An elite training program for fitness and enhanced athletic performance, the NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM PES) is designed for athletic trainers, chiropractors, physical therapists, coaches and other sports professionals who want to work with players at all levels, from the secondary education and university tier, to professional and Olympic level athletes.

PES credentials offer professionals the ability to learn cutting-edge performance assessment techniques, sport-specific program design. It is a scientifically-valid, evidence-based application which achieves remarkable results with top professionals and weekend warriors alike.

Learn how to train high school, college, and elite athletes by learning cutting-edge performance assessment techniques and sport-specific program design. Get certified today.


The NASM PES is the highest-level advanced qualification in the industry. It is the definitive training program for fitness and professional athletic performance. The Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM PES) Advanced Specialization integrates the science and the solutions for optimal sports training success!

A Glimpse of What You Will Learn ...
  • The Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) is the preferred sports performance training credential of professional athletes and teams
  • Deliver safe and consistent results to your sport-oriented members with NASM's Optimum Performance Training methodology
  • Build an elite training team with education backed by scientific studies at the NASM Research Institute
  • The preferred sports performance training credential of the National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association (NBATA)
  • Grow your bottom line through new service offerings, increased trainer retention & client satisfaction
  • Based on the OPT methodology, proven to be safe and consistently deliver results
  • Backed by scientific studies at the NASM Research Institute at UNC Chapel Hill
  • Deliver consistent results in rehabilitation, reconditioning and performance enhancement
  • Learn how to individualize integrated training programs for fitness to keep athletes performing at the highest level
Material Intended For ...

This course is designed for chiropractic students, chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, licensed massage therapists, personal trainers, and other sports professionals with a BA/BS degree.

Certification Requirements

  • CES candidates must have:
  • A current NASM-CPT certification, or
  • A current health and fitness certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, or  
  • REPs Level 3 or higher credential (candidates outside of the US only), or
  • 4-year collegiate degree in related field
  •   • Athletic training
  •   • Biology
  •   • Biomechanics
  •   • Chiropractic
  •   • Community health
  •   • Ergonomics
  •   • Exercise physiology
  •   • Exercise science
  •   • Health science
  •   • Human movement science
  •   • Kinesiology
  •   • Nutrition
  •   • Physical education
  •   • Physical therapy
  •   • Sport science
Class Info

Course Number: ZS 526

Sessions: 5 classes
Length: 8 Hours ea.
Cost: $1199

CEU Hours: PENDING
Approved States: PENDING

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