Does anyone know about CSCS certification?
- Thread starter Clarissa
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sunnydelite
Cathlete
Hi- you can read about it here www.nsca-cc.org
I don't have that one but it is considered to be the top of line when it comes to PT's.
I don't have that one but it is considered to be the top of line when it comes to PT's.
Hi Clarissa. I believe in order to qualify to take the CSCS exam you must have a degree in some sort of medical field and/or an undergrad or grad degree in exercise science or a related field (like exercise physiology). I only know because I just finished a master's in Exercise Science and I'm looking forward to taking that exam. Of course if you don't have those degrees, you can always take their personal training exam (their certifications along with ACSM are considered to be among the best).
HTH
Carolyn
HTH
Carolyn
You don't need a a degree in a medical field. You MUST have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university but it doesn't have to be exercise or medicine related. I called the NSCA about that particular thing last year.
The certification is geared toward people who want to train athletes rather than the general population, however, it is considered fairly prestigious. I started studying for it off and on last year then took the NASM-CPT test. Now I'm back to studying for the CSCS and plan to take it toward the end of this year. It entails a lot more anatomical knowledge than other certifications (except for ACSM), so a background of anatomy/biology classes, while not required, would be helpful.
Becky
The certification is geared toward people who want to train athletes rather than the general population, however, it is considered fairly prestigious. I started studying for it off and on last year then took the NASM-CPT test. Now I'm back to studying for the CSCS and plan to take it toward the end of this year. It entails a lot more anatomical knowledge than other certifications (except for ACSM), so a background of anatomy/biology classes, while not required, would be helpful.
Becky
Becky is right. The reason I thought you needed a degree in a related or medical field is because I believe my husband had to prove his medical degree before he was eligible to take the exam (of course this was more than a few years ago and things have obviously changed). I still plan on taking it, as well as (hopefully) the Exercise Specialist cert from ACSM.
Carolyn
Carolyn
Clarissa
Cathlete
Thanks again! SOunds tough. I may need to research a bit more...
By the way, how much is it to take it? The website info is confusing to me...do you pay for initial registration and THEN also for the test(s)?? Please let me know if you have any idea! I need to budget for this..Thank you!
Clarissa
By the way, how much is it to take it? The website info is confusing to me...do you pay for initial registration and THEN also for the test(s)?? Please let me know if you have any idea! I need to budget for this..Thank you!
Clarissa
Here's a link to the cost breakdown of the test in pencil/paper format versus computer-based. http://www.nsca-cc.org/cscs/cost.html If you are an NSCA member (which costs $120/year), the test is $120 cheaper than if you aren't. If you plan to buy the study materials, the membership is a good idea since it will save you money on materials. Overall, between membership, materials and the computer-based test, I plan to spend $800 total. Sorta pricey but worth it in the long run if it gets you more money in your job.
ETA: You don't have to be a member or buy any study materials to take the test. You could theoretically spend just $380 for the pencil/paper exam or $430 for the computer exam as a non-member.
ETA: You don't have to be a member or buy any study materials to take the test. You could theoretically spend just $380 for the pencil/paper exam or $430 for the computer exam as a non-member.