NSCA Fellowship Guidelines

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Fellows are an accomplished group of professionals whose frequent and sustained contributions to the profession have promoted the goals and activities of the NSCA. Fellowship is intended to promote excellence and leadership within the NSCA by recognizing high standards and extraordinary professional development. Since continued service to the NSCA is essential to the organization's growth, all successful candidates will have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the mission of the NSCA. While service to other organizations and the broader sport science/sports medicine community is recognized, individuals who are applying for NSCA Fellowship must demonstrate a deep and on-going interest in the long-term goals and activities of our organization. Through an application process, Fellows are awarded the esteemed FNSCA title (Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association). This designation reflects the professional stature of the Fellow and his/her record of valuable contributions to the NSCA.

Fellowship Criteria

Absolute requirements

Shall have earned a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in kinesiology, exercise science, physical therapy, athletic training, nutrition, physical education, or a health-related field.
Shall have been a NSCA member for a total of at least ten years including the last five years immediately prior to applying for Fellowship.
Shall have attended at least seven NSCA Annual Conferences in the past ten years. At least five of these conferences must be the NSCA National Conference & Exhibition. Other annual conferences are the NSCA Personal Trainers Conference, NSCA Sport-Specific Training Conference, and NSCA Performance Symposia.
Shall have received a letter of recommendation from two NSCA Fellows.
Shall have submitted one curriculum vita that consists of distinguished professional service and contributions to the NSCA using the headings listed in Section II below and meeting the requirement for professional contributions (125 points).
Shall have answered the question in Section III.
Shall have paid a $100 one-time lifetime application fee.
Individuals who do not meet these requirements may appeal to the NSCA Fellowship Committee for an exemption due to extraordinary circumstances.

Requirement for Professional Contributions

In addition to the aforementioned absolute requirements, candidates shall have demonstrated an exemplary record of service and leadership to the NSCA. This requirement can only be met by combining points from at least three of the following five categories to total at least 125 points.

NSCA Publications and Reviews. (Maximum of 75 points from this category)

Authored or co-authored JSCR (or JASSR) article (3 points/article)
Authored or co-authored SCJ (or SC, NSCAJ) featured article (3 points/article)
Authored or co-authored SCJ (or SC) column (1 point/article)
Authored or co-authored NSCA's Performance Training Journal article (2 points/article)
Authored or co-authored NSCA position statements (4 points/paper)
Authored or co-authored chapter in a NSCA book (3 points/chapter)
Editor-in-Chief, JSCR or SCJ (4 points/year)
Associate or Assistant Editor-in-Chief, JSCR or SCJ (3 points/year)
Editorial board member, JSCR (2 points/year)
Editorial board member, SCJ (2 points/year)
Reviewed manuscripts for JSCR or SCJ (1 point/3 manuscripts)
Abstract reviewer or judge for NSCA National Conference & Exhibition (1 point/year)
Authored or co-authored NSCA 'Hot Topics' (1 point/article)

NSCA Professional Presentations (maximum of 75 points from this category)

Featured presentation (presenter or co-presenter) at NSCA National Conference & Exhibition(2 points/presentation)
Abstract presentation (presenter or co-author of an oral or poster) at NSCA National Conference & Exhibition (1 point/presentation)
From the field presentation (presenter or co-presenter) at NSCA National Conference & Exhibition(1 point/presentation)
Presentation (presenter or co-presenter) at NSCA Sport-Specific Conference (2 points/presentation)
Presentation (presenter of co-presenter) at NSCA Personal Trainers Conference (2 points/presentation)
Presentation (presenter or co-presenter) at NSCA State or Regional Conference (1 point/presentation)
Presentation (presenter or co-presenter) at NSCA-CSCS or NSCA-CPT symposia (1 points/presentation)
Presentation (presenter or co-presenter) at NSCA jointly-sponsored Conference (1 point/presentation)
Presentation(presenter or co-presenter) at the NSCA Performance Symposia (1 point/presentation)

NSCA Professional Service (Maximum of 75 points from this category)

