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nsca resources the nsca certification commission as the certifying body of the national strength and conditioning association nsca the nsca certification commission offers two distinctive credentialing programs the certified strength and conditioning specialist cscs® credential is the certification of choice for professionals who design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for athletes whereas the nsca-certified personal trainer nsca-cpt® credential is an ideal certification program for those who train active and sedentary clients in one-on-one situations the nsca certification commission s prestigious cscs® and ncsa-cpt® certifications are the only nationally accredited certification programs in the fitness industry they are also the only fitness-related credentials to earn recognition by the national skill standards board to earn one of these internationally recognized certifications candidates must pass a rigorous examination administered by an independent examination service earning one of these highly respected credentials could significantly expand your career and income opportunities the products in this section will help you get started the primary preparation source for the nsca-certified personal trainer® examination nsca s essentials of personal training is the ideal authoritative resource for personal trainers health and fitness instructors exercise scientists and other fitness professionals as well as the primary preparation source for the nscacertified personal trainer® examination the text provides in-depth coverage of the knowledge skills and abilities required of personal trainers special coverage is given to exercise technique including teaching approaches involving freeweight and machine exercises cardiovascular activities flexibility and speed training more than 240 full-color photographs clearly illustrate proper technique the text also offers program designs for the typically healthy client as well as for those clients presenting unique challenges to the personal trainer nsca s essentials of personal training roger w earle cscs d nsca-cpt d and thomas r baechle edd cscs d nsca-cpt d editors ©2004 · hardback · 688 pp isbn 978-0-7360-0015-4 $75.00 98.50 cdn £49.00 uk 73.50 euro $151.00 nz one of the most comprehensive resources on strength training and conditioning the primary preparation source for the nsca certified strength and conditioning specialist® exam essentials of strength training and conditioning second edition explores the scientific principles concepts and theories of strength training and conditioning as well as their practical applications to athletic performance with over 300 full-color photographs it is the most comprehensive reference available for strength and conditioning professionals each chapter provides an overview of an important aspect of strength and conditioning and includes chapter objectives application boxes key points key terms study questions and questions requiring practical application of key concepts essentials of strength training and conditioning second edition thomas r baechle edd cscs d nsca-cpt d and roger w earle cscs d nsca-cpt d editors ©2000 · hardback · 672 pp isbn 978-0-7360-0089-5 $75.00 103.50 cdn £49.00 uk 73.50 euro $151.00 nz ancillaries all ancillary materials are free to course adopters graphics package features more than 500 full-color illustrations art and photos from the text delivered on cd-rom it also includes tables and key concepts and a complete lecture-discussion outline is presented for each chapter graphics package for essentials of strength training and conditioning second edition ©2002 · 2 cd-roms for windows · isbn 978-0-7360-4223-9 $295.00 406.95 cdn £235.00 uk incl vat 352.50 euro $619.50 nz 800 747-4457 us · 800 465-7301 cdn · 44 0 113-255-5665 uk · 09 448-1207 nz 37

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