Personal Trainer Program

Welcome to the Personal Trainer Program

The National Strength and Conditioning Association is dedicated to providing fitness coaches and personal trainers with the the resources and services to be successful. The Personal Trainer Program is intended to educate and train professionals working with a wide range of clients to improve their fitness levels.

A coaching path has been created that leads to becoming a Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS), intended for a personal trainer that is interested in improving the health and fitness needs of clients afflicted by health conditions. The NSCA prioritizes fitness initiatives by serving as a partner in the National Activity Plan and holding the annual Personal Trainer Conference and Youth Training Symposium. NSCA-Certified Personal Trainers, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, and other health and fitness practitioners will be empowered by the Personal Training Program.

If you have questions about the Personal Trainer Program, please contact the NSCA's Education department.

The NSCA thanks the Lead Sponsor of the Personal Trainer Program, EAS Sports Nutrition 

Related Links

• NSCA Performance Center 
• Coaching Strength and Conditioning 
• Performance Team 

The following resources are excellent tools for the practicing fitness professional.

• NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training, 2nd Edition
• NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines 
• NSCA Position Stand on Youth Resistance Training 
• NSCA Position Stand on Androgens and Human Growth Hormone 
• Strength and Conditioning Course in partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations 
• NSCA Training Load Chart (refer to this chart for making 1-repetition max calculations)
• Basics of Strength and Conditioning Manual

The NSCA thanks the Lead Sponsor of the Personal Trainer Program, EAS Sports Nutrition 

Connect with other personal trainers. The NSCA Forums are open to members for the following categories:

• Personal Trainers
• Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Youth
• Special Populations
• Nutrition and Metabolism

Join the discussion now

The NSCA thanks the Lead Sponsor of the Personal Trainer Program, EAS Sports Nutrition 

The NSCA is proud to present awards that recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their chosen profession. Follow the links below for more details and past winners of awards in the fitness coaching industry.

Annual Awards

• Personal Trainer of the Year 
• Sports Medicine/Rehabilitation Specialist 
• Other Annual Awards 

Career Awards

• Boyd Epley Award for Lifetime Achievement 
• Alvin Roy Award for Career Achievement 

Special Recognition Awards

• Strength of America Award 
• NSCA Impact Award 
• President's Award 
• Other Special Recognition Awards  

The NSCA thanks the Lead Sponsor of the Personal Trainer Program, EAS Sports Nutrition