NASM Mindful Stress Management (MSM)

Description

Stress is part of life. Now managing it can be, too. Mindful Stress Management is a self-paced course designed to help you handle everyday stress in a healthier, more sustainable way. Developed by NASM wellness experts, this course provides simple, science-backed tools you can put to use immediately – including guided audio sessions, gentle movement flows, printable worksheets, and everyday techniques that fit into your real routine.

Whether you need quick relief or you’re ready to build long-term habits, this course gives you the support to respond instead of react. So you can start feeling more like yourself again. One moment at a time.

Pre-Requisites: 

The Mindful Stress Management course requires no prerequisites for enrollment. It is tailored for individuals interested in enhancing their personal health and well-being, as well as for fitness and wellness professionals who wish to acquire knowledge and skills to better support their clients in managing stress effectively.

What You Will Learn:

Chapter 1: Addressing Immediate Stressors

This chapter focuses on identifying and implementing methods for immediate stress relief. It introduces practical techniques such as journaling, intention setting, and breathing exercises to help manage acute stressors like anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia.

Through movement practices and mindfulness exercises, you’ll learn to respond to stress with calmness and clarity, transforming immediate challenges into manageable experiences.

Chapter 2: Understanding the Effects of Stress

In this chapter, you’ll explore the body’s response to stress through an evolutionary lens, gaining insight into the autonomic nervous system and the stress response systems. The chapter covers the physical, mental, and emotional effects of both acute and chronic stress, highlighting the importance of understanding these processes to effectively manage stress. By examining the impact of stress on the body, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to recognize and address stressors in your life.

Chapter 3: Creating a Long-Term Stress Management Practice

This chapter emphasizes the importance of developing a sustainable, long-term stress management practice to maintain overall well-being. It explains the rationale behind incorporating movement, breath, and mindfulness practices into daily routines and offers tools and methods for each.

Additionally, the chapter explores other stress management strategies, such as nutrition, social relationships, and environmental factors, providing a comprehensive approach to ongoing stress maintenance.

FAQs

Who is this Course for?

NASM’s Mindful Stress Management is a wellness-focused program designed for anyone interested in exploring and improving their relationship with stress. It examines stress as an integral part of our lives and provides tools to help individuals become more intentional in managing stress for enhanced well-being.

With no prerequisites for enrollment, this course is accessible to all learners, whether they are seeking personal growth or looking to expand their professional skillset in the fitness and wellness industry.

How is this Course Delivered?

This course is delivered completely online and can be accessed at your convenience any time over the 5-year period following the date of enrollment.

How long will I have to complete the Course?

You will have five (5) years from the day of enrollment to complete the course. You can return at any time during that 5-year period to revisit any of the course content.

How many CEUs is the course worth and which organizations accept them?

NASM Mindful Stress Management is approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the following organizations:

NASM – 0.4 CEUs

AFAA – 4 CEUs

How do I earn proof of completing this Course?

There is no final exam associated with Mindful Stress Management. A certificate of completion will be provided to you once you have reviewed the coursework in entirety (completed all page views). Progress can be checked via the course dashboard in your course materials.

Do I have to renew this Qualification?

No, you do not need to renew your NASM Mindful Stress Management coursework. It is neither a certification nor a specialization.

Are there any downloadable resources included in this Course?

The course includes complimentary access to a variety of downloadable resources, such as guided audio exercises and worksheets, designed to enhance your learning experience.