NFPA Sports Performance Specialist coaching an athlete through speed and agility training

Sports Performance Specialist Certification

Build the knowledge, coaching skills, and the confidence
to improve speed, strength, power, agility, and athletic
development for athletes of all ages and ability levels.

A Professional, online, self-paced sports performance certification.

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Programs from $499

NFPA Sports Performance Specialist Certification is online, self-paced, focused on performance science, and backed by professional fitness education since 1985

What You’ll Learn

Develop the knowledge and practical tools needed to improve athletic performance.

NFPA Sports Performance curriculum covering speed and agility, strength and power, periodization, performance testing, injury prevention and recovery, and athlete development

Choose Your Sports Performance Specialist Program

Standard $499 • Premium $699

NFPA Sports Performance Specialist Certification packages: Standard and Premium with online learning, digital manual, exam preparation, mobile access, and additional Premium benefits

Choose the option that best fits your study needs, support level, and budget.

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Who This Program Is For

NFPA Sports Performance Specialist Certification for personal trainers, sports coaches, PE professionals, and athletes pursuing coaching

NFPA Sports Performance Specialist Certification offers established education, flexible online learning, and career-focused preparation

Why Choose NFPA

NFPA Sports Performance Specialist certification process from online enrollment and self-paced study through the online exam and earning the credential

How Certification Works

Move through the program on your schedule and earn your NFPA Sports Performance Specialist credential online.