Completed a full year of service as NSCA President (4 points/year)
Completed a full year of service on the NSCA Board of Directors (3 points/year)
Completed a full year of service as NSCF President (3 points/year)
Completed a full year of service on the NSCF Board of Directors (2 points/year)
Completed a full year of service as Chair of a NSCA National Committee, including the NSCA Certification Executive Council (3 points/year)
Completed a full year of service as a member of a NSCA National Committee, including the NSCA Certification Executive Council (2 points/year)
Completed a full year of service as a Chair of a NSCA Special Interest Group (2 points/year)
Completed a full year of service as a member of a NSCA Special Interest Group Executive Council (1 point/year)
Completed a full year of service as NSCA state/provincial director (2 points/year)
Completed a full year of service as NSCA regional director (2 points/year)
Completed a full term of service on a NSCA (including NSCA Certification) standing, ad-hoc, or sub-committee (1 point/committee)
Served as NSCA Educational Recognition Program (ERP) Site Coordinator or Sponsor (1 point/3-year recognition period)

NSCA Certifications and Distinctions (Maximum of 25 points from this category)

Currently NSCA-CSCS certified (10 points)
Currently NSCA-CPT certified (8 points)
Currently recognized as a NSCA Coach Practitioner (6 points)
Hosted a NSCA CSCS and/or a CPT certification exam (2 points/exam hosted)

Other Professional Services (Maximum of 25 points from this category)

Authored, co-authored, Edited or Co-Edited a book related to fitness, sports medicine, or nutrition (5 points/book)
Authored or co-authored a peer-reviewed article related to fitness, sports medicine, or nutrition, in a national or international publication (2 points/article)
Authored or co-authored a chapter related to fitness, sports medicine, or nutrition (2 points/chapter)

Discussion Question

Discuss how you will continue your commitment to the NSCA if advanced to Fellow status. Be sure to include any information regarding your commitment to the mission of the NSCA that was not adequately covered in this application. Limit your answer to 250 words.

All application materials should be emailed to Kim Dixon (kdixon@nsca-lift.org) at the NSCA National Headquarters. The $100 one time fee should be sent via U.S. mail to:

NSCA
Attn. Kim Dixon
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, Co 80906- 4000

The Fellow deadline for review is Nov 1^st & May 1^st.

The list below contains the names of all current NSCA Fellows. The BOLD names comprise the Fellow Review Committee and are therefore precluded from writing letters of recommendation

Dr. Lee E. Brown, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Terry Housh, FNSCA
Mr. Juan Carlos Santana, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Joel Cramer, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Jeff Chandler, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Donald A. Chu, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Bruce W. Craig, FNSCA Chairperson
Dr. Avery Faigenbaum, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Andrew C. Fry, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. G. Gregory Haff, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Jay Hoffman, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Mike Greenwood, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. William J. Kraemer, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. Jeff McBride, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. Dave Pearson, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Mike Stone, FNSCA
Dr. Jeff Stout, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. N. Travis Triplett, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Mr. Dan Wathen, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Larry Weiss, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Mr. Bill Allerheiligen, MS, CSCS,*D; NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Mr. Boyd Epley, MEd, MSCC, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. Steven J. Fleck, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. John Garhammer, PhD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, FNSCA
Mr. John F. Graham, MS, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Mr. Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. L. Perry Koziris, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Brian Schilling, PhD, CSCS, FNSCA
Mrs. Meg Stone, MA, FNSCA
Mr. John Taylor, MS, CSCS,*D, FNSCA
Dr. Patrick S. Hagerman, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA
Dr. William R. Holcomb, CSCS*D, FNSCA
Dr. Anthony A. Abbott, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, FNSCA
Dr. Jose Antonio, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. Richard A. Borden, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. Jared W. Coburn, CSCS, *D, FNSCA
Dr. Joan M. Eckerson, CSCS, FNSCA
Dr. Robert Newton, CSCS, *D, FNSCA
Mr. Michael Nitka, MS, CSCS, *D, FNSCA
Mr. Bruno Pauletto, MS, CSCS, FNSCA
Mr. Mark Roozen, MEd, CSCS*D, FNSCA
Mr. David Sandler, MS, CSCS*D, FNSCA
Dr. Joseph P. Weir, FNSCA

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