NASM Behavior Change Specialization (BCS)

It's time to create authentic, long-lasting change in the lives of your clients. As an NASM Behavior Change Specialist, you’ll be able to do just that by learning how to identify the things that motivate your clients most and how to use them to build sustainable results.

You'll learn tactics and tools such as effective goal setting, behavior change techniques, cognitive behavior therapy techniques, effective imagery, interpersonal and social influences on behavior change, and more.

Once complete, you’ll be equipped with everything necessary to help your clients reach goals they never thought they could. Enroll today and start helping your clients do things they never thought possible.

Why Become a Behavior Change Specialist?

• Design programs that can yield quicker, more effective results, and help to raise client retention
• Customize techniques to clients' personality and identity
• Downloadable 9 module Behavior Change manual
• Ability to adjust training methods as your clients progress in their training
• Master the three stages of goal setting
• The best research-based program on the market

The course includes:

• 1.9 NASM CEUs
• eBook with 9 Chapters
• Lecture & Demonstration Videos
• Learning Activities
• Downloadable Resources
• Printable Glossary
• Quizzes
• 1 Year to Complete the Final Exam
• Course content 100% Online; Access on All Devices
• Certificate of Completion

Course Curriculum:

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Behavior Change
• Chapter 2: Coaching and Communication
• Chapter 3: Client Screening and Assessment
• Chapter 4: Effective Goal Setting
• Chapter 5: Behavior Therapy Techniques
• Chapter 6: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Chapter 7: Effective Imagery
• Chapter 8: Interpersonal and Social Influences on Behavior Change
• Chapter 9: Professional Practice and Ethics

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

CEUs: NASM (1.9), AFAA (19), ACE (1.6)