NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Course

(Preparatory Course by NSCA Global Chapter Singapore)

Course Overview

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCSs) are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. They conduct sport-specific testing sessions, design and implement safe and effective strength training and conditioning programs and provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention. Recognizing that their area of expertise is separate and distinct, CSCSs consult with and refer athletes to other professionals when appropriate.

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Learning Outcomes

Structure and Function of the Muscular, Neuromuscular, Cardiovascular and Respiratory System

  • Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training

  • Endocrine Responses to Resistance Exercise

  • Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise

  • Adaptations to Anaerobic and Aerobic Training Programs

  • Age and Sex Related Differences and Their Implications for Resistance Exercise

  • Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance

  • Performance Enhancing Substances

  • Nutritional Factors in Health and Performance

  • Principles of Test Selection and Administration

  • Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tests

  • Warm-Up, Stretching, Resistance Training and Spotting Techniques

  • Plyometric Training, Speed, Agility and Speed-Endurance Development

  • Periodization, Rehabilitation and Reconditioning

  • Facility Organization, Risk Management, Policy Development and Procedures Manual

Course Schedule & Assessment

  • 35 hours over 5 days

    • 4 days x Theory Lessons, delivered via Zoom

    • 2 days x Practical Sessions, delivered at ISA Campus

  • NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification Examination

    • 220 questions in 4 hours (2 parts)

    • Course administrator will purchase the examination ticket for all students during the 3rd weekend and from the date it has been successfully purchased, students will have 120 days to book and complete the examination on their own.

    The cost of the NSCA Examination is included as part of course fees.

    • NSCA Essentials of Strength and Conditioning (4th Edition) (Soft-copy)

    • NSCA CSCS Study Guide (Soft-copy)

    • NSCA Examination Ticket (to be purchased for students by ISA)

    • 1 year NSCA Membership (to be purchased for students by ISA)

  • Upon completion of the course, each participant will be awarded:

    • NSCA Global Chapter Singapore Certificate of Completion for NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Course (Upon completion of the course, participants will receive the above-mentioned certificate.)

    • NSCA Certificate for NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
      (Upon passing the NSCA Certification Examination, students will be certified as a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and receive the NSCA Certificate.)

Fundings (Terms & Conditions Apply)

Up to $1000.00 for Singaporeans 25 years and above

50% of unfunded course fees (before GST) for NTUC members with minimum 75% attendance rate, capped at $250.00/year for members below 40 years old, and $500.00/year for members 40 years and above

Entry Requirement

  • At least a Bachelor Degree in any discipline OR Chiropractic / Medicine degree granted by an accredited institution (you will be required to provide supporting document for your certification.)

  • Valid CPR-AED Certification (you may obtain your CPR + AED certification with ISA* at a subsidised rate, if you don’t already have one!)

*CPR-AED will be conducted through ISA at a subsidised rate of $69.55. Classes are held every last Saturday of the month.

Course Fee

$2,300

Public price

POPULAR!

$1,840

Member price*

*You can register for membership on our website (nscasingapore.org) prior to registering or concurrently

You must be a member at the point of registration of the course to enjoy the member price.

Next Intake(s)

Weekday Version

Course Dates: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Jun 2025
Registration Deadline: 19 May 2025, 1800 HRS

Weekend Version

Course Dates: 14, 21, 22, 28, 29 Jun 2025
Registration Deadline: 24 May 2025, 1800 HRS