You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions the NSCA receives here.

Certified Special Population Specialists® (CSPS®) are fitness professionals who, using an individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train special population clients, including those with chronic and temporary health conditions. Become a certified personal trainer, then pursue this advanced personal trainer certification. CSPS® individuals train clients with medical conditions such as metabolic disease, autoimmune disorders, cancer and cardiac arrest, and address the needs of prenatal and postpartum personal training clients.

To help you navigate the NSCA recertification process, we have compiled answers to the most common questions we receive about maintaining your certification.

Attend a unique NSCA-CPT Exam Prep Live Clinic and receive a comprehensive review of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully pass the NSCA-CPT certification exam. Qualified industry professionals will take you through the information as outlined in the Detailed Content Outline and answer your questions in this 2-day online clinic. Strive for success – sign up today for this NSCA Exam Prep Clinic.

Attend an Online CPT Exam Prep Clinic and receive a comprehensive review of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to pass the CSCS certification exam successfully. Qualified industry professionals use their expertise to assist you and will answer your questions in this 2-day online clinic. Strive for success – sign up today for this NSCA Exam Prep Clinic!

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The NSCA-CPT examination reflects the most current and accepted KSA standards within the health and fitness industries. Further, the examinations may be developed from references that may be in addition to resources listed below. NSCA materials survey important content area, but are not a comprehensive study of the Exercise Sciences.

Scaled Scoring Explained. Why does the NSCA use scaled scoring?

Completion of the following assessment will renew your current status within the NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) Program

Completion of the following assessment will renew your current status within the NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) Program