Programme Details

The Golf Fitness Specialisation is a comprehensive program that provides the specific exercise science principles to aid and support golf performance, using NASM’s proprietary Corrective Exercise Continuum (CEC) and Optimum Performance Training (OPT) models. The program includes an analysis of golf-specific needs, assessment protocols tailored for the golfer, foundations in golf conditioning, and coaching and progressive programming strategies for any golfer to ensure improved performance while minimising the risk of common golf injuries.

With the NASM Golf Fitness Specialisation, you will:

• Enhance Golf Swing Mechanics: Develop a deep understanding of the biomechanics involved in the golf swing and create specialised programs tailored to improve your clients' game
• Boost Performance and Distance: Learn to design effective training programs that enhance clubhead speed and increase driving distance, leading to noticeable improvements in your client’s performance on the course
• Increase Flexibility and Reduce Injury Risk: Gain insights into common golf-related injuries, enabling you to create training regimens that not only boost performance but also reduce the risk of injury
• Help them win: Provide the coaching your clients’ need to gain an edge over their opponents

Prerequisite:

There are no prerequisites for the Golf Fitness Specialisation. A fitness credential, golf instructor certification, or a bachelor’s degree could be helpful.

What is Included:

• Online content available wherever you are – on mobile, tablet, or desktop
• Five-year online content access
• Interactive eLearning programme with:
  • 12 Chapters
  • 250 Exercise videos
  • 12 Chapter knowledge checks
  • 30 Downloadable and printable handouts
• Practice exam with unlimited attempts
• Final Exam

Course Curriculum:

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Golf Fitness and Performance
• Chapter 2: Golf Movement Science
• Chapter 3: Biomechanics of the Golf Swing
• Chapter 4: Golf-Specific Assessments
• Chapter 5: Flexibility Training for Golf Performance
• Chapter 6: Core, Balance, and Plyometric Training for Golf Performance
• Chapter 7: Resistance and Cardio Training for Golf Performance
• Chapter 8: Program Design Principles, Periodisation, and Application
• Chapter 9: Resiliency and Managing Injury Risk
• Chapter 10: Performance Nutrition for Golf
• Chapter 11: Coaching for Optimum Performance
• Chapter 12: Building a Golf Business

Final Exam Format:

• Close book exam
• Passing score: 70% or higher
• Number of questions: 100 multiple choice
• Time limit: 90 minutes
• Number of attempts : 3
• Exam Expiration : 365 days from the course activation
• Exam Administration: Exam must be taken at Optimum Performance Studio in Central

Certification Validity:

The NASM Golf Fitness Specialisation does not expire

CEUs:

NASM (1.5), AFAA (15)