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Where Can I Take My CSCS Test?

November 11, 2014
/ By Tom

If you are ready to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination, you now need to find out where the test centers are. The NSCA’s English language exams are now administered at Pearson VUE facilities. You can look for locations near you on their website. This setup makes it much more convenient for most […]

CSCS Exam Study Guides

November 9, 2014
/ By Tom

The NSCA’s reference book listed below should be the foundation of your studying for the exam, but pushing through more than 700 pages is certainly imposing. That’s why I recommend supplementing with the “Secrets of the CSCS Exam Study Guide” listed below. You can use that book to identify your weak points, before attacking them […]

The NSCA CSCS Book to get

November 8, 2014
/ By Tom

There are a few books recommended by the National Strength and Conditioning Association for the CSCS test, including the main text. While these are not necessarily required, these books will give you a great head start on your way to becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning – 4th Edition – […]

CSCS Manual

November 7, 2014
/ By Tom

There are a few official CSCS manuals put out by the NSCA in pdf format to know if you are looking to take, or have taken, the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist test. These manuals cover the technical aspects to receiving and maintaining your certification. Below is where you need to look for updated, official information: […]

Categories of The CSCS Test

November 5, 2014
/ By Tom

There are two main categories to the NSCA”s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination. The two categories are Scientific Foundations and Practical/Applied. The questions are presented in multiple-choice format. The fact that there are 2 different categories is important, because they are presented as almost separate tests, though taken back-to-back, and you must pass both […]