Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS)
National Strength and Conditioning Association
The NSCA Certified Performance & Sport Scientist® (CPSS®) is the ultimate credential for professionals driving success in individual and team sports performance. As a CPSS, you’ll collaborate with athletes, coaches, and performance teams to optimize training, enhance recovery, and decrease injury risk using scientific, data-driven approaches.
Cost
Application Fee*: $25 Member Exam Registration: $340 Non-member Exam Registration: $475 (*The non-refundable application fee will be applied toward your exam registration fee once your application is approved. Exam preparation materials not included in registration.)Show moreShow less
Format
Hybrid
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Detailed information about this program
Earning your CPSS puts you at the forefront of science-driven performance, positioning you to excel in environments where data fuels results. Certified Performance & Sport Scientists collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to enhance performance through needs analyses, tailored program design, and context-specific adaptations. Whether working in high-performance sports, tactical units, or research settings, you’ll apply advanced skills to optimize training, monitor progress, and build resilience. As a sport science professional, your scientific processes ensure recommendations are evidence-based and built for impact. The CPSS is ideal for: sport scientists, tactical performance leaders, and innovative practitioners ready to elevate their careers with research-backed strategies. The CPSS is often preferred or required for roles such as: - Sport Science Coordinator or Manager - Human Performance Lead - Director of Sport Science or Athletic Performance - Director of Sport Performance and Analytics - Senior Director of Health and Performance - Senior Research Scientist (Biomechanist, Physiologist, or Data Scientist)
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