CSCCa SCCC Certification
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- NCCA-approved strength and conditioning certification
- Requires college degree and CPR/AED certification
- Includes 640-hour practicum or internship program, a written certification exam, and a practical exam before a panel
- Participants must be current strength and conditioning coaches or students studying to be coaches
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Extensive program
- Highly regarded certification in strength and conditioning
- NCCA-accredited
What Needs Improvement...
- Extremely stringent requirements
- Expensive
- Cannot hold dual certifications in other fields
Specs
| Requirements | CPR/AED license\, college degree\, current strength and conditioning coach or student |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | NCCA |
Summary
One of the most stringent certification programs in the field of collegiate strength and conditioning is the SCCC, provided by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association. The certification has a three-pronged approach to its certification: a 640-hour internship, plus a written and practical exam. In addition, the certification is available only to current strength and conditioning coaches, or students studying to become coaches.
