The NYSHSI/ACSM Youth Fitness Specialist Certificate online course is designed for professionals who want to better understand the unique exercise physiology and needs of children and young athletes.
The course draws from the text ACSM's Essentials of Youth Fitness and comprises three parts, divided into a total of 16 modules, with the end goal of providing course-takers with the information they need to help youth of all ages and abilities participate in evidence-based training programs.
Who Would Benefit From Taking This Course?
Students (both undergraduate and graduate)
Fitness professionals
Coaches
Youth sports administrators
Parents
Teachers
Healthcare providers
ACSM’s Essentials of Youth Fitness e-book will be used as the primary resource for the course and for the certificate exam at the end of the course. The e-book is included in the price of the course. A redemption code and instructions will be sent to the email associated with the user's account within one week of course purchase. If you do not receive this code within one week of purchase, please email [email protected] .
PLEASE NOTE:
There are no prerequisites required. This course is an educational certificate. ACSM's educational certificates in specialized fields empower exercise professionals to effectively address unique considerations in their practice. These certificates validate the completion of advanced training, enhancing career opportunities by showcasing expertise to employers and the communities they support.
