The importance of physical fitness is never greater than when lives are at stake. Specifically, professionals in law enforcement, fire/rescue, and the military need fitness and tactical athleticism to efficiently respond to calls and complete missions regardless of the obstacles, mixed terrain, interference, and dangerous environmental conditions involved

Continue to expand your knowledge and earn CEUs by passing post-certification college coursework.

Get NSCA CEU credits as you continue to expand your knowledge of strength and conditioning.

Get NSCA CEUs for obtaining or renewing a First Aid Certification.

Show your breadth of knowledge, skills, and abilities by obtaining additional NCCA-accredited certifications

Advance the strength and conditioning profession while earning CEUs when you share your knowledge by getting published.

Contribute to the advancement of the strength and conditioning profession while earning CEUs when you share your knowledge and skills as a presenter.

Help advance the strength and conditioning profession while earning CEUs by volunteering and contributing to an NSCA Committee, Special Interest Group (SIG), or in the State and Provincial Director (SPD) Program

Before registering for the CPSS™ exam, you must first complete an application, submit your eligibility documents, and receive permission to test. Begin this process in advance of your desired testing date, as applications may take up to 30-days to process.

Learn about the education and experience requirements for the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist certification. The NSCA's CPSS requirements allow for three different eligibility routes based on your level of post-secondary education.