This certification is offered in two different ways. As a 2-day course; or as a series of 6 seperate courses that are offered as Continuing Education , when all these courses have been taken the student is eligible to sit for the NSPA CCS exam. See more information below.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE or class series?
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.
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).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
NSPA CPT Course completion or equivalent education.
Current adult CPR certification. One may take the Conditioning Specialist course without having CPR certification; however, you must have CPR certification in 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
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
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.
Our CCS Course has been broken down in 6 classes. You earn continuing education credits for each of these classes so they can be used as renewal for your CPT certification. Upon completion of the entire series of classes you are eligible to take the CCS exam.
REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE THE CCS EXAM
NSPA CPT Course completion or equivalent education.
Completion of the 6 CCS Series Courses - listed below
Current adult CPR certification. One may take the Conditioning Specialist course without having CPR certification; however, you must have CPR certification in 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.
STRUCTURE
Offered in six classes (earns CEUs classes credits). Completion of all 6 classes are required in order to sit for the CCS exam. The courses for the series are as follows:
High intensity Training (HIT 1) Cardiovascular Training & Conditioning Nutrition and Weight Management- Certification***
Speed, Agility, and Quickness Assessment and Practical Application Applied Physiology and Biomechanics
****Seperate certification can be taken for this course
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.
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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