Description
The brand new NASM Physique and Bodybuilding Coach specialization (NASM-PBC) will offer your next step in fitness programming knowledge to meet the needs of bodybuilding and physique clients. The curriculum takes a comprehensive approach to physique programming, covering everything from weight training, nutrition and supplementation techniques for physique athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels and experiences.
NASM-PBC takes the guesswork out of training for physique goals. Through expert knowledge and detailed resources, you can help clients bypass all the misinformation and ‘noise’ of physique training that is seen on social media and online. You will use comprehensive planning that gives you the inspiration, insight and methods to achieve your goals or guide clients towards their aesthetic ambitions.
Master the art and science of physique training and bodybuilding athletes. Be the expert your clients turn to for all their body transformation needs.
Module 1: Introduction to Physique and Bodybuilding Coach
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Introduction to Physique Performance
Module 2: Physiology, Anatomy and Industrial Engineering of the Physique
Chapter 3: Fundamental Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Industrial Engineering
Chapter 4: Basics of Metabolism, Energy Balance and Fat Loss
Chapter 5: Mechanisms of Muscular Hypertrophy
Module 3: Principles of Nutrition
Chapter 6: Macronutrients
Chapter 7: Micronutrients and Hydration
Chapter 8: Supplements
Chapter 9: Performance-Enhancing Drugs (PEDs)
Module 4: Assessment of Physical Fitness, Aesthetics and Nutrition
Chapter 10: Physical Fitness and Aesthetics Assessment
Chapter 11: Dietary assessment
Module 5: Training Principles
Chapter 12: Warm-up, Recovery, and Injury Prevention
Chapter 13: Resistance and Core Training
Chapter 14: Cardiopulmonary Training and Physical Activity (Non-Exercise)
Module 6: Planning and Coaching Principles
Chapter 15: Coaching principles
Chapter 16: Exercise Planning
Chapter 17: Nutrition Planning
Chapter 18: Formation phase for Competition or Personal Objectives
Chapter 19: Sustainable Body Transformation
- 1.9 CEUS
- 19 Chapters
- 23 Subject Matter Experts
- Library with Storybook
- Online Learning Platform (Accessible from all devices)
- Simulation test and Quiz
- Ability to download useful files
- 1 year to complete the examination
- Certification of Specialisation
- 2 Programming manuals:
Exercise Planning Manual: Get access to assessment templates, handouts, and exercise programs, including assessment forms, exercise warm-up corrective programs, and exercise programs for four phases of the OPT™ model.
Nutrition Planning Manual: Access meal plans, including meal plans for different segments (bikini, bodybuilding, physique) and goals (“hypertrophy”, “grading”) from real-life examples.
Prerequisites:
- University degree in Sports Science (TEFAA) or other equivalent qualification
- Athletic Trainers
