Product Highlights
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Prepares coaches to work with athletes and teams
- Bachelor’s degree required
- CPR/AED certification required
- 220-question exam
- 38% overall pass rate
Categories: Certification Courses
In-Depth Review
What Is the CSCS? The Gold Standard for Strength and Conditioning Coaches (2025)
Author: Lauren Strong, CPT
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highly recognized certification
- Delivers in-depth knowledge of strength and conditioning
- Multiple-choice question exam
Cons
- Study materials are separate from exam costs
- Exam must be taken within 120 days of registering
- In-person exam only
- Exam pricing starts at $340
Specs
| Course type |
Advanced personal training certification |
| Exam type |
In-person at a Pearson VUE testing center |
| Course materials included |
Exam |
| Payment plan available |
No |
Product Summary
The CSCS program has been the gold-standard in the strength and conditioning community since 1985. The certification qualifies candidates to work with athletes, teams, and other sport-specific scenarios. To sit for the CSCS exam, you must have a bachelor’s degree or higher (or currently be enrolled as a college senior at an accredited institution). The CSCS is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
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