Learn how to identify your clients’ motivational triggers and help them stay on track. Get the tools you need to help your clients make the changes for success.
The NASM Behavior Change Specialization (NASM-BCS) – Learn how to identify your clients’ motivational triggers and help them stay on track. Get the tools you need to help your clients make the changes for success.
Most fitness enthusiasts believe they already possess the skills necessary to affect change with their clients. While on the surface, this may appear to be true. But when they dive a little deeper, they may realize there is so much more to learn.
Assess your behavior change and client retention skills by answering the questions below:
What are the 3 stages involved in a goal setting system?
Should you recommend a number of steps per day to a client?
When would you use the cognitive behavioral technique “premacking”?
Need help with the answers? NASM’s new Behavior Change Specialization (BCS) will help teach you to identify your clients’ motivational triggers which can lead to sustainable results for your clients and improve client retention for you.
Gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities involved in motivating clients to help change health and fitness related behaviors. At the conclusion of the specialization, you will have the ability to systematically assess and implement behavior change tactics in a progressive approach with application oriented tools.
With the NASM Behavior Change Specialization, learn how to:
Pinpoint motivational triggers and determine your clients’ greatest barriers to change
Apply the appropriate intervention techniques aligned with your clients’ personality, and identify their ability to change
Design programs that can yield quicker, more effective results, and help to raise client retention
Adjust training methods as your clients progress in their training
The course includes:
Online Course
eBook
Application videos
Learning activities
Quizzes
Final online exam
Course Curriculum:
Module 1: Introduction to Behavior Change
Module 2: Coaching and Communication
Module 3: Client Screening and Assessment
Module 4: Effective Goal Setting
Module 5: Behavior Therapy Techniques
Module 6: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Module 7: Effective Imagery
Module 8: Interpersonal and Social Influences on Behavior Change
Module 9: Professional Practice and Ethics
Start making some changes and become an NASM Behavior Change Specialist!
CEUs NASM [1.9]
NASM has over 35 years of experience training top fitness professionals, with credentials that stand out to employers. We’ve trained over 1.5 million professionals in 100+ countries and partnered with 14,000+ gyms and health clubs, helping you secure employment with your ideal fitness company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose NASM to become a Certified Personal Trainer?
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 Personal Trainer certification, 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 • 14K+ Gym & Health Club Partnerships • Optional NCCA Accreditation • NCCA-Accredited Certification includes Job Guarantee Program**, CPR certification, specializations and more
Are there any prerequisites for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program?
You must have a high school degree or GED. You're also required to have a current CPR and AED certification before you take the exam. For your convenience, NASM offers an online CPR/AED Certification.
How long does it take to complete the NASM Certified Personal Trainer program?
You can complete your personal training certification in as few as 4 weeks. In addition to its interactive multimedia-rich content, learning tools, resources, and comprehensive study-planning guide, you can also receive assistance from NASM experts when questions arise.
Whats included in the CPT Practical Skills Workshop?
The CPT Practical Skills Workshop demonstrates how to best utilize NASM’s Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) model to customize and align fitness programming for various client goals. The course consists of two modules: Course Introduction and Prep, and CPT Practical Skills Workshop Lecture Videos.
The first module (Course Introduction and Prep) focuses on level setting knowledge by providing a pre-test to gauge where the learner is in their education. It also provides prep and prep materials to review prior to the workshop.
The second module (CPT Practical Skills Workshop Lecture Videos) is a video-based learning experience led by NASM Master Instructors, Ken Miller and Wendy Batts. It covers the Human Movement System, Movement Assessments, the OPT Model, and how you use that information to develop Program Design. It also includes an hour long OPT Model Workout.
Successfully passing the final test with a 70% enables CPTs to earn 0.9 CEUs.
Can I complete the Certified Personal Trainer program while working full-time?
Absolutely! You can complete this program and become a Certified Personal Trainer 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.
What’s the difference between the two Certified Personal Trainer exam types? Which one should I take?
You have the choice between two exams—a non-proctored Certificate exam, and a proctored NCCA-Accredited Certification exam. Here are some of the major differences between the two:
• The non-proctored exam has 100 questions; the proctored exam has 120 questions. • You have 3 hours to complete the non-proctored exam; you have 2 hours to complete the proctored exam. • The non-proctored exam is open-book; the proctored exam is not. • The non-proctored exam confers a Certificate as a Personal Trainer; the proctored exam confers an NCCA-Accredited Certification as a Personal Trainer.
The choice of exam is up to you and in most cases simply depends on what your employer requires.
What’s the Certified Personal Trainer final exam like?
The non-proctored, online-only exam contains 100 questions that must be answered within 3 hours. This exam is open-book, meaning you can refer to your study materials.
The proctored, NCCA-Accredited exam contains 120 questions that must be answered within 2 hours. This exam is closed-book, so you cannot refer to your study materials.
You will have 180 days from the date of registration to take either of the exam options. An extension for the exam can be purchased by contacting NASM Member Services at +66 62 795 4900.
How is the Certified Personal Trainer final exam administered?
The non-proctored exam is administered online only.
The proctored, NCCA-Accredited exam can be taken online or in-person. For more information click here.
What if I do not pass my Certified Personal Trainer final exam?
For the non-proctored exam, you have 3 attempts to pass. If you do not pass after 3 attempts, a retest can be purchased by calling NASM Member Services at +66 62 795 4900.
For the proctored, NCCA-Accredited exam, you have one attempt to pass. A retest can be purchased by calling NASM Member Services at +66 62 795 4900. A retest is also included with the Premium Self Study and All-Inclusive programs.
Do I have to renew my Personal Trainer Certification?
You must recertify every two years to ensure that your Personal Trainer certification remains up-to-date with current best-practice guidelines and skills. You will be required to earn 2.0 NASM approved continuing education units (CEUs) every two-year period, which includes 1.9 CEUs from approved coursework and 0.1 CEUs from the mandatory CPR/AED certification.
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