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NASM-PES™Performance Enhancement Specialization Prep
The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM-PES) is a post-CPT specialization from the National Academy of Sports Medicine focused on training athletes — speed, agility, quickness, power, plyometrics, Olympic-style lifting, and sport-specific periodization through the OPT Model. The final exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions and is delivered online.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the NASM-PES™ exam.
- Passing score
- 70% scaled
- Format & length
- 100 questions · 90 minutes
- Voucher cost
- ~$699 USD self-study (premium bundles up to ~$999)
- Prerequisites
- Recommended: NASM-CPT, another NCCA-accredited CPT, allied health credential, or 4-year degree in a related field
- Validity
- Lifetime credential (1.9 NASM CEUs awarded toward CPT recert)
What’s tested
Key topics on the NASM-PES™ exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official NASM-PES™ exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Scientific Rationale for Integrated Training
- Sports Performance Assessment
- Integrated Program Design & Periodization
- Recovery & Regeneration
- Sport-Specific Application
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Trainers working with high school, collegiate, semi-pro, or adult competitive athletes who want a sport-performance credential without committing to the multi-year prerequisites of the NSCA CSCS. Popular with private-facility coaches and trainers expanding into youth athletic development.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
PES is the most-marketed sport-performance specialization in the US and is the practical alternative for trainers who can't (or don't want to) pursue the CSCS — no bachelor's degree required, no proctored psychometric exam, lifetime credential. It signals sport-performance focus to gym owners and parents without the academic gate of the NSCA track.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
1,000 questions covering every objective on the official NASM-PES™ exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking NASM-PES™ unlocks every other Fitness exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
NASM-PES™ articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NASM-PES™
How many questions does the NASM-PES™ bank have?
1,000 questions, organized into 5 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Fitness exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the NASM-PES™ content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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