Career Details

Sports Conditioning Specialty Certification

Description

Our Sports Conditioning Specialty Certification is intended for anyone within or outside the fitness industry interested in programs that help people improve their athletic performance. That could mean high school or community league athletic coaches who want their players to grow faster and stronger, first responders who need to improve their endurance, or fitness professionals preparing clients for a sports season or a personal goal.

Certifying Organization

American Council on Exercise

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

AFAA Challenge Exam

Certifying Organization

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Certifying Organization

National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certification Commission

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Certified Horsemanship Association

Type

C - Specialty

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