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Strength Coach Certification
What you'll learn
Strength training is an essential component to achieving overall health and athletic competitiveness. Gain the foundational knowledge necessary to become certified by the National Council on Strength and Fitness with this Strength Coach Certification microcredential. You will understand functional anatomy and biomechanics, muscle physiology and body composition. You will learn how to successfully work with clients and also gain business skills to help you manage your program in a gym or fitness facility or to potentially run your own training business. NCSF certification exams are administered on campus as part of the coursework. Upon completion, you will earn the Strength and Conditioning Coach certification. Take this microcredential alone or work toward related certifications with the Personal Trainer and Sports Nutrition microcredentials. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for training positions.
Microcredential course requirements
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This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.