Canadian Strength and
Conditioning Professional Academic

The Certified Strength and Conditioning Professional (CSCP) (Academic) designation recognizes a past strength and conditioning professional who is currently not practicing and has progressed into teaching or research within the strength and conditioning domain.

To achieve the CSCP Academic designation, candidates must have met the minimum knowledge requirements set forth below. This certification signifies that the individual possess advanced knowledge in strength and conditioning while advancing the field in terms of teaching, research, or within an academic role.

Requirements

  • CSCA Member and currently not practicing as a strength and conditioning coach
  • Employed within a University, College, Technical School, or industry collaborator
  • Has taught minimum 1 Exercise Science based course within the past year OR has taught minimum 1 lab section from an Exercise Science based course within the past year OR published minimum 1 Exercise Science research article within a peer-reviewed journal

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apply for CSCP Academic?

Resources

Competency Review Framework

CSCP Mentorship Guide

Choose a Certification Level

CSCP1

Level 1

Foundational coaching competence, typically within the first five years of practice.

CSCP2

Level 2

10 years of experience, giving back through mentorship of newer coaches.

COMING SOON!

CSCP3

Level 3

20 years of experience and a graduate degree — coming soon.

COMING SOON!

CSCPa

Academic

For educators and researchers advancing the field — coming soon.