ERP Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Program
The NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Program recognizes and distinguishes baccalaureate degree granting academic institutions with standardized, approved strength and conditioning curricula that is designed to prepare students for 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 Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Program application.
Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning 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).
- The institution must have a strength and conditioning educational program that is part of a curriculum that offers a baccalaureate degree.
- The institution must have a CSCS 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 Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Program application.
- Email one copy of the signed application, along with additional required materials, such as syllabi.
- The administrative fee is due with each application.
- Applications are reviewed two times per year. Application 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.
Email applications to: ERP@nsca.com
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