BECOME A CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST (CSCS)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists® (CSCS®) are professionals who can apply scientific knowledge to train athletes, with the main goal of improving their sports performance.
These professionals are able to identify and conduct discipline-specific tests, designing and implementing training programs aimed at increasing performance.
Recognizing the distinctiveness of their area of expertise, CSCSs collaborate with other professionals and refer athletes to experts in the fields of nutrition, psychology, and injury recovery, thus leveraging their cross-disciplinary skills.
Registration and Examination Planning
The exams are administered at hundreds of Pearson VUE testing centers throughout Italy.
When you have finished studying and are ready to take the exam, you will need to register online. Within 20 minutes of registering, you will receive an email authorizing you to take the Test from Pearson VUE and all the instructions on how to schedule your exam. At that point, you will be able to select the date, time, and location where you wish to take the exam. Candidates can view appointment availability for the exam after registering.
Exams must be taken within 120 days of registration.
- Eligibility start and end dates may differ for retests. After registration, eligibility dates will be indicated in the test authorization email.
Rescheduling an Examination
- You must contact Pearson VUE to reschedule your appointment. You can only reschedule the exam within the eligibility period.
- Planning changes must be made and confirmed with Pearson VUE.
- Se hai riprogrammato correttamente la data dell’esame, riceverai un'email di conferma da Pearson VUE entro 24 ore. Se non ricevi l'email di conferma, non hai riprogrammato con successo l’appuntamento.
For more details on rescheduling exam appointments and cancellation policy, see the NSCA Certification Handbook (PDF).
CSCS Exam Registration Prices
| Prices | |
|---|---|
| Examination Registration Cost | € 379 |
| Cost to Retry Both Sections | € 289 |
| Cost to Retry a Section | € 239 |
| Cancellation fee | 50% refunded |
All IEPA Diploma members are entitled to a 30% discount on the exam
