NCSF Certified Strength Coach (Voucher Included)

The NCSF Certified Strength Coach (CSC) course will prepare you to sit for the NCSF-CSC exam and to become employed as a strength coach. This educational course will cover all relevant content areas including performance assessment and evaluation, biomechanics, sport metabolism, nutrition and ergogenic aids, training techniques for athletic performance, and injury prevention. You will be able to develop exercise programs for a variety of specific sports and will acquire a deeper understanding of the role that various training techniques and energy systems play in the proper training of an athlete.

In this course, you will learn how to safely and effectively screen and evaluate an individual and to develop a specific, individualized exercise prescription or program based upon their evaluation. You will learn how to properly program, instruct, and spot exercises geared toward athletic performance. This will include drills for speed, agility, quickness, and weightlifting techniques. You will understand the importance of periodization and conditioning for strength and endurance athletes. Upon completion of this course, you will have learned all the necessary content to pass the NCSF-Certified Strength Coach (CSC) exam and to practice safely and effectively as a strength coach. This course also includes voucher which covers the fee of the exam.

I. Performance Assessment and Evaluation
A. Introduction to Strength and Conditioning
B. Sport Analysis for Program Development
C. Performance Assessment for Elite Athletes
II. Biomechanics
A. Sport Biomechanics
B. Integrating Corrective Exercise
III. Sport Metabolism
A. Sport Metabolism
IV. Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids
A. Sport Nutrition
B. Ergogenic Aids for Sport Performance
V. Training Techniques for Athletic Performance
A. Performance Preparation
B. Foundations and Techniques for Olympic Weightlifting
C. Theories and Concepts for Speed, Agility and Quickness Training
D. Technique and Instruction for Speed, Agility and Quickness Training
VI. Advanced Programming for Sport
A. Considerations for Programming
B. Programming for Sport Performance
C. Periodization Methods for Sport
D. Conditioning for Intermittent Sports
VII. Injury Prevention and Return to Competition
A. Injury Prevention and Return to Competition

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows XP or later.
• Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Flash Player. Click here to download the Flash Player.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online. You will receive access to the digital edition of the following textbook:

• Advanced Concepts of Strength & Conditioning

Prerequisites:

The NCSF-CSC course itself is available to all candidates interested in furthering their education in the field of strength and conditioning. In order to take the NCSF-CSC credentialing exam, candidates must be 18 years or older and meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

• Hold a current NCSF-CPT certification, or
• A current NCCA-accredited fitness professional certification, or
• An associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in an exercise profession or related field, or
• REPs Level 3 or higher credential (individuals outside the US and Canada)

1. Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2. How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive six (6) months to complete the program.

3. What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.

4. Do I have to buy additional materials?
No

5. Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.

6. What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

7. Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don't provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

8. Who will be my instructor?
There is no facilitator for this program. NCSF does offer students support through access to email and phone.

9. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don't have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

10. Can I use a Mac?
Yes

11. How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the "Contact Us" form to the right. You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151. We will answer your questions promptly.

12. When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

13. Does this program prepare for a certification?
Yes, this program prepares you for the NCSF-Certified Strength Coach (CSC). This course also includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam.