Certified Special Population Specialist
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Accreditation
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Renewal & CEU requirements
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Pathway
What this credential requires
- CPR/AEDCurrent CPR/AED certification
- ExperienceMinimum 250 hours of related practical experience
- EducationBachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Exercise Science or a related field
- LicenseCurrent physical therapist license
- LicenseCurrent physical therapist assistant license
- LicenseCurrent athletic trainer license
- LicenseCurrent registered dietitian credential/license
- CertificationNSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
- CertificationCurrent NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification
Formal prerequisite: NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) — source · verified 2026-09-06. Formal prerequisite: Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) — source · verified 2026-09-06. Formal prerequisite: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) — source · verified 2026-09-06.
Sources (3)
- Certified Special Population Specialisttier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-02
- Accredited Certificationstier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-02
- https://www.nsca.com/certification/csps/csps-exam-prerequisites/tier 1 primaryofficial provider page · retrieved 2026-09-06
Latest verification activity: source check failed → could_not_verify (2026-10-03) · source check failed → could_not_verify (2026-10-03) · source check failed → could_not_verify (2026-10-03) · source check failed → could_not_verify (2026-09-07) · source check failed → could_not_verify (2026-09-07)
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