Credentials / International Youth Coaching Association

IYCA Youth Athletic Assessment Specialist 2.0

YAAScertificationverifiedby International Youth Coaching Association· Compare
Verified: this record was checked against its official source. Last verified 2026-09-03. 6 sources on file.

At a glance

Credential type
certification
Status
active
Target professional
Fitness professionals and coaches programming for or training young athletes
Country
unknown
Official page
https://iyca.org/athletic-assessment
Recertification page
unknown
Categories
Youth Performance, Movement Assessment, Professional Development, 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
High school diploma or equivalent
Degree required
no
Experience
unknown
CPR/AED
unknown
Other prerequisites
Prerequisites stated: "You must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent." No other prerequisites listed.

About 20% of the exam is based on scientific information deemed vital for high-quality coaches. Program is online and open internationally; all materials are in English.

Examination

Format
Online exam taken through the IYCA account; primarily multiple-choice
Online exam
yes
Testing center
unknown
Length
120 minutes
Questions
55
Passing score
70%
Attempts included
1
Retake policy
One attempt to pass is included; must test within 365 days of enrollment. If you do not pass, a retest can be purchased for $50.

Initial certification costs

$50
exam retake fee
  • $299.95 — YAAS 2.0 certification enrollment (online course + exam; no additional fee to take the test)

Renewal & CEU requirements

Recertification required
no
CEU unit system
unknown
Ethics requirement
unknown
CPR/AED at renewal
unknown
Deadline rule
unknown

IYCA states in its FAQ CEU policy that IYCA certificates no longer require CEUs and do not expire, so no recertification or renewal cycle applies to the YAAS credential. Course access is lifetime.

Pathway

What this credential requires

All of:
  • AgeAt least 18 years of age
  • EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent

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Sources (6)

Latest verification activity: initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-07) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-06) · initial verification → confirmed (2026-09-04) · reverification → confirmed (2026-09-03)

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