NASM-PES Exam Information and Outline
Performance Enhancement Specialization
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
NASM-PES Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice final exam
- Sports Performance Science
- Energy systems and adaptations
- Athletic Assessments
- Performance and movement testing
- Periodization for Athletes
- Macro, meso and microcycles
- Speed, Agility and Quickness Training
- Drills and progressions
- Plyometric and Power Training
- Jump training and Olympic lift variations
- Strength Training for Performance
- Maximal strength and hypertrophy
- Program Design for Sport and Recovery
- In-season and off-season programming