National Academy of Sports Medicine
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The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) sells study courses and examinations for personal trainer certification and funds fitness research and education. NASM was founded in Chicago, Illinois, USA
in 1987. NASM develops continuing education in the form of study courses for professional athletic trainer
s. Topics that may be addressed in the various courses include human movement science or kinesiology
, functional anatomy, physiology, as well as functional assessment and program design. The NASM website indicates that they provide strength and conditioning recommendations for professional sports teams and individual athletes including many NBA and football teams.
The NASM CEO is Dr. Micheal Clark
, a researcher, educator and author who also serves as the physical therapist for the Phoenix Suns
. NASM is now headquartered in Chandler, Arizona
.
Related Certification for Athletic Training Students is provided by a former subsidiary, now an independent organization, Board of Certification, Inc.
United States
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in 1987. NASM develops continuing education in the form of study courses for professional athletic trainer
Athletic trainer
An athletic trainer is a certified, health care professional who practices in the field of sports medicine. Athletic training has been recognized by the American Medical Association as an allied health care profession since 1990....
s. Topics that may be addressed in the various courses include human movement science or kinesiology
Kinesiology
Kinesiology, also known as human kinetics is the scientific study of human movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, mechanical, and psychological mechanisms. Applications of kinesiology to human health include: biomechanics and orthopedics, rehabilitation, such as physical and occupational...
, functional anatomy, physiology, as well as functional assessment and program design. The NASM website indicates that they provide strength and conditioning recommendations for professional sports teams and individual athletes including many NBA and football teams.
The NASM CEO is Dr. Micheal Clark
Micheal Clark
Dr. Micheal A. Clark is the president and CEO of the National Academy of Sports Medicine . He joined NASM as a partner in 2000, and is recognized as the creator of the Optimum Performance Training method used by health and fitness professionals worldwide. He is also the team physical therapist to...
, a researcher, educator and author who also serves as the physical therapist for the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
. NASM is now headquartered in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
-Demographics:As of the Census of 2010, there were 236,123 people, 86,924 households, and 60,212 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 1.5% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 21.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.3%...
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Certifications offered
The NASM CPT certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NASM's examination-based health and fitness certifications include:- "Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification" - Educational training program and certification for personal trainers focusing on movement science, exercise science, nutrition and behavior modification.
- "Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) Advanced Specialization" - allows a practitioner to create individualized training programs to maximize athletic performance.
- "Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) Advanced Specialization" - focuses on the ability to work with musculoskeletal impairments, imbalances or post-rehabilitation concerns leading to pain and fatigue.
Related Certification for Athletic Training Students is provided by a former subsidiary, now an independent organization, Board of Certification, Inc.
Board of Certification, Inc.
The Board of Certification Inc. was originally established in 1970 to set up a program for certifying Athletic Training Students and created qualifications for recertifying current Certified Athletic Trainers...
Continuing & Higher Education
- NASM offers health and fitness professionals more than 20 study courses to stay abreast of the latest industry trends
- NASM education is integrated into the curriculum of accredited bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered by two on-line universities, the California University of Pennsylvania and the Arizona School of Health Sciences.