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NSCA CSCS Exam Guide

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) are fitness professionals who apply extensive scientific knowledge to train athletes with the goal of improving athletic performance. The CSCS conducts testing sessions that are sport-specific, designs and implements safe and effective training and conditioning programs, and provides specific nutrition and injury prevention guidance to athletes. The CSCS exam consists of two sections: Scientific Foundations (95 questions / 1.5 hours) and Practical/Applied (125 questions / 2.5 hours).

– Exercise Science
– Fitness Evaluation
– Nutrition
– Program Design
– Exercise Techniques

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NSCA® CSCS Cumulative Stats Recent Test Scores
82% 31% 53% 34% 91%
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Exams Taken 12
September 28, 2017 at 2:57 PM 91%
September 27, 2017 at 10:17 PM 34%
September 27, 2017 at 4:29 PM 84%

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