Stretching and Flexibility Coach
Online Course

Stretching is more popular than ever. With NASM's Stretching and Flexibility Course, you'll master the techniques and strategies needed to improve your clients' flexibility.

Start a career in fitness or add another specialization to help you expand your client base!

NASM has developed this course with leading industry experts, Stretch to Win Institute ™ who has been working on research related to the application of stretching in fitness for more than 20 years.

In this course, you will learn stretching techniques and methods that will help your clients improve functional mobility in training or during daily activities.

This revolutionary program is based on scientific research and methods to prepare you for client training, evaluation and planning of a stretching program tailored to their specific needs.

Flexibility and recovery are important parts of any fitness program. Complete your skills with the latest knowledge in the field of flexibility training.

What do you get from this course?

You receive a globally recognized certificate from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), an organization with more than 35 years of experience and leadership in the fitness industry. (www.nasm.org).

You can start the course whenever you want, you can access the content via phone, tablet or desktop computer, wherever you are!
You will get 100% of the highest quality experience and top digital content!
You decide when you will listen to the classes depending on your free time.
You can take a break or go back to the lesson if you missed something or were not focused enough.
You have the right to access the course for a year so that you do not miss any important information.

How does an online course work?

NASM’s online program makes becoming a Stretching and Flexibility Coach as easy and convenient as can be. By completing the self-guided study materials at your own pace, you can become a Stretching and Flexibility Coach and begin working with clients in as little as 2 weeks.

You have one year to access the course content.

Education includes: video presentations, a script that accompanies video lessons, questions for exam preparation as well as the final test.

The course is in English, with a transcript below each video presentation (also in English) that makes it much easier to understand.

The exam is in the form of a test in which you recognize the correct answers.

Curriculum

Section I: Introduction to Stretching and Flexibility

Chapter 1: Introduction to Integrated Flexibility

Understand the rationale for integrated stretching and identify for whom it provides the most benefit for.

Chapter 2: Scope of Practice

This chapter provides an overview for identifying appropriate and ethical behavior with regard to application of integrated stretching. Determine when to refer out to another professional.

3 Videos

Section 2: Science and Anatomy

Chapter 3: The Science of Flexibility and Stretching

Understand the spectrum of flexibility as it pertains to different tissue types and systems. Describe the motor behavior as it pertains to stretching.

Chapter 4: The Anatomy and Kinesiology of Fascia

Learn the foundational concepts of fascial anatomy and identify the locations of the fascial nets.

21 Videos

Section 3: Communication and Client Assessments

Chapter 5: Communication and Building Rapport

Apply leading techniques for establishing rapport and trust with clients. Communicate the various benefits and procedures related to integrated stretching plans to clients.

Chapter 6: Assessment

Understand the routine intake procedures and assessments used for integrated stretching programming. Explain the reassessment process after the application of integrated stretching techniques.

4 Videos 2 Printable Handouts

Section 4: Techniques and Program Design

Chapter 7: Integrated Assisted Stretching Techniques

This chapter overview interprets client response, both physical and emotional, to integrated stretching techniques. explain traction and perpetual movement as integral to integrated stretching techniques.

Chapter 8: Self-Stretching Techniques

Understand the role of self-stretching in an integrated stretching program. Describe self-stretching options appropriate for most clients.

Chapter 9: Flexibility Program Design

Determine appropriate stretching techniques and their frequency based on client assessment results. Describe reassessment approach and resulting program design changes.

2 Videos

Final Exam

After the completion of the course, you will take an online final exam from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you prefer to take tests. The test is 100, multiple-choice questions. You are allowed to go back and reference the course while taking the exam. The exam is timed and cannot exceed 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 70% or higher and you have up to 3 attempts to pass.

Education includes

9 detailed chapters with video and audio recordings
Over 70 videos
Online Practice Exam and SFC Final Exam
Material that you can download to your computer
Internationally recognized certificate
100% Online & Self-Paced Program You can listen to lectures anywhere and anytime

NASM FACTS

NASM Academy has educated and certified over 1,400,000 fitness proffesionals.
All specializations are based on scientific evidence and supported by the latest research and scientific achievements. That way, you can be sure to learn the most accurate and reliable methods and give your clients the best guidance.
The model for learning (Optimal Performermance Training) is based on the latest scientific research and evidence.

Frequently asked Questions

1.How many CEUs can I earn?

The Stretching and Flexibility Specialist Course (NASM-SFC) is worth 1.6 NASM CEU points and 16 AFAA CEU points.

2. Are there any conditions to enroll in the course?

You need to know English. The course is in English, with a transcript below each video presentation (also in English) that makes it much easier to understand. It will not be a problem for you to follow the lectures if you have studied this language before.

3. When can I start course?

You can start online course whenever you want. You determine the time when you will attend classes depending on your free time. You can access the content from your phone, tablet or desktop, wherever you are.

4. How long will I have access to the course content and exam?

You will have 1 year from the day of enrollment to access the course content. You will get access to the exam separately from the content and you will also have one year from the day of enrollment to take your final exam. Also, you will have a total of 3 attempts to pass the exam.

5. How is the final exam administered?

The final exam is administered online. It is all multiple-choice questions and can be taken on your personal computer or mobile device, upon completion of the course content. It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and 90 minutes for completion. You must score a 70% or higher to pass, and you will have 3 attempts.

6. What if I don't pass the final exam?

Don’t worry! You’ll have 3 attempts within one year to pass the final exam. If you do not pass the first time, you can pause, go over the areas you were not sure about again, and then try again. You can also buy additional tests at a price of 149 euros.

7. When and how will I receive the certificate?

When you successfully pass the exam, the certificate will be immediately available to you in electronic form on your NASM account.

8. Is the certificate renewed?

The NASM Stretching and Flexibility Coach Certificate (NASM-SFC) does not expire and does not need to be renewed.

The price of education with discount is 465 euros, with the possibility of payment in 3 monthly installments.

Education includes: video presentations, a script that accompanies video lessons, questions for exam preparation as well as the final test.

After completing the course, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate!