Credentials / International Youth Coaching Association
IYCA High School Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 4 sources on file.
At a glance
Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Coaches working with high school athletes
Country
unknown
Official page
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Speed & Agility, Youth Performance, Mobility, Olympic Weightlifting, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Performance
Accreditation
No accreditation on record — status unknown. Absence of a claim is recorded honestly rather than guessed.
Eligibility & examination
Eligibility
Minimum age
18
Education
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Degree required
no
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
"You will need some background in exercise science" to understand the scientific concepts (~20% of the exam) and pass; materials/exam are in English only
FAQ states: "Yes. You must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent." No prior certification required; open to international candidates.
Examination
Format
Online exam taken from home; 100 questions, primarily multiple-choice
Online exam
yes
Testing center
no
Length
120 minutes
Questions
100
Passing score
75%
Attempts included
1
Retake policy
One attempt included; must test within 365 days of enrollment. If you do not pass, you can purchase a retest for $50.
Initial certification costs
$50
exam retake fee
- $269.95 — HSSCS digital certification course access
- $299.95 — Stated 'get started for just $299.95' on same page
Renewal & CEU requirements
Renewal requirements not yet researched for this credential.
Pathway
What this credential requires
All of:
- AgeAt least 18 years of age
- EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent
Sources (4)
- IYCA Educationtier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-03
- IYCA Store | Youth Fitness Certifications & Coaching Coursestier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-03
- High School Strength Coach Specialist | IYCAtier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-03
- https://iyca.org/store/tier 1 primaryofficial recertification handbook · retrieved 2026-09-04
Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-03)
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