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THE MOST RESPECTED NAME IN FITNESS CERTIFICATION

Learn how the NASM curriculum can help your institution.

 

Transforming Education in Fitness and Wellness

Become an NASM Recognized Education Program (REP)

As the world leader in fitness education certification for over 30 years, NASM knows what it takes to provide the type of evidence-based education that keeps students fully engaged. We offer unrivaled application-based learning content, assets and support that serve as necessary tools for success within academic institutions. We support multiple types of educational spaces such as career and technical education, higher education, massive open online courses, vocational schools, academic institutions, and more!

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1. Curriculum Mapping

Incorporate fully mapped application-based content into your program.

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2. Stackable Credentials

Offer students the opportunity to earn credentials with labor market value while completing your program.

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3. Premium Support

Provide a full course immersion experience, with unparalleled instructor assets and support.

Program Offering and Benefits

NASM provides the industry’s most comprehensive and effective academic solutions.

  • Our industry-leading curriculum is derived from current research and experts in the field.

    • We ensure that each course topic and its contents impart current field research that has been reviewed by subject matter experts.

  • Our learning platforms are cutting edge.

    • We use Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) direct-link capabilities offering a seamless and secure experience in conjunction with our very effective intuitive learning management system (LMS).

  • We offer exceptional learning assets to support program creators and instructors.

    • Course learning objectives are fully mapped out for ease in program adoption. Other valuable course features include quiz banks, handouts and templates, lecture resources, course activities and assignments, data analytics, and full account support.

  • We offer unique benefits to our partners.

    • NASM provides the ability to earn certifications while completing programs, thereby allowing for students to experience greater success in the job market within the fitness and wellness industries.

Hear from an Academic Partner:
Wendy Batts from PennWest

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Wendy Batts

“Aligning our curriculum with an industry leader benefits our students, particularly those seeking careers in the fitness industry.”

BRIAN FREELAND

APU PROGRAM DIRECTOR

“NASM has taken specific steps to meet with our faculty and understand our needs. Our program has gained credibility due to the association with a nationally recognized and respected organization.”

LOUISE SO

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

“We have a waiting list of student applications and can only associate that our partnership with NASM has helped play a role. We highly recommend an academic partnership with NASM!”

DOUG BLAKE

BODY DESIGN UNIVERSITY FOUNDER

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