ACE Sports Performance Specialist

Help competitive athletes increase their skill levels, avoid injury and reach peak performance

Launch your career in this high demand field by becoming an ACE Sports Performance Specialist. Whether you are considering a full sports performance certification in the future or want to learn how to modify your training approach for your current performance-focused clients, you’ll discover the skills, techniques and insights to help athletes gain strength, agility and the ability to perform at their peak during competition.

What’s in the curriculum?

You will learn a science-based approach to athletic training that includes assessments, functional program applications, power and agility exercise progressions, and sport-specific strength and nutrition strategies. In addition, you will learn the unique considerations and planning that go into successfully training competitive athletes, and discover how to offer your newly-acquired skills within your business.

Course Outline

Mind-Body Agility Training

Details

Prerequisites

ACE encourages anyone who’s interested to pursue our specialist programs, as we believe that health and fitness professionals with a broad education can better serve special populations in our communities. In order to be eligible for an official designation as an ACE Specialist, however, you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Hold a current professional certification in health education, fitness, wellness, or allied health that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 17024)
  • Hold a current license as a healthcare professional

Student Information

Credits
ACE: 2.5

ACSM: 25

NASM: 1.9

Payment Plan Option(s)

Additional Information



Financial Assistance

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