NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Overview
Advance your fitness expertise with the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist micro-credential. This micro-credential combines a prep course for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam, passing the NSCA CSCS exam, and current CPR/AED certification by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
This credential is valuable for students or working professionals aiming to improve athletic performance for competitive, tactical, or occupational athletes across youth, recreational, collegiate, or professional levels.
Degree Plan
Students must complete the required coursework or training to earn this micro-credential. For more information, contact:
- Elizabeth Brown – Professor, Social Sciences Division ebrown@rose.edu
Transfer Option
Rose State College and other Oklahoma colleges and universities have memorandums of understanding which identify course equivalencies between both institutions. These agreements aid transfer students. View Articulation Agreements.
Program Skills
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Conditioning
Injury Prevention
Mobility and Flexibility
Nutrition for Athletes
Power
Speed and Agility Training
Sports Science
Stability
Strength Coach
Strength Training
Youth Sports
Earning Criteria
- Complete the Rose State College NSCA CSCS Prep Course.
- Complete a CPR/AED certification course by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Pass the NSCA CSCS exam, which evaluates knowledge of training athletes in areas such as conditioning, strength, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.
Earn Your Badge
After completing this micro-credential, you will receive a digital badge to showcase your skills. This badge highlights your expertise in strength and conditioning for athletic performance enhancement.
