The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, founded in 1978 as a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit dedicated to advancing strength and conditioning research and education through cutting-edge publications, certifications, and continuing education. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the NSCA serves as the global leader providing industry-leading education and certifications to improve athletic performance and fitness for all.
The NSCA exists to empower a community of more than 60,000 members and certified professionals worldwide who serve as researchers, educators, strength and conditioning coaches, performance and sport scientists, personal trainers, tactical professionals, and related roles. The organization disseminates evidence-based knowledge through industry-leading certifications including the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), research journals, career development services, networking opportunities, and continuing education programs. The NSCA provides a wide variety of resources designed to strengthen, build, advance, and unify the strength and conditioning profession, serving members, the fitness industry, general public, and media.
The association operates NSCA TV, streaming exclusive videos, educational resources, and live events accessible on multiple devices, featuring the most respected collection of strength and conditioning videos in the world. The NSCA hosts major events including the annual NSCA National Conference and Tactical Annual Training for military, police, fire, and other tactical professionals. The organization maintains active social media presence with 141K Instagram followers and operates the top jobs platform for strength and conditioning careers worldwide.
