CASCE Accreditation
Rise to the higher standard with the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE, pronounced KASS-KEY).
CASCE is a nonprofit accrediting agency that distinguishes higher education strength and conditioning programs with academic rigor and practical excellence through a peer-reviewed accreditation process.
Accreditation Benefits
CASCE accreditation strengthens your marketing, elevates your program’s prestige, and equips your students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in strength and conditioning.
Programs benefit from enhanced recruitment and visibility, connection to the NSCA’s authority, and formal recognition as a leader in the industry.
Students benefit from guaranteed readiness to meet industry standards, automatic CSCS® qualification, and an elite education that sets them apart.
The industry benefits from consistent standards that satisfy state regulators, well-qualified candidates, and momentum to meet evolving demands.
Why Accreditation Can't Wait
Standardization is long overdue in strength and conditioning education.
For decades, similar accrediting agencies have safeguarded program quality and exam eligibility across industries. In 2016, the NCAA began requiring credible certification for every division strength and conditioning professional to protect student-athletes from injuries like exertional rhabdomyolysis.
Starting in 2030, only candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) related to strength and conditioning from a CASCE-accredited program will be eligible to sit for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® exam.
To ease your transition and secure your pathway to the CSCS, your program can get all fees waived (except your application fee and deferral fee, if applicable) until 2030 through the new CASCE Accreditation Grant.
READY TO START YOUR ACCREDITATION JOURNEY?
1. Watch Our 2024 Informational Webinar
Gain a 30-minute overview of CASCE accreditation from application to decision, including timelines, resources, and common challenges.
2. Check Your Readiness with Resources
Review the Guide to Accreditation and other documents, explore the step-by-step accreditation process, and take the mandatory 5-minute Get Started Quiz.
3. Apply Online Before the Deadline
Use our convenient and secure digital application process to apply October 1-December 3 annually. Simply affirm you completed the Get Started quiz to receive grant funds.
Are You a Strength & Conditioning Student?
Browse our directory of accredited programs to find an institution that upholds educational standards and guarantees your CSCS eligibility after 2030.
Important Notice About CSCS Eligibility
Anyone currently holding the CSCS or earning their CSCS before December 31, 2029, will not be affected by the new degree requirement unless their certification lapses.
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