Peer Reviewers

CASCE Peer Reviewers will apply their knowledge and experience to assess the quality of strength and conditioning educational programs that have applied for CASCE accreditation. Working in teams, our peer reviewers conduct assessments by visiting institutions to evaluate and validate the information provided in the program’s self-study. Service as a peer reviewer represents a distinct time commitment.  Peer reviewers are appointed for a 3-year period and will be evaluated on an annual basis.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to be impartial, objective and fair
• Ability to review, evaluate and document evidence of program’s fulfillment of requirements
• Possess strong writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Attend Virtual Peer Reviewer Training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accreditation (regional, national, or specialized/professional)
• Active CSCS certification
• Experience in higher education
• Previous experience as a site visitor/peer reviewer
• Involvement with NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP)

Responsibilities

• Assure quality by evaluating program’s compliance with the CASCE Standards and Guidelines
• Support program improvement by providing advice and guidance to academic programs.
• Exemplify professionalism, objectivity, and fair judgement.
• Complete virtual Peer Reviewer Training.
• Complete assigned program review, consisting of the following:
  • Review of assigned program’s self-study
  • Conduct a site visit between January – March
    • If assigned to a Lead or Second role
    • Site Visits are 1 ½ -2 days in length
  • Complete a Site Visit Report

Time Commitment

• At least one program evaluation per year.
• Peer Reviewer roles can require a significant amount of time commitment.
• For more details on the Site Visit process, refer to the Guide to Accreditation.

Benefits

• Reviewers gain insight from colleagues and develop a comprehensive understanding of CASCE’s accreditation to help with accreditation for their home institution.
• Reviewers receive an honorarium, plus reasonable travel expenses, for each review. The honorarium varies per assigned role. 

How to Apply

Submit the following in one email to accreditation@nsca.com.

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position and willingness to serve.
• Current abbreviated curriculum vitae/resume
• Letter of recommendation (optional)