All of the "Guide To" books are great resources for strength and conditioning professionals, athletic trainers, and personal trainers. Also texts and references for students taking courses in strength and conditioning or allied fields.  ($177.00 value)

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This package contains the digital exam prep material for the CSCS exam.  The CSCS Exam Content Description PDF can be downloaded twice and the online practice questions can be accessed through your NSCA profile for one year from date of purchase. ($238.00 value)

This package contains all of the main exam prep material for the CSCS exam.  It is ideal for a candidate with a degree and/or background in the field or just wants to start with minimal resources. The textbook will be shipped to you and the remaining digital/online items can be accessed at NSCA.com for one year from date of purchase.  ($347.00 value)

This package contains all of the main exam prep material for the CSCS exam plus the online study course and additional resource for exercise technique. The online study course is recommended if you are looking for a supplement to the Essentials of Strength Training, 4ed, textbook. It provides a reading plan as well as a mock exam that is 1/3 the length of the actual exam. You will not be able to access the online study course until you receive the textbook in the mail and redeem the key code. If you require immediate access you will need to purchase at us.humankinetics.com.

This package is ideal for a candidate who is new to the field, does NOT have a background in the field, or just wants all of the study materials NSCA provides. ($591.00 value)

The Essentials of Strength Training & Conditioning, 4ed, is the main resource for the CSCS exam. It is available with or without the online study course. The online study course is recommended if you are looking for a supplement to the textbook. It provides a reading plan as well as a mock exam that is 1/3 the length of the actual exam.

Michol Dalcourt spoke at the NSCA’s 2016 Personal Trainers Conference on recovery-based strategies in program design, and how this approach can benefit clients.

NSCA's Guide to Program Design offers the most current information, guidance, and protocols from respected scientists and practitioners with expertise in strength and conditioning program design. Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), this text offers strength and conditioning professionals a scientific basis for developing training programs for specific athletes at specific times of year.

Learn how strength and power training can help your clients boost production of the hormones that many consider to be the “fountain of youth.”

Learn practical drills, exercises, and how to properly implement conditioning protocols into a team setting. Ron McKeefery explains the scientific rational behind anaerobic and aerobic conditioning methods and how to use a systematic approach to build a successful conditioning program. In this session from the NSCA’s 2018 Coaches Conference, McKeefery also provides examples of fun, safe, and effective routines.

Learn about cluster sets, and how they can be used in program design for optimal athletic development. Greg Haff, President of the NSCA, shares examples of various set structures in this session from the NSCA 2016 National Conference.