- Time to qualify:2-4 weeks
- Entry requirements: no entry requirements
- Course style: online learning
Youth Exercise Specialist
Unlocking Potential in Young Movers
NASM’s Youth Exercise Specialist program equips you to be a champion for young people’s health. Ignite a passion for movement in children and teenagers, and learn to safely and effectively train them. Empower them with the knowledge and habits they need to build a strong foundation for a lifetime of health, well-being, and a love of physical activity.
- Change the lives of young people by motivating them to live an active life
- Learn how to safely modify exercise and nutritional recommendations for youth ages 6-19
- Expand your fitness business by working with an entirely new demographic
- Self-paced online program makes it easy and convenient to launch your new career from home in as little as 2-4 weeks
- CEU Value: 1.0 NASM
Course Overview
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What You’ll Learn
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) offers a Youth Exercise Specialist (YES) certification designed for fitness professionals who want to specialize in working with young clients, typically ranging from ages 6 to 19. This certification focuses on the unique needs of youth in fitness settings, addressing both their physical and developmental characteristics. Here's an overview of the course:
- Understanding Youth Fitness Needs
- Exercise Program Design
- Injury Prevention
- Behavioral Coaching
- Nutritional Guidance
- Family and Community Engagement
A high school degree and basic communication skills are required, along with physical fitness and recommended group training experience.
The Group Fitness Instructor course is fully endorsed by NASM (1.0), AFAA (10)
Getting Started with Us
Working with youth clients provides an unparalleled opportunity to change lives by preparing them with the knowledge and habits they’ll need to live a long, healthy life. In this specialization, you’ll learn the important differences between adult and youth clients and how to adjust your training for a younger client base. Includes chapters on cardiorespiratory training, resistance training, plyometric training, and much more!
When you choose NASM for your Youth Exercise Specialization, you’ll get access to:
- World-class fitness & nutrition experts.
- Peer-reviewed content from the brightest minds in the industry.
- State-of-the-art digital learning platform designed to meet multiple learning styles.
- A curriculum that is consistently reviewed and updated with the most up-to-date material available.
See the full Youth Exercise Specialization curriculum here.
NASM’s online program makes earning your Youth Exercise Specialization as easy and convenient as can be. By completing the self-guided study materials at your own pace, you can begin working with clients in as little as 2-4 weeks.
To earn your NASM Youth Exercise Specialization, you simply have to:
- Register in the NASM YES program.
- Complete the self-guided online study materials in your own time from the comfort of home.
- Pass the certification exam.
After completing the study materials, you’ll take an online exam to earn your Youth Exercise Specialization. This exam features:
- 60 multiple-choice questions
- 90 minutes to complete
- Open-book format
- 70% required to pass
- 3 test attempts included
NASM has over 35 years of experience training the world’s top fitness professionals, and we do it better than anyone else. NASM credentials stand out to employers and distinguish you as a highly trained fitness professional.
Since our formation, we’ve trained over 1.5 million fitness professionals in 100+ countries. In that time we’ve developed extensive partnerships with over 12,000 gyms and health clubs. That means we have the connections necessary to help you get in the door and gain employment from the fitness company of your dreams.
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starting at:
Total: $699
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- Advanced Program in Human Movement and Corrective Exercise
- 100% Online & Self-Paced Program
- State-of-the-Art Digital Learning Platform
- Written and reviewed by renowned experts in the fields of physical therapy, athletic training, and sports performance.
- Includes an array of instructional videos, graphics, handouts, and practice quizzes to ensure you'll master the concepts and provide superior services for your clients.
- Coaching Demonstrations
- Advanced Video Animations
- Online Practice Exam and YES Final Exam
- 1.00 NASM CEUs
- Certificate Upon Passing Exam
- Live Online Webinars
- Expert-Led Support
- Exercise Database and Library (+6000 exercises)
- FREE NASM CPDs
- Post-graduation Career And Business Resources: (Website Builder,client Management,client Calendar, Client Payments,client Communications,client Business Evolution,client Online Classes, Client Automation,client Bookings, Team Management,client Documents, Customized App,workouts Planner, Nutrition Planner)
Why Become a Youth Exercise Specialist
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What are the Objectives of this course?
- Growth and Development: Understanding physiological and psychological changes in youth.
- Fitness Assessments: Methods for evaluating flexibility, strength, endurance, and motor skills.
- Program Design: Creating age-appropriate exercises, structuring workouts, and using progressive training models.
- Safety and Injury Prevention: Recognizing overtraining signs, creating safe environments, and emergency procedures.
- Psychological Considerations: Building self-esteem, confidence, and addressing peer pressure and body image issues.
- Nutritional Needs: Principles of youth nutrition and dietary needs for active children and young athletes.
- Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understanding liability, ethical guidelines, and building trust with clients and families.
Curriculum
There are no prerequisites for this course. Although the course is primarily intended for personal trainers, fitness coaches, nutrition coaches and other fitness/health professionals, there is no requirement that you be one to take the course.
Chapter 1: Rationale for Youth Fitness Training
This chapter will provide a better understanding of the different terms that identify the youth population, the difference between overweight and obesity, and be able to describe why so many youths are overweight.
Chapter 2: Anatomical and Physiological Considerations for Youth
Understand the key physiological differences between children, adolescents, and adults.
Chapter 3: Psychological Considerations for Youth
Self-perceptions and self-belief help the youth be successful in a fitness program. Provide young clients with tools and strategies to help better adapt activities and habits in pursuance of a fitness goals.
Chapter 4: Fitness Assessment for Youth
Be able to recognize the expectations for health and fitness professionals. Understand the special considerations for test administration in youth.
Chapter 5: Youth Flexibility Guidelines
Understand and provide general exercise guidelines and various flexibility options for youth.
Chapter 6: Cardiorespiratory Training for Youth
Understand and develop general cardiorespiratory training guidelines and programs for youth.
Chapter 7: Core and Balance Training Guidelines for Youth
Determine the appropriate core and balance exercise programs that are safe, effective, and fun for youth based on the OPT™ Model.
Chapter 8: Plyometric, Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training for Youth
Understand the importance of plyometric and speed, agility, and quickness training (SAQ) for youth. Determine appropriate exercises to incorporate into a youth programs based on the OPT™ Model.
Chapter 9: Resistance Training for Youth
Design and implement a safe, effective, and progressive resistance training program for youth, as well as eliminate myths about the safety of youth engaging in resistance training.
Chapter 10: Integrated Program Design for Youth Clients
Be able to define cardiorespiratory stage training, the principles behind each stage, and how each stage fits into the OPT™ Model.
Chapter 11: Nutrition for Youth
Recognize the current trends of youth eating habits while understanding the effects of obesity on their population. Understand nutrition recommendations and basic fluid intake guidelines for youth.
Chapter 12: Professional Development
Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities related to a health and fitness professional working with youth.
Chapter 12: Communication
Discuss the different types of communication, their value to participants, and how you can use inclusive communication to engage, motivate, and build trust with your participants.
Chapter 13: The Art of Cueing
Identify various cueing techniques, establish their purpose in group fitness, and explain how to effectively deliver them. This chapter will also review proper exercise technique, safe body
mechanics, and how to build your own cues.
Chapter 14: Monitoring Participants and Adapting to Class Dynamics
Review monitoring techniques for your participants’ exercise technique, form, and intensity as well as how to appropriately modify to ensure the success of your participants. This module will also explore unexpected events in the group room and how to best resolve them.
Chapter 15: Instructing Virtually
Explore instructing virtually, the relevance of virtual instruction to instructors and participants, and how to create an engaging virtual workout. This chapter will also review legal, ethical, and safety considerations when designing and offering virtual workouts.
Chapter 16: Your Journey as a Group Fitness Instructor
Review your next steps as you prepare for your final exam and explore employment opportunities as a Group Fitness Instructor.
After the completion of the course, you will take an online final exam from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you prefer to take tests. The exam has 60 questions with a time limit of 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 70% or higher. Don’t fret though, if you score below that, you have up to 3 attempts to pass.
The course includes:
- 1.0 NASM CEUs
- Live Online Workshops
- 12 In-Depth Chapters
- Downloadable Course Manual
- Downloadable Programming Manual
- Online Quizzes
- Exercise Library
- 1 Year to Complete the Final Exam
- Course content 100% Online; Access on All Devices
- Certificate of Completion
YOUTH EXERCISE SPECIALIZATION FAQS
As one of the most trusted sources of fitness training certifications in the world, NASM is a distinguished name that will stand out to fitness employers. When you choose NASM for your Youth Exercise Specialization, you’ll get access to world-class fitness experts, your top choice of gyms to work for, and much more:
- Peer-Reviewed Content from the Brightest Minds in the Industry
- State-of-the-Art Digital Learning Platform
- Programs Designed to Meet Multiple Learning Styles
- 35+ Years Of Experience Training Fitness Professionals
- 1.5M+ Fitness Professionals Trained
- 100+ Countries with NASM Fitness and Coach Professionals
- 12K+ Gym & Health Club Partnerships
A fitness credential is recommended, but not required, for the Youth Exercise Specialization.
You can complete your Youth Exercise Specialization in as few as 2-4 weeks. In addition to its interactive multimedia-rich content, learning tools, and other resources, you can also receive assistance from NASM experts when questions arise.
Absolutely! You can complete the Youth Exercise Specialization while also working full-time. The study material is 100% online and self-paced, and can be accessed on a computer, or a mobile device such as a phone or tablet.
The Youth Exercise Specialization final exam is taken online inside your student portal. You'll have 365 days from the date of purchase, to study and complete the exam. This exam features:
- 60 multiple-choice questions
- 90 minutes to complete
- Open-book format
- 70% required to pass
- 3 test attempts included
Don’t worry! You’ll have 3 attempts to pass the final exam, and you can purchase additional retests by calling Member Services at 1-800-460-6276.
No. Once you pass the final exam, your Youth Exercise Specialization with NASM will never expire.
Join us at Fitness Academy Europe and embark on an inspiring journey toward becoming a NASM-certified fitness specialist. Your gateway to a thriving career in the fitness industry begins right here, right now. Let’s make your fitness dreams a reality together.
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