Brian Sutton is the Director of Content Development for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Brian is instrumental in the development of NASM education courses, working alongside some of the brightest minds in sports medicine to create the most comprehensive health and fitness courses in the industry.
In addition, Brian works as an adjunct faculty member for California University of Pennsylvania in the Exercise Science
Bio
- Brian Sutton , NASM Elite Trainer
Specialties:
- Sports Medicine
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Location:
- Mesa, AZ
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Credentials
- Education
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M.S. Exercise Science concentration in Performance Enhacement and Injury Prevention, California University of Pennsylvania, 2008 - 2009M.A. Sport & Fitness Management, University of San Francisco, 2004 - 2006
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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- Professional Membership or Societies
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National Strength and Conditioning AssociationNational Academy of Sports Medicine
- Publications
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NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training 4th edition
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