NASM - Virtual Coaching Specialisation (NASM-VCS)

What better way to magnify your impact—not to mention your income—than by reaching clients all around the world through virtual coaching? In the NASM Virtual Coaching Specialisation (NASM-VCS), you’ll gain the coaching and business skills you need to reach through the computer screen and change the lives of people on the other side.

  • Expand your fitness business by coaching clients virtually from anywhere in the world
  • Gain the skills to start and scale your own virtual coaching business
  • Master the sales & marketing techniques you need to differentiate your business and attract new clients
  • Effectively communicate and motivate clients online, even with limited space and equipment
  • Gain coaching and communication strategies to effectively train clients virtually
  • Learn the essentials of building a virtual fitness business, from budgeting & bookkeeping to choosing the right technology
  • Self-paced online program makes it easy and convenient to launch your new career from home in as little as 2-4 weeks
  • CEU Value: 1.5 NASM

Virtual coaching might be the most high-leverage way there is to maximise the impact of your fitness business. Learn the essentials you need in this specialisation, including guidance on how to run your business, how to coach virtually, how to drive sales online, and more.

Curriculum
FAQ
A fitness or wellness credential or a bachelor's degree is recommended but not required. This course is intended for personal trainers, wellness professionals, life/accountability coaches, nutrition coaches, group fitness instructors, PE teachers, and youth sports coaches.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Virtual Coaching Virtual coaching provides the ability to train more clients, avoid geographical limitations, and increase revenue but comes with certain challenges as well. This course provides the necessary business, physical training, behavioral and technological knowledge necessary to build a thriving virtual training business. Chapter 2: Building a Business A sustainable business requires strategic planning and considerations that extend beyond having knowledge of exercise science principles. This chapter will provide information related to financial forecasting, budgeting, bookkeeping, sales & marketing, and how to differentiate your virtual coaching business in a competitive marketplace. Chapter 3: Technology Considerations From filming high-quality videos to choosing the correct video conferencing software, this chapter will review the necessary and ancillary technologies that will help fitness professionals develop, run, and scale a successful virtual training business. • 2 Infographics • 3 Videos • 3 Printable Handouts
Chapter 4: Communication and Coaching Strategies Communication is necessary to establish and maintain a trusting trainer-client relationship. This chapter will review best practices for virtual communication from the initial visit to explaining programs and maintaining compliance. Chapter 5: Administering Virtual Assessments Based on your client’s goal, sport, or previous injuries, it is important to develop a baseline and ongoing assessments to achieve outcomes in the safest and most efficient manner possible. This chapter will review how to develop and execute comprehensive assessments in a remote capacity utilising technology and other resources. Chapter 6: Implementing Coaching Sessions Recommendations and guidance for appropriate spacing, flooring, lighting, camera angles, equipment, and coaching cues will all be provided in this chapter. • 10 Infographics • 3 Videos • 5 Printable Handouts
Chapter 7: Integrating Wearables into Virtual Coaching This chapter will focus on education and validation of health and performance of common wearable biometrics, the development of data-driven programs, and how to leverage wearable data for compliance monitoring and client reinforcement to maintain motivation and retention. Chapter 8: Selling Virtual Coaching Understanding individual expertise and personal goals will help fitness professionals develop a niche, unique selling proposition, and pricing model to differentiate from the competition and drive sales. Chapter 9: Marketing Virtual Coaching Fitness professionals must be savvy and possess a working knowledge of marketing strategies to attract potential clients. This chapter will review marketing resources, the 4 P’s of marketing, and how to leverage social media and referrals to attract new virtual clients.
  • • 22 Infographics
  • • 3 Videos
  • • 1 Printable Handout

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 exam consists of 100 questions and there is a time limit of 90 minutes. You must pass with a scaled score of 70% or better. You have 3 attempts to successfully complete your final exam.
This course is a perfect complement for fitness professionals who want to effectively train their clients virtually. It’s a great fit for personal trainers, wellness professionals, life/accountability coaches, nutrition coaches, group fitness instructors, and youth sports coaches.
No. A fitness, wellness, or nutrition credential or bachelor’s degree is recommended but not required.
You can complete your personal training certification in as few as 2-4 weeks, but you can feel free to take your time—you’ll have access to the course materials and the online exam for 365 days.
Absolutely! You can complete the Virtual Coaching Specialisation while also working full-time. The study material is 100% online and self-paced, and can be accessed on a computer, or a mobile device such as a phone or tablet.
The Virtual Coaching Specialisation exam is taken online inside your student portal. You'll have 365 days from the date of purchase, to study and complete the exam. This exam features:
  • 100 multiple-choice questions
  • 90 minutes to complete
  • 70% required to pass
  • 3 test attempts included
Don’t worry! You’ll have 3 attempts to pass the final exam.
No. Once you pass the final exam, your Virtual Coaching Specialisation with NASM will never expire.

NASM - Virtual Coaching Specialisation (NASM-VCS)

CEU: 1.5 NASM
Become a NASM Virtual Coaching Specialist

Original price was: $1,336.00.Current price is: $1,236.00.

  • NASM-VCS
    NASM-CPT (Live Workshop/ Online)
    NASM-CNC (Live Workshop/ Online)
    Live Workshop Preferred Options

NASM Virtual Coaching Specialisation (NASM-VCS) Online Self-Study Account:

  • 9 In-depth Topic Chapters
  • 290 interactive text pages
  • Practical tools and resources
  • Templates, handouts and infographics
  • 90 custom graphics
  • 9 chapter quizzes
  • 1 Practice exam
  • 1 Final Exam
  • Specialisation Certificate upon completion

Important: If you have opted for "add-on bundles", please note that ALL courses will be activated at the same time and ALL courses and exams are to be completed within 365 days of account activation. 

  1. Upon payment, your online account will be activated with 1-3 days.
  2. Once your account has been activated, you will receive your account details through email, and you can get started! 
  3. You will have our support - we're just a text or call away.
  1. Register and pay for the course.
  2. Complete the self-guided online study materials in your own time from the comfort of home.
  3. Once ready, book for your exam (within 365 days of account activation). Exams are invigilated online.
  4. Pass the certification exam and receive your certificate!

Important: If you have opted for "add-on bundles", please note that ALL courses will be activated at the same time and ALL courses and exams are to be completed within 365 days of account activation. 

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