Educational Resources
The NSCA offers a broad array of educational resources. These include NSCA programs and events as well as products.
NSCA Position Statements—Specific position statements on controversial topics offer key advice that will help advance athletic development, success, and safety.
Combating Anabolic Steroid Abuse—This packet is designed to help high school coaches and administrators combat anabolic steroid abuse among athletes. Free download.
NSCA Conferences and Clinics—The best way to learn the latest research, techniques, and breakthrough performance methods used by top professionals throughout the world. Not only are these conferences outstanding educational resources, but they’re the best way to network for job opportunities and advance your career.
NSCA Journals—The NSCA publishes the finest publications in the strength and conditioning field. Our exceptional journals give thought provoking accounts of people, programs, and issues important to the strength and conditioning professional.
Educational Recognition Program—The Educational Recognition Program (ERP) is offered to regional accredited academic institutions of higher education. Acceptance into the ERP means that your academic institution’s educational program in strength and conditioning has met the guidelines set by the NSCA. This recognition is good for three years. It specifically provides recognition from the NSCA that the institution has met, and continues to meet, minimal requirements, and emphasizes anaerobic conditioning and training within the specified curriculum.
NSCA Speaker Resource Network—The NSCA is the foremost educational source for strength and conditioning information. One of the ways the NSCA spreads this information is through the NSCA Speaker Resource Network. The Network is made up of over 200 NSCA members who are experts in their field. NSCA speakers are located across the nation and are available to present a wide range of topics including: working with special populations, training athletes, injury prevention, and more! Contact the NSCA National Office to find a speaker in your area.
Related Organizations
National Athletic Trainers’ Association—The mission of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association is to enhance the quality of health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity, and to advance the profession of athletic training through education and research in the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries.
National Collegiate Athletic Association—The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the organization through which the nation’s colleges and universities speak and act on athletics matters at the national level. It is a voluntary association of more than 1,200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals devoted to the sound administration of intercollegiate athletics.
USA Volleyball—USA Volleyball is the national governing body for the sport of volleyball in the United States and is recognized by the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association—SGMA is the North American trade association of nearly 2500 manufacturers and national brand distributors of sports apparel, athletic footwear, fitness and sporting goods equipment. Founded in 1906, SGMA’s primary mission is to promote sports, recreation and fitness, and to foster market growth.
P.E.4LIFE—P.E.4LIFE is a national, non-profit advocacy organization that serves as the collective voice for promoting quality, daily physical education programs for America’s youth.
Products
| Coaches’ Guides—Essential reading material and library stock for every coach, athlete, personal trainer, and strength training professional. Each Guide is a topic specific compilation of previously published articles from the NSCA’s professional journal, Strength and Conditioning Journal. Each Guide includes fundamental information regarding topics such as program design, physiology, kinesiology, sample workout programs, facility design, safety, flexibility, tests and measurements, periodization and sample programs. |
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| Videos—This multi-media package combines video, exercise checklists, and posters to outline the specific steps of exercise execution all qualified coaches and instructors should know. Designed to assist you in teaching the entire exercise process properly and to recognize common errors in technique. A must for the professional who teaches classes, coaches teams, or trains individuals in the basics of strength training. |
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| Article Index—The NSCA article index provides a listing of all articles and columns that have been printed in the Association's professional journal, Strength and Conditioning Journal. | Full Index |
| Textbooks and Manuals—The NSCA offers a number of textbooks and manuals written specifically for the fitness professional. |
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