempts to pass.
Jeremy Ng
Jeremy is the Chief Education Officer at PFC. He is a passionate Fitness Educator and Personal Trainer, committed to raising the standards of the fitness profession. With a friendly and inspiring approach, he empowers trainers and clients alike to reach their highest potential through education, movement, and purposeful coaching.
You may want to consider becoming an NASM-PES if you are a:
  • Personal trainer who wants to help clients perform better
  • Athletic trainer who wants to help athletes perform at a peak level
  • Strength and conditioning coach who wants to gain a systematic approach to better performance
  • Physical therapist who wants to understand how to better train and rehabilitate athletic patients
  • Coach who would benefit from a deep understanding of performance enhancement to get the most out of your athletes
  • Athlete or fitness enthusiast who wants to understand the keys to performance and use them to unlock your potential
You will have 1 year from the day of account activation to take your final exam and 5 years access to the content. Account will be activated within 3-5 days of registration and payment. An exam extension can be purchased with PFC Academy.
It’s not required, but we recommend having at least one of these credentials before you pursue the Performance Enhancement Specialisation:
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
  • Certified Athletic Training
  • Health/Fitness Certification, or a 4-year college degree in a similar field
  • REPs Level 3 or higher for international trainers
NASM’s Performance Enhancement Specialization is approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the following organisations: NASM - 1.9 CEUs BOC - 30.75 CEUs
Yes, this programme will satisfy the CEU requirements for your NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) recertification. You are required to earn 1.9 CEUs, and 0.1 CEUs from the CPR/AED certification for 2.0 CEUs to get the recertification/renewal.
The Performance Enhancement Specialisation exam is taken online inside your student portal. You'll have 365 days from the date of purchase to study and complete the exam. This exam features:
  • 100 multiple-choice questions
  • 90 minutes to complete
  • Online invigilated, closed-book format
  • 70% required to pass
  • 3 test attempts included
Don’t worry! You’ll have 3 attempts to pass the final exam, and you can purchase additional retests with us at PFC Academy.
No. Once you pass the final exam, your Performance Enhancement Specialisation with NASM will never expire.

NASM - Performance Enhancement Specialisation (NASM-PES)

CEU: 1.9 NASM

RM3,990.00 SST

  • NASM-PES
    Live Workshop Preferred Location
    NASM-PES (Live Workshop/ Online)
    NASM-CPT (Live Workshop/ Online)
    NASM-CES (Live Workshop/ Online)
*Note : Price excludes 8% SST

NASM Performance Enhancement Specialisation (NASM-PES) Online Self-Study Account:

  • Evidence-Based Program Designed and Reviewed by Leading Sports Performance Experts
  • 100% Online & Self-Paced Programme
  • State-of-the-Art, Digital Learning Platform
  • High-Quality Videos Across 19 In-Depth Chapters
  • Custom Infographics, Printable Handouts, and Knowledge Checks
  • Comprehensive Practice Exam
  • 3 x Final Exam Attempts
  • 1-Year Unlimited Access to Online Content
  • 1.9 NASM CEUs
  • Certificate Upon Passing Exam
  1. Upon payment, your online account will be activated with 1-3 days.
  2. Once your account has been activated, you will receive your account details through email, and you can get started! 
  3. You will have our support - we're just a text or call away.
  1. Register and pay for the course.
  2. Complete the self-guided online study materials in your own time from the comfort of home.
  3. If you have opted for the "Add-on" Live Workshop, attend the nearest Live Workshop date.
  4. Once ready, book for your exam (within 365 days of account activation). Exams are invigilated online.
  5. Pass the certification exam and receive your certificate!

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