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What this credential requires
All of:
- CPR/AEDCurrent CPR/AED certification
- ExperienceMinimum 250 hours of related practical experience
One of:
- EducationBachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in Exercise Science or a related field
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- LicenseCurrent physical therapist license
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- LicenseCurrent physical therapist assistant license
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- LicenseCurrent athletic trainer license
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- LicenseCurrent registered dietitian credential/license
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- CertificationNSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
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- 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.
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