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CSCS® Exam Description
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam Description. The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) exam is comprised of two sections that test the candidate's knowledge in the Scientific Foundations and Practical/Applied areas.
Improving the Strength and Conditioning Program on a Limited Budget
February 3, 2023
This article provides a first-hand perspective of different approaches strength and conditioning coaches can take when they need to produce a highly competitive athlete, but their financial resources are limited.
Coaches Program design Professional Development
Nutrition Research Column – Unlocking the “Pink” Competitive Edge with Astaxanthin
November 3, 2025
This TSAC Report article highlights resilience and recovery with the performance-enhancing benefits of astaxanthin. Visit NSCA online to learn more about nutrition, resistance training, and tactical athletes
TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Organization and Administration Testing and Evaluation Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Tactical Athlete Cardiovascular Health Muscle Recovery Occupational Performance Antioxidants Resistance Training Nutrition Supplements Carotenoid
Female Athlete Triad for the General Population
October 27, 2025
This PTQ article shares strategies for personal trainers about the treatment and prevention of the female athlete triad. Visit NSCA online to read more on youth fitness and health news.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Depression Sports Science Nutrition Female Athletics High-intensity interval training Menstrual Health Bone Health Fatigue
Hydration and Performance
June 3, 2019
This excerpt from NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition discusses the research surrounding the timing of hydration and its impact on sport performance for those participating in aerobic endurance exercise.
Personal trainers Coaches Nutrition Hydration Electrolyte Balance Aerobic Endurance Fluid Balance Dehydration
7 Tips for Navigating Mental Health as a Strength and Conditioning Professional
May 6, 2025
Learn 7 ways that strength & conditioning professionals can recognize mental health concerns, respond effectively, & provide support while staying within scope.
Personal trainers TSAC Facilitators Coaches Organization and Administration Safety Emergency Procedures Professional Development Recovery Performance Focus mental health Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Depression Anxiety
Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 5th Edition
Get the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, Fifth Edition — a trusted resource for strength and conditioning professionals and CSCS® exam prep.
A Coach and Trainer’s Challenge – Individual Variables in Health, Fitness, and Nutrition
March 11, 2019
There are many factors, both personal and environmental, that play a role in the success of a training and diet program for an individual client. This article looks at the factors to be aware of and some solutions to finding the best fit program for an individual client.
Personal trainers Exercise Science Nutrition Program design Client Consultation|Assessment Health Fitness Nutrition Client Success
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