NASM-YES Exam Information and Outline
Youth Exercise Specialization (YES)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 6, 2026
NASM-YES Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
Before you start practicing with our exam simulator, it is essential to understand the
official NASM-YES exam objectives. This course outline serves as your roadmap.
The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
NASM.
Below are complete topics detail with latest syllabus and course outline, that will help you good knowledge about exam objectives and topics that you have to prepare. These contents are covered in questions and answers pool of exam.
- Exam Format
- Online multiple-choice final exam
- Growth and Development of Youth
- Maturation stages
- Youth Fitness Assessments
- Age-appropriate testing
- Program Design for Youth
- Fun and developmental programs
- Youth Strength Training Safety
- Guidelines and supervision
- Sport-Specific Training
- Long-term athletic development
- Nutrition for Youth
- Healthy eating and hydration
- Motivation and Communication with Children
- Engaging young clients