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Women's Fitness Specialization | WFS

Women's Fitness Specialization | WFS

CEU Value: 1.5 NASM

In this specialization, you’ll gain a holistic view of women’s health—and learn how to adjust your training methods to help your female clients achieve better results. The curriculum covers everything from neuromuscular differences to pregnancy, hormone, and menopause considerations; training assessments; program design; business and professionalism; and much more. By the time you earn your specialization, you’ll be a much more effective fitness professional for all your female clients.

When you choose NASM to earn your Women's Fitness Specialization, you’ll get access to:

  • World-class fitness, nutrition, and wellness 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

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Starting at:

CAD 46.58 / month

12 payments
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Full Price

CAD 559.0

One-time payment
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Program details

Deliver safe and superior results to all your female clients! Women’s fitness needs change during different life stages, and in this specialization you’ll learn how to tailor your training and coaching to support all your female clients. As a result, you’ll help them achieve better results and empower more women to discover stronger, healthier versions of themselves.

  • Deliver better results for women by tailoring your training for their age and life stage
  • Learn the impact of hormonal changes, pregnancy, menopause, and more so you can better support your female clients
  • Discover how to tailor resistance training, cardiorespiratory workouts, flexibility training, and more to elicit better results in women
  • Motivate and support your female clients by understanding physiological and motivational differences
  • Self-paced online program makes it easy and convenient to launch your new career from home in as little as 3 weeks
  • CEU Value: 1.5 NASM

Curriculum

Prerequisites

A fitness or wellness credential or a bachelor's degree is recommended but not required. This course is intended for certified personal trainers, wellness professionals, nutrition coaches, group fitnesss instructors, and PE teachers.

Section 1:

Current Status of Women’s Health

Each stage in a woman's life comes with its challenges and benefits. We’ll examine the unique physical and medical aspects of biological women to help be more aware of these stages, women-specific health issues, potential risk factors, and how these may affect exercise programming and goal setting.

Section 2:

Neuromuscular, Skeletal, Cardiorespiratory, and Endocrine Considerations

An overview of the changes that happen to a woman’s body throughout her lifespan (puberty, pregnancy, and menopause).

Section 3:

Hormones and Weight Control

Get an up-close look at metabolism, regulating hormones, and unique aspects of a woman’s physiology to understand weight concerns.

Section 4:

Pregnancy and Postnatal Considerations

A close look at the physiological and anatomical considerations when working with pregnant and postnatal clients. It will also cover exercise modifications based on these changes.

Section 5 - 6:

Menopause Considerations & Fitness Assessments for Women

A review of the physiological and anatomical considerations of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, and exercise modification strategies for common symptoms.

Understand the components of fitness assessments, how to implement both subjective and objective assessments, and also review assessment modifications for prenatal and menopausal clients.

Section 7 - 8:

Flexibility Training for Women & Cardiorespiratory Training for Women

This chapter unpacks the rationale behind flexibility training for women and the guidelines for training methods, including precautions for pregnant and postnatal clients.

We look over the benefits of cardiorespiratory training that helps women maintain optimal health and manage the dynamics of a changing body throughout their lifespan.

Section 9 - 10:

Resistance Training for Women

Bring the importance of core, balance, plyometric (reactive), and SAQ training techniques to the forefront.

See why resistance training and weightlifting is a vital component of women's exercise programming while understanding how to apply training guidelines and modifications to help clients achieve their goals.

Section 11 - 12:

Integrated Program Design for Women & Nutrition Guidelines for Women

This chapter shows you how to take the information identified through the assessment process and design safe and effective progressive programs to meet the needs and wants of your female clients utilizing NASM’s OPT™ Model.

See how important of a role nutrition plays for women across their lifespan through general nutritional guidelines and considerations for this population while staying within a fitness professional’s scope of practice.

Section 13 - 14:

Psychological and Motivational Considerations & Business and Professionalism

Explore the psychological and motivational elements to consider when working with women in a health and fitness setting. Additionally, techniques for implementing effective communication, maximizing goal setting, and improving motivation will be discussed.

We’ll break down the business and ethical responsibilities of a WFS while exploring how to market and sell these services.

Women's Fitness Specialization | WFS

In this specialization, you’ll gain a holistic view of women’s health—and learn how to adjust your training methods to help your female clients achieve better results. The curriculum covers everything from neuromuscular differences to pregnancy, hormone, and menopause considerations; training assessments; program design; business and professionalism; and much more. By the time you earn your specialization, you’ll be a much more effective fitness professional for all your female clients.

When you choose NASM to earn your Women's Fitness Specialization, you’ll get access to:

  • World-class fitness, nutrition, and wellness 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

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Starting at:

CAD 46.58 / month

12 payments
Translation missing: en.products.product.price.one_time_price

Full Price

CAD 559.0

One-time payment

How it works

3 Steps to Go From Your Desk to Your Dream Job Coaching Clients

1

Get Certified

Choose from our diverse range of science-based certification programs. All courses are 100% online and self-paced to provide a flexible learning experience.

2

Gain Experience

Build your resume + confidence as a trainer through NPTA's Apprenticeship program. Gain hands-on experience and learn directly from Canada's top leading trainers.

3

Make Money!

Now that you’re experienced and job-ready, start maximizing your earning potential. Join NPTA’s affiliate program and inspire others to sign up for our top-tier certification programs. Earn up to $600 for every successful referral.

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"For the past six months, I have been studying hard to become a Certified Personal Trainer with NASM, known for its rigorous exam and strong reputation. Before this, I earned a German fitness instructor license (B-Lizenz). I worked in a gym while studying and really liked the NASM content, especially the OPT model."

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"Balancing studying, work, and motherhood was incredibly challenging, but I’m proud to have completed it. This certification enhances my skills for better client service. The Corrective Exercise Specialist course provided advanced techniques for movement impairments, and I’m eager to apply this knowledge to help my clients reach their goals."

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“I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional education and support I have received at NASM. The knowledge and skills I’ve gained here have been invaluable, and I am truly thankful for the dedication and passion of the faculty and staff.”

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"I study biochemistry, but my passion is exercise science. Finding NASM was the best choice ever. Completing the course while studying was tough, but it deepened my love for exercise science and equipped me with valuable tools to become a professional personal trainer. Thank you, NASM."

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"NASM made this course extremely enjoyable and very informative. I was able to acquire knowledge and skills that will allow me to be a successful personal trainer. I’ve learned so much information that I would love to implement to empower others and help them achieve their goals. I am truly passionate about assisting others in becoming the best versions of themselves and living healthier and happier lives."

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“I’ve been a Personal Trainer for 8 years and chose NASM for their reputation and flexible schedule. The certification took 4 months at my own pace and was applicable to both my profession and personal routines. I’m excited to use my new credentials to help people achieve their fitness goals and improve their lifestyles. Thank you, NASM!”

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Frank

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"Throughout the NASM CPT certification course, I've gained a comprehensive understanding of the intrinsic value associated with health and wellness. I take great pride in successfully achieving the designation of NASM CPT. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my acquired knowledge to support and enhance the well-being of my family, friends, and community as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer."

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