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Strength and Conditioning Coach CertifiedSCCC

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What this credential requires

All of:
  • EducationBachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • CPR/AEDCurrent CPR/AED certification valid on the examination date
  • CertificationCurrent First Aid certification valid on the examination date
One of:
  • OtherCurrently practicing as a full-time collegiate or professional strength and conditioning coach
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  • OtherStudent preparing to become a collegiate or professional strength and conditioning coach
One of:
  • ExperienceSuccessfully complete a 640-hour CSCCa-approved practicum/internship with an approved mentor
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  • ExperienceAt least 6 years of full-time collegiate or professional strength and conditioning coaching experience
One of:
  • EducationAcademic credit in Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics or Kinesiology, and Nutrition
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  • EducationBachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology from a qualifying CAAHEP/CASCE-accredited program

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