Strength and Conditioning

Visit the National Strength and Conditioning website (https://www.nsca.com/), the National High School Strength and Conditioning Association (https://nhssca.us/), as well as the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach’s Association website (https://www.cscca.org/) and peruse through the content. Share with the class via this discussion board your thoughts on each. Use the bullet points as talking points:

*Compare and contrast each organization’s mission statement/philosophy. What are the main differences? Are there any?

*Share various clinics/conferences/seminars that might be coming up from each organization? Is there anything local? What is the incentive to attend any of these organizations’ clinics/conferences/seminars?

*How many certifications does each organization have? Describe and share the purpose of a single certification from EACH. What is required to sit for the exam of each? What type of professional would want these specific certifications and why?

*Discuss the history and how each organization started. Which one was established first? When? Which organization, in your opinion, is promoting the field of strength and conditioning more efficiently?

*What type of memberships exist in the organizations? Which membership of a specific organization do you think would be best for you? Discuss the pros and cons of this particular membership.