The CSCS examination reflects the most current and accepted KSA standards within the health and fitness industries. Further, the examinations may be developed from references that may be in addition to resources listed below. NSCA materials survey important content area, but are not a comprehensive study of the Exercise Science.

Colorado Springs, CO – The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce that Coach Joel Raether has been selected as the NSCA’s Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for 2020. Coach Raether becomes the sixth recipient of the award, which has been handed out since 2014. Award winners are selected by a volunteer committee, the NSCA’s Coaching Task Force, who determine the winner based on their contributions to the NSCA, their community, and the coaching profession.

Through this article, personal trainers should understand the extremes of the Wim Hof method, and instead encourage clients to follow scientifically-backed deep breathing and cold therapy practices to supplement a well-rounded exercise program.

This excerpt from Developing Power discusses neuromuscular training for youth athletes.

This article describes a five-week training program that was used to prepare an athlete for the NBA Combine.

Andrew C. Fry, Mel Siff, and Mike Arthur recognized for their career accomplishments.

Acclaimed Wisconsin-area high school strength and conditioning coach advises parents to ask these 10 important questions.

This Kinetic Select from Developing the Core reviews the effects of muscle activity when performing exercises on unstable surfaces.