NASM certification
Overview
The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization teaches you to apply the latest science in athlete performance. Learn the most advanced principles in strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, injury resistance, programme design, coaching, sports nutrition and sport psychology — and train athletes of all ages and levels, from recreational to elite, using the scientifically backed Optimum Performance Training® (OPT™) model.
Self-guided, 100% online study — complete in as little as 4 weeks
6 sections and 23 in-depth chapters, with 51+ high-end videos
Integrated sports-performance training with NASM's OPT™ model
Speed, agility, plyometrics, Olympic lifting, periodisation and youth athlete development
Content authored and peer-reviewed by world-renowned industry leaders
Final exam
100 questions, 90 minutes, 70% to pass, 3 attempts within 1 year
Recognition
Who awards it, who recognises it, and the documents to prove it.
Awarding body
Certified by NASM (USA), one of the world's most recognised names in fitness education. LIFN is NASM's official and exclusive partner in Sri Lanka.
Curriculum
8 units · 27 topics
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No intake dates — enrol whenever you're ready and study on your own schedule. Here's how it works:
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Register online and pay your course fee, or the first installment of your plan.
Account activated
Once your payment is confirmed, your online course account is activated within 1–3 days.
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We send your account details to your email and WhatsApp — then you can start studying straight away.
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Stories
My experience at the Lanka Institute of Fitness & Nutrition helped me build a solid foundation in fitness and grow my professional career. I started here as an NVQ Level 4 student, went on to complete the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), and later the NASM PES and CNC programmes at the institute. LIFN's courses offer a structured approach to training that is relevant to the profession. The lecturers are very experienced in their fields; they support students and want every student to succeed.
Damith MunaweeraCertified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach (NASM)
Physical Fitness Trainer - NVQ Level 04, Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Certified Nutrition Coach
Now on the LIFN expert team
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