ERP Personal Training Program
The NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) Personal Training Program recognizes and distinguishes both 2-year and 4-year degree granting academic institutions with standardized, approved personal training curricula that is designed to prepare students for the NSCA-CPT® and the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certifications. The program does not have to be classified as a major, minor, sequence, or concentration. However, it does have to be a formalized area of study. A full list of required content areas can be found in the Personal Training Program application.
Personal Training Program Details and Requirements
- Recognition that meets the minimum requirements within the specified curriculum is valid for three years.
- There is a one-time administrative fee of $500 for the first three-year period of recognition.
- Schools that have not allowed their recognition to expire, are eligible for ERP renewal by submission of the renewal ERP application for a reduced renewal fee of $400 for the next three years.
- Schools that have not renewed their recognition and allowed their recognition to lapse may resubmit a complete application for the initial fee of $500.
- Schools obtaining recognition for multiple programs will receive 5% off of the fee for each additional recognition approved.
- The institution applying for recognition must be regionally accredited within the U.S. (or international equivalent).
- Institutions with both 2-year and 4-year programs are eligible to submit their curricula for recognition consideration.
- The institution must have a CSCS or NSCA-CPT who is a full-time employee involved in the teaching of the educational program as a member of the teaching faculty.
How To Apply
- Download and complete the form-fillable PDF Personal Training Program application.
- Send one hard copy of the application with original signatures, along with additional required materials, such as syllabi.
- The administrative fee is due with each application.
- Applications are reviewed two times per year. Application postmark deadlines are April 1 and October 1 each year.
- Applicants will be notified of approval/non-approval by May 15 or November 15 each year.
Mail applications to:
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Educational Recognition Program (ERP)
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
