EDUCATION RECOGNITION PROGRAM

We are excited about your interest in the NSCA Education Recognition Program.

Step 1- Preparation

Review each program application to gain an understanding of the specific requirements to determine which will best fit your programs curriculum. Gather all of the required documentation listed within the application. 

All programs recognized through the ERP are granted recognition for a three-year period. 

Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1 each year.

Applicants will be notified of approval or non-approval by May 15 and November 15.

Step 2 - Application and Documentation

Download and complete the fillable PDF application(s). Digital signatures accepted. 

First-Time Submissions:  Complete application(s) in its entirety.  Current syllabi describing learning objectives and competencies for all course content must be included with application submissions. 

Renewal Submissions: Schools that have not allowed their recognition to expire, are eligible for ERP renewal by submission of the application as a renewal program.  Complete Section I and II.   Within Section III, complete only the course content that has changed since the last application submission.  If there are no changes in course content, then this section may be left blank.  Current syllabi and documentation of course content changes listed must be included in the submission. 

Step 3 - Application Submission 

Submit the signed and completed application and all required supporting documentation of course content, such as course syllabi, to erp@nsca.com.  All applications must be in English and include all required information.

Your application submission must include:

• Completed application with signatures (digital signatures accepted)
• Syllabi and supporting documentation

Please indicate in the body of the submission email which method of payment your program will be using to process the administrative fee(s).

 Step 4 – Fees and Payment Processing

• $500 for first time submissions
• $400 for renewals
• 5 percent discount for multiple program submissions

Payment must be received in order for submission to proceed to be reviewed.

Payment can be processed via Check, Credit Card, Money Order, or Wire Transfer.

Please note: Wire Transfer fees are NOT included within the ERP fee.  The full fee must be received.  Please account for any additional costs when arranging payment. 

Checks and Money Orders Payable to: 

National Strength and Conditioning Association

 Mailing Address:

National Strength and Conditioning Association

1885 Bob Johnson Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Contact the NSCA ERP team (erp@nsca.com or 800-815-6826) for more information on how to process payment by credit card or wire transfer. 

Step 5- Application Review

ERP applications will be reviewed at the same time regardless of the date of submission. If further documentation is required during our review, we will contact the Program Director via email. 

Step 6 –Approval

Once your application has been fully reviewed, all requirements have been met, and payment has been received and successfully processed the official notification of approval will be sent to the designated Program Director.

Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1 each year.

Applicants will be notified of approval or non-approval by May 15 and November 15.

Once approval notification has been sent, the process of distribution of all of the exceptional ERP benefits will begin.  

For more information, questions, or additional assistance, contact our dedicated staff supporting NSCA Recognized Programs at erp@nsca.com.