NSCA Membership

Join the thousands of strength and conditioning professionals around the world that share the NSCA's
passion for advancing research, education, training and coaching of athletic performance and fitness.


$135 per year Eligible to all non-certified (CSCS & NSCA-CPT) and certified CSCS or NSCA-CPT individuals. Upgrade to Certified Professional with Liability Insurance Membership. CLICK FOR DETAILS Print and electronic monthly subscription to the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Print and electronic bimonthly subscription to the Strength and Conditioning Journal. Access to the Career & Leadership Development Center. Educational content for the coaching, personal training, tactical conditioning and general fitness professionals. Eligibility for Grants and Scholarship application. Access a library of online publications, videos and CEU opportunities. Listing on the Personal Trainer Locator. Discounted registration to national, regional and local events. Preferred pricing at the NSCA Store and Exam discounts. Opportunity to present at events and participate in the Speaker Resource Network. Opportunity to publish is NSCA publications. Involvement with committees, Special Interest Groups and volunteerism. Vote for Board of Directors positions. Become a Fellow of the NSCA. Eligibility for awards recognition.	$95 per year Eligible to full-time undergraduate and graduate students. Access the Career & Leadership Development Center. Eligibility for Grants and Scholarship application. Educational content for the coaching, personal training, tactical conditioning and general fitness professionals. Print and electronic monthly subscription to the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Print and electronic bimonthly subscription to the Strength and Conditioning Journal. Access a library of online publications, videos and CEU opportunities. Discounted registration to national, regional and local events. Preferred pricing at the NSCA Store and Exam discounts. Opportunity to publish in NSCA publications. NSCA Involvement through volunteerism. Vote for Board of Directors positions. Eligibility for awards recognition.	$19.95 Special Introductory Offer Eligible to all non-certified (CSCS & NSCA-CPT) individuals. Educational content for the coaching, personal training, tactical conditioning and general fitness professionals. Access a library of online publications, videos and learning opportunities. Discounted registration to national events. Preferred pricing at the NSCA Store.

Membership Rates & Benefits

Membership rates and benefits vary by category.
Please carefully review to make sure you are choosing the category that’s right for you.

Particularly, please note:

Associate Members do not get exam discounts, Strength and Conditioning Journal, or access to the
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, nor are they eligible for grants or scholarships.
Student Members must send in verification of full-time student status within 30 days of application.

Membership Rates & Benefits

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