NSPA CCS Course

CONDITIONING SPECIALIST COURSE

This course contains advanced personal training strength and conditioning material, providing the highest level of professional expertise. This course prepares students for the Certified Conditioning Specialist (CCS) exam(NSPA's highest level Certification).

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This course is designed for fitness instructors, personal trainers, program/fitness directors, strength coaches, P.E. teachers, athletic trainers, physical therapists, medical professionals, and sports/exercise scientists.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

NSPA CPT Course completion.
Current adult CPR certification. One may take the Conditioning Specialist course without having CPR certification; however, you must have CPR certificationin order for you NSPA Certification to be valid.
A working knowledge of exercise science: muscle physiology, functional anatomy, the cardiovascular system, physical assessment, and nutrition.
A working knowledge, as well as hands-on experience, of spotting techniques.
Hands-on experience with physical assessments, prescription and programming is strongly recommended.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

The Personal Training Business/Increasing Your Revenue
Advanced Muscle Physiology/Anatomy
Biomechanical Principles and HIT Programming
Special Populations
Being the Best/Client Communications Skills
Functional Age Assessments
Nutrition and Weight Management
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
PNF Flexibility Techniques
Advanced Strength Training Methods and Applications
Power, Speed and Agility Acquisition
Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Prescription/Energy System Utilization
Manual Resistance Strength Training
Injury Prevention and Care
Proper and Safe Application of Plyometric Training
Training the Advanced/Elite Athlete
Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
Sport Specific Conditioning

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course consists of two, nine-hour days of lecture, hands-on instruction, and demonstration.

Lectures are supported with practical application, emphasizing small group interaction and personal instruction conducted by NSPA's Conditioning Specialist staff.

"Over the last 25 years, as a Professional Strength Coach, I have found that the NSPA Certification uses the safest and most time efficient conditioning programming protocols that are effective and practical for all clients"
Dan Riley, Former Head Strength Coach, Washington Redskins

CERTIFICATION EXAMS

Written Exam Protocol: Definitions, Fill-in-the blank, Short Answer, Multiple Choice, Diagrams and Essay.
Written Exam Results: 75% accuracy required for passing grade on Written Exam.
Practical Exam Protocol: One-on-One Multiple Station Examinations: Blood Pressure, Skinfold, PNF Stretching, Machines, Free Weights, Manuals, and Plyometrics.
Practical Exam Results: Two missed questions on any Practical section requires retesting.
Retest Protocol: Written and Practical Exams are separate retests- Written $30.00; Practical $20.00 per section.

Off Site Re-Testing
is available in certain regions.
There is an Off Site Processing Fee of $15.00 in addition to the exam portion retest fees.
*The Off Site Retest Fee for the Written is $35.00. *The Off Site Retest Fee for Practicals is $25.00 (each practical).
Contact the NSPA office at 800-494-6772 to schedule Off Site Re-testing.
Off Site Testing
is also available in certain regions.
The Full Exam is an $85.00 additional fee.
Contact the NSPA office at 800-494-6772 to schedule Off Site Re-testing