8/5/2019 NSCA Tools and Resources

NSCA Tools and Resources

In support of your professional growth, the NSCA provides members evidenced-based tools and resources. Stay ahead of the rest and promote best
practices through these carefully-selected resources.

Basics of
Program Design Strength and
Trainer Tips
Essentials Conditioning
Manual

Member Only Member Only Member Only

Use these resources to design customized
programs for clients and athletes.
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and-resources/program-design-
essentials/)
These infographic handouts help you
educate your clients and athletes on topics
of interest and set you apart as a
professional.
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and-resources/trainer-tips/)
The manual covers the basic principles
and movement fundamentals that should
be included in every strength and
conditioning program.
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(https://www.nsca.com/education/tools-
and-resources/basics-of-strength-and-

Warmup and Finisher One-Sheet Resources

Thanks to Volt Athletic for providing these helpful primer and finisher routines. For additional content, check out Volt Athletics
(http://www.voltathletics.com/#home-1).

Bodyweight Dynamic Warm-Up (PDF) Dynamic Warm-Up (PDF) Squat Mobility Primer (PDF)
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Rotator Cuff Injury Mitigation Primer (PDF) Grip Strength Finisher (PDF) Core Finisher: Level 1 (PDF)
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Upper-Body Mobility Finisher (PDF)

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body_mobility_finisher.pdf)

NSCA Position Government Anti-Doping

Statements Resources Resources

View all NSCA position statements and The NSCA is proud to offer these The NSCA is committed to providing
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Tools and Resources information about anti-doping
and their dependents.

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Client and Athlete Forms

Personal Training Contract/Agreement (PDF) The Attitudinal Assessment (PDF) Client Assessment Form (PDF)
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Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability NSCA Training Load Chart (PDF) Physician's Referral Form Pertaining to a
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Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Program (PDF)
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Health/Medical Questionnaire (PDF)

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High School Coaching Resources

High School Coaches High School Athletic National Federation of High

Resources
Why Your High School Needs a Qualified
Strength and Conditioning Professional
Learn More
(https://www.nsca.com/education/high-
school-coaches-resources/)
Director Resources Schools Learning Center -
View NSCA's collection of resources that Strength and Conditioning
provide Athletic Directors information to
National Federation of High Schools
help them communicate why your school
Learning Center - Strength and
needs a qualified strength and conditioning
Conditioning Course
coach.

Learn More
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school-athletic-directors-resources/)

Additional Resources
NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards and Guidelines NSCA Performance Center Policies and Procedures (Doc)
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procedures_082015-1.doc)

The Inter-Association Task Force for Preventing Sudden Death in Collegiate The Inter-Association Task Force for Preventing Sudden Death in Secondary
Conditioning Sessions: Best Practices Recommendations (PDF) School Athletics Programs: Best Practices Recommendations (PDF)
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consensusstatement-2.pdf) death-secondary-school.pdf)

NSCA's Endorsement of the NCAA's "Mental Health Best Practices" (PDF) USADA Coach's Advantage Program (https://www.nsca.com/education/tools-
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