"NASM should be your first stop when looking to become certified as a coach. The curriculum was very informative yet simple enough to understand. The modules were user friendly and added another layer to the learning process. Thanks NASM"
- Kristen L, IL
"This course was amazing! I gained new knowledge that I will utilize in my daily practice."
- JoAnna S, OH
"This is my third NASM certification. The information in the PES is very detailed, well organized and I am certain will help me help my clients attain their goals. Highly recommended!!!"
- Jesse J, FL
"As a Physiotherapist and Physical educator I can say that this course was very helpful for me and increased my knowledge in all fitness/sports performance areas. I am feeling more confident and more prepared as a strength and conditioning coach after this course. I highly recommend NASM/PES for any fitness/ sports professionals."
- Guilherme B, FL
"The performance enhancement specializations by NASM help me to understand the different between fitness goals and athletic goals and how necessary are the different blocks of the session for the sport specifics outcomes."
- Felipe A, PA
"NASM's PES course is an amazing course that has helped me gain knowledge and confidence to integrate performance enhancement with my clients programming. Great material and I highly recommend this course to further your career in fitness!"
- Herman F, CA
"The course overall was very helpful in learning more in the field and applying it to the world."
- Brandon O, CO
"As a NASM Certified Trainer if you want to expand your knowledge on how to train athletes the PES certification would help you to be better trainer."
- Angel D, FL
"After taking this course, it is clear that NASM shares the information that is needed to fully comprehend a new topic/concept. This course is great, even if you aren't going directly into a sports training position. There is extremely useful information that has made my programming way stronger!"
- Beverly A, MO
"PES is an excellent course, it covers a lot of different subjects from physiology to biomechanics. It really helped me get a practical knowledge and implement it in my work with clients."
- Petar K, Serbia
"The NASM-PES Certification really helped me learn more about various training concepts. I am thrilled to have learned more and will incorporate these concepts in my group fitness classes."
- Zach W, FL
"NASM has been one of the top tier certifying bodies in the Personal Training/Strength and Conditioning realm for years. Excellent and top notch education for coaches and trainers. It is a must to stay at the top of our game and to keep our axe sharpened in this ever-evolving field. Thanks NASM."
- Joey M, CO
"If you're interested in strength and conditioning for a career and or to improve knowledge in fitness consider the NASM PES certification!"
- Christian C, NY
"It is one of the best course available in the world in terms of improving personal ability to train, teach individual or group/team to achieve optimum performance."
- Rajesh A, Bhubaneswar
"This course was very great overall. The reading material was very easy to understand. The videos and practice quizzes/exams were very helpful."
- Adara R, SC
"PES is one of the most integrated tools for everyone who wants to improve his knowledge to another high level. Educate to dominate!!"
- Tzellos K, Greece
"The course covers all necessary elements that would be needed for coaches to up their game. The structure of the course also makes it easy to follow and navigate."
- Linford A, Belize
"The OPT model is a Systematic approach that I can easily begin integration into my practice. They had provided exceptional tools & methodology for easy implementation."
- Sands, MI
"The PES Course offers great insight to building and following a program for your athletes."
- Tim O, NY
"Having been in the fitness industry since 2005, a former member of an elite military special operations unit, and a professional athlete; this course was impressive. NASM did a great job teaching the various components of human performance and showing the student how to apply them to a real life training environment. The tests were challenging and on par with any college level curriculum. The PES program is a great course for anyone interested in training others to perform better! Highly recommended."
- Andy C, TN
"As a NASM CPT, the PES helped me fine tune the skills I already know and advanced my knowledge in the athletic training involved in sports activities! I gained confidence with my clients programming and now can assist a whole new demographic at achieving better performance and physical goals!"
- Taylor C, TX
"I am very pleased with the course in general. Everything was informational and I will use what was giving to further my coaching skills."
- Robert C, FL
"I really love study of Performance Training. Where i can have a knowledge of training athletes with Assessments, OPT model and importance of the training is correction a sports specific skill training. As athlete and trainer of myself. This NASM PES is not only a huge benefit but everything in my experience playing sports and train athletes makes whole a lot of sense."
- Daniel F, FL
"This was a great course to learn. I was able to go at my own pace while juggling 65-70 hour weeks for the past year."
- Katherine H, FL
"Everything you need is in the course, and its quick. This course made me love training that much more."
- Andre T, CA
"I've learned so much information that I can now utilize to serve my clients and I couldn't be more excited. The Final Exam is tough but the sense of pride after you pass is worth every second of it!"
- Daniel Y, MD
"I give the PES course 5 Stars. I recommend this course to anyone coaching or training a basketball, football, baseball, hockey ,and soccer players. Pre, regular, post, and off season workouts along with nutritional info on macro nutrients, ensures athletes will be in optimal condition at all times. Teaches information that must be understood to be successful in any sport."
- Chris N, IL
"This is excellent. perfect for people who wanted to enhance knowledge. thank you NASM."
- Vignesh Hariharan, India
"Very well thought out and informative course. Absolutely would recommend to anyone interested in sports specific training."
- Daniel W, IA
"This online course was top notch and very engaging! The program provided multiple ways to learn the content including visual, auditory, and practice exercises and exams."
- Leanne B, ME
"PES is a great course to improve the understanding and applying the NASM Opt model."
- Cesar A, Quito, Ecuador
"I love these specialist courses. They not only help get more knowledge but serves as a great refresher."
- Jennifer R, Montreal, Canada
"As someone new to the training environment and looking to further one's education and knowledge in this field, I would highly recommend taking NASM's PES course. This course has given me vital tools to help me further my knowledge and professionalism in more than one area. This has also opened more potential for further education as I decide to take more courses through NASM. Overall, I believe NASM has provided a very structured and rigid course line for anyone looking to further their knowledge and education."
- Cameron L, ME
"Course was fantastic, it is really put together nicely. Quizzes after each section are very helpful in grasping key concepts before moving to new material. As someone who struggles as a test taker the format really worked in my favor."
- Jeff B, PA
"This is a great course. It was very informative and easy to follow!"
- Brandon T, CA
"I learned a lot. The modules were helpful."
- Andy G, NY
"Specializing in sports performance training with NASM will help enhance not only your clients' performance but also yours at all levels of sports by providing you the knowledge to improve your clients' strength and conditioning to reach their optimal training level."
- Zach J, GA
"This course is great for anyone to gain an edge with personal training or looking to help anyone with their sports performance. Everything in the course is easy to follow and the information is applicable to everyday life."
- Ryan J, FL
"The course was very helpful and interesting. Well-explained and organized. I learned more things that I thought and I would recommend it."
- llias V, Budapest
"Very detailed course. Time was used well and great examples shown in videos."
- Jill G, IN
"The NASM PES course was challenging and the videos and self help was extremely helpful. The quizzes helped me retain the knowledge through the chapters and gave me the confidence I needed to pass my final exam. GREAT JOB NASM!!!"
- Edwin H, GA
"I am a strength and conditioning coach for LGHS and wanted to be as knowledgeable as possible in regards to improving performance and injury prevention. After completing the PES program, as well as the CES program, I feel more than prepared to train my athletes. I look forward to taking other courses through NASM."
- Tim K, CA