CASCE ANNOUNCES NEW ROUND OF ACCREDITED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Nearly one year ago, the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Programs (CASCE, pronounced kass-key) announced the first programs to complete its rigorous peer-review process, demonstrating their commitment to exceptional program quality. Now, CASCE proudly showcases six more programs to achieve accreditation, which signifies the utmost level of acknowledgment given to a strength and conditioning program:

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Chadron State College
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Achieving CASCE accreditation represents a program’s ability to provide top-tier strength and conditioning education that adequately prepares each student to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) and a safe and effective leader in the field.

“Each of these programs has demonstrated diligence, professionalism, and a commitment to the highest standard of excellence for its students, faculty, and the athletes they serve,” shares CASCE Vice-Chair Colin Wilborn, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA. “Their efforts and achievements demonstrate leadership in building an even stronger strength and conditioning profession.”

Moreover, CASCE accreditation represents a greater initiative by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) to elevate and advance the strength and conditioning profession. As the accrediting agency, CASCE is responsible for developing and maintaining a quality assurance process that ensures all future professionals are capable and well-prepared to enter the strength and conditioning profession. This accreditation process establishes a qualified workforce with the professional knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to meet industry standards, keep athletes safe, and attain success.

Starting in 2030, only candidates with a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a strength and conditioning-related field from CASCE-accredited programs will be eligible to sit for the Certified CSCS exam. Anyone holding or earning a CSCS credential before December 31, 2029, will not be affected by the new requirement.

CASCE accreditation is a non-governmental peer-review process that allows institutions to be evaluated by other professionals working in the industry who understand the needs and demands from a shared perspective. Programs must demonstrate compliance with the CASCE Professional Standards and Guidelines and use these standards as a resource for ongoing program improvement, growth, and achievement.

The CASCE accreditation process takes place over a two-year period, with application submissions accepted annually from October 1 through December 1. Find more information on CASCE accreditation—including its importance, process, resources, and application process—at NSCA.com/CASCE.

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About the National Strength & Conditioning Association
Founded in 1978, The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning and related sport science professions around the world.

The NSCA exists to empower a community of professionals to maximize their impact through disseminating evidence-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, networking opportunities, and continuing education. The NSCA community is composed of more than 60,000 members and certified professionals throughout the world who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance and sport scientists, personal trainers, tactical professionals, and other related roles.