NASM Advanced Level Certs

[Allerious]

NASM offers two advanced certs on their site:

Performance Enhancement Specialist

http://www.nasm.org/pes.aspx

Corrective Exercise Specialist

http://www.nasm.org/specializa tion/default.aspx?id=292

Has anyone taken either course?

I am planning to do one by the end of the year. Problem is, I didn't get my CPT from NASM, which they list as a prerequisite (along with a college degree). When I apply to take it, I will hold the following credentials:

ACSM, NSCA CPT
ISSA SPN
ACE GFI

I am hoping they will let me take those courses with my credentials, and not force me to do their CPT first. I don't have a degree, and I don't really see the point of getting 3 different CPT certs. Too expensive, for one thing.

So, for anyone who knows about these, can you comment? Thanks

[John Izzo]

I belive if NASM states you need their CPT for the PES or CES, then you need their credential. The PES is very much influenced by their CPT course. They added in alot of info on speed development, advanced flexibility, and agility.

[Allerious]

Damn. I don't want to get 3 CPT's.

[optimum performance]

The PES course is a little out dated now - it's not been updated in over 5 years or more.

There is not much to the CES - basic stuff.

They are one of the better courses out there (not that that is saying much).

BTW I have their CPT, IFS, SFS, CES, PES

[John Izzo]

Just a bit of news...

NASM is in the process of updating all their certification courses. I just finished co-writing their "Foundations" course for them, and next on the bill is the PES & CPT.

[Allerious]

Originally Posted by optimum performance

The PES course is a little out dated now - it's not been updated in over 5 years or more.

There is not much to the CES - basic stuff.

They are one of the better courses out there (not that that is saying much).

BTW I have their CPT, IFS, SFS, CES, PES

NASM seems to be the third most respected org, after ACSM/NSCA, so I definitely want to get one of their credentials down the road.

The rationale behind doing CES/PES is that it's a specialized certification and it looks better on paper than simply racking up multiple CPT's.

Lack of updates doesn't concern me at all - human physiology hasn't changed within the past decade.

What is IFS and SFS?

[ivey]

Originally Posted by Allerious

NASM seems to be the third most respected org, after ACSM/NSCA, so I definitely want to get one of their credentials down the road.

Second most. ACSM has dropped off, IMO.

[msmogreen]

Originally Posted by ivey

Second most. ACSM has dropped off, IMO.

Second, really? And it is so easy to get. I started with NCSF, which hardly anyone seems to have heard of and the test was much more challenging than the NASM. So, I'll look pretty good on paper once I get my NSCA CPT (end of September, I'm hoping).

[ivey]

Originally Posted by msmogreen

Second, really? And it is so easy to get. I started with NCSF, which hardly anyone seems to have heard of and the test was much more challenging than the NASM. So, I'll look pretty good on paper once I get my NSCA CPT (end of September, I'm hoping).

I thought it was a pretty easy test, too. I took the practice test before I ever cracked the book and passed it. I think it depends on where you start from, also. If you have prior experience, it makes a difference in how hard it seems.

In most gyms I've been in, NASM actually ranks highest amongst certifications. I even overheard our GM telling a group of new-hire trainers that it was the best cert to get. But mention the CSCS to these same people and they don't know what you're talking about. So, take that for what it's worth.

Just curious...why are you collecting CPT certs?

[msmogreen]

I need one more cert to reach to top pay level at my gym. We need 3 outside certs in addition to the in house (watered down version of NASM). I just happened to earn the NASM at work so it didn't cost me anything. Besides, I had already been studying for the NSCA and have spent a lot on study materials.

[optimum performance]

Originally Posted by Allerious

NASM seems to be the third most respected org, after ACSM/NSCA, so I definitely want to get one of their credentials down the road.

The rationale behind doing CES/PES is that it's a specialized certification and it looks better on paper than simply racking up multiple CPT's.

Lack of updates doesn't concern me at all - human physiology hasn't changed within the past decade.

What is IFS and SFS?

More has changed than you think - or should I say our understanding has changed.

IFS - Integrated Flexibility Specialist

SFS - Sports Fitness Specialist

[Tom@foresight]

Like the look of the NASM courses, going to look at cross certifying through the NASM!

Anyone done the courses here in the UK?

TOM