 The CSCS and NSCA-CPT certifications are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
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About the NSCA
The National Strength and Conditioning Association is a nonprofit, educational organization established in 1978 that provides resources and
opportunities for professionals in strength and conditioning and related fields. It serves as a
clearinghouse for the dissemination of strength training and conditioning and personal training
information and is recognized as the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning for improved
physical performance. With more than 30,000 members located in 52 countries, the NSCA draws upon
its vast network of coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, educators, researchers and
physicians to develop and present the most up-to-date information on strength training and
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Whatever the occupation, members are leaders in their fields and strive to advance their own
careers as well as the strength and conditioning profession. NSCA members benefit from receiving
the Strength and Conditioning Journal (bimonthly), the Journal of Strength and Conditioning
Research (quarterly) and the Bulletin newsletter (bimonthly). They also are rewarded by
receiving a significant discount on NSCA Certification Commission items such as the registration
fee for the certification examinations, symposia costs and exam study materials.
NSCA members also receive reduced fees for the NSCA National Conference. The National Conference
features a pre-conference symposium with renowned speakers on strength training and conditioning,
a career center, NSCA certification exams, a trade show full of respected fitness companies and
three days of informative and in-depth sessions with some of the most respected professionals in
the industry.
Members are the driving force of the NSCA and, therefore, are in a unique position to help
design the future of the strength and conditioning profession. Click here to
download a membership application or go to the NSCA's Web site
for more membership information.
A variety of services and opportunities are provided by both the NSCA and the
NSCA Certification Commission. Below is a chart that describes where to go for some of these services
and opportunities.
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