NSCA Personal Training & Sports Conditioning Course

Duration: 7 Weeks

NSCA certified

Globally recognised credential from the world's leading strength & conditioning body.

Hybrid delivery

Flexible online theory paired with immersive offline practical training.

Expert faculty

NSCA-certified coaches with professional coaching experience.

Course curriculum

Personal training & sports conditioning — full programme
7 weeks
3 modules
56 hours
1

Foundation module

Online theory sessions — 5 weekends
TopicHrsContent overviewMode
Overview of human body systems 9 Muscular, neuromuscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems Online
Introduction to biomechanics 6 Biomechanics of resistance exercises Online
Introduction to bioenergetics 6 Bioenergetics of exercise and training Online
Testing and assessment 3 Client consultation, fitness testing and administration Online
Adaptations to exercise 6 Responses and adaptations to aerobic endurance and resistance training Online
2

Practical module

Offline practical sessions — registered University campus
TopicHrsContent overviewMode
Resistance training 10 Resistance training exercises, demonstration and performance Offline
Speed and agility 5 Introduction to speed and agility training exercises Offline
Plyometric training 5 Introduction to plyometric training exercises Offline
Olympic weightlifting 5 Introduction to Olympic weightlifting — snatch, clean and jerk Offline
3

Exam and assessment

Online certification examination
TopicHrsContent overviewMode
Online MCQ exam and viva — Assesses learning across all certification content areas Online
Programme summary
7Total weeks
56Contact hrs
3Modules
HybridDelivery