Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
The NSCA CSCS exam certifies professionals in the scientific and practical knowledge needed to design and implement safe, effective strength and conditioning programs for athletes. It covers scientific foundations including exercise science, sports psychology, and nutrition, as well as practical application including exercise technique, program design, and testing and evaluation.
220
Questions
240 min
Time Limit
70%
To Pass
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Exam Rules
- You can skip questions and return to them later
- Flag questions for review before submitting
- No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
- Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
- 10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
- Timer auto-submits when time runs out
- Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds