The NSCA has approved various external learning opportunities that qualify for continuing education units (CEUs). This section contains information on home study opportunities and live, in-person events.

This system is designed to make it easier for you to develop effective and periodized exercise programs for your athletes and clients. From pre-formatted Excel spreadsheets with drop down options, to Quick Tip exercise videos with coaching cues, Program Design Essentials is your partner for professional-level training and coaching. Be sure to watch the video tutorial below and consult NSCA’s Foundations of Fitness Programming before beginning the process.

The NSCA Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of its 2025 Scholarships. This year, we will be awarding 51 exceptional students and professionals to support their pursuit of academic excellence and career advancement.

From the 2022 NSCA’s Coaches Conference, Paul Comfort discusses micro-dosing strength training in athletes and provides some preliminary research comparing it to a more traditional training approach.

Learn, participate and network with colleagues at (location) while earning CEUs. Hosted by the state, provincial and regional directors, this local event brings cutting-edge research and application to your backyard.

Thank you for your willingness to evaluate and make a recommendation for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA’s) L.I.F.T. Mentorship Program. The purpose of this program is to prepare and position students and professional members from underrepresented groups for participation in NSCA activities that will lead to stronger leadership opportunities and outcomes. This program includes both online leadership mentoring with an NSCA professional as well as covered expenses for the applicant to attend NSCA’s National Conference.

In this video from the 2022 NSCA National Conference, Allison Randall discusses effective instructional strategies for coaches to utilize to promote psychomotor skill acquisition and performance in student-athletes.

Are you looking for research-based infographics you can use to educate your clients and athletes? If you’re an NSCA member you can download these resources below, along with referenced discussion points.

RSCC coaches are required to meet the CEU requirements for the CSCS and complete the recertification cycle every three year period as well as complete the RSCC renewal course every year in order to maintain the RSCC destination.