Mission Statement
As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application, to improve athletic performance and fitness.
As a nonprofit tax-exempt educational organization, our goal at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is to unify members and facilitate a professional exchange of ideas in strength development as it relates to the improvement of athletic performance and fitness. Since our inception in 1978, the NSCA has been working hard with well known industry experts to enhance, enlighten, and advance the field of strength and conditioning.
The NSCA brings together a unique and diverse group of professionals from the sport science, athletic, and fitness industries. Our membership is comprised of strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, athletic trainers, researchers, educators, sport coaches, physical therapists, business owners, exercise instructors, fitness directors, and students training to enter the field.
The NSCA provides its members with a wide variety of resources and opportunities designed to enhance their education and careers, including: exceptional professional journals; cutting-edge conferences; scholarship and grant opportunities; educational texts and videos; and career services.
In addition, the NSCA Certification Commission offers two of the finest and only nationally accredited certification programs, the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, (CSCS) and the NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT). These credentials have become the measure of excellence in the strength and conditioning profession.