Credentials / National Academy of Sports Medicine

NASM Certified Wellness Coach

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Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 7 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Wellness coaches
Country
US
Official page
https://www.nasm.org/products/certified-wellness-coach
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Behavior Change, Nutrition Coaching, Recovery

Accreditation

No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.

Eligibility & examination

Eligibility

Minimum age
unknown
Education
None stated; "No college degree is required to earn an NASM Certified Wellness Coach credential."
Degree required
no
Experience
None required; no prior fitness certification needed to begin
CPR/AED
no
Other prerequisites
"There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is recommended to have a fitness credential." Another NASM credential (CPT, CNC, or Behavior Change Specialization) is helpful but not required.

Open enrollment — anyone can get started right away. CPR/AED is explicitly not required for CWC renewal; no CPR/AED requirement stated for initial certification.

Examination

Format
Timed online final exam administered within the student portal; 100 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
120 minutes
Questions
100
Passing score
70% or better
Attempts included
3
Retake policy
3 attempts included; additional retests (or extensions) can be purchased by calling Member Services. Exam must be completed within 365 days of purchase. NASM One membership advertises waived retest/extension fees.

Initial certification costs

  • $121 — Certified Wellness Coach program (listed price on product page)
  • $1,123 — CWC Self-Study standalone (blog-stated range, low end)
  • $1,499 — CWC Self-Study standalone (blog-stated range, high end)
  • $1,363 — CWC + Certified Nutrition Coach Bundle (low end)
  • $2,467 — CWC + Certified Nutrition Coach Bundle (high end)
  • $1,483 — Ultimate Bundle: CWC + CNC + Weight Loss Specialization (low end)
  • $3,515 — Ultimate Bundle: CWC + CNC + Weight Loss Specialization (high end)

Renewal & CEU requirements

2 yr
renewal cycle
1.9
CEUs per cycle
Recertification required
yes
CEU unit system
NASM CEU (1 contact hour = 0.1 CEU)
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
no
Deadline rule
Credential valid 2 years from exam pass date; requirements must be met by the expiration date. Renewal applications may be submitted up to one year late if all CE courses were completed before or within 90 days of the expiration date (additional fees apply).

Renew every 2 years with 1.9 NASM-approved CEUs, submitted via the Recertification Portal (Customer Portal > Credentials > Recertification > Manage Renewal). CPR/AED not required. Random applications are audited; audited candidates have 30 days to submit supporting documentation. NASM One membership waives recertification/renewal fees and includes 350+ CEU courses. CWC is not NCCA-accredited.

CEU recognition

  • AFAA — approved ceu provider
    The CWC self-study program itself is approved for 1.9 AFAA CEUs (Business Blueprint 0.5 AFAA CEUs)
  • NASM (non-preapproved course providers) — petition accepted
    Courses not preapproved with NASM require a petition (see Recertification Portal User Guide)
  • NASM Preferred Providers — accepts ceus from
    NASM accepts CEUs from providers on its current approved/Preferred Provider list

Sources (7)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03)

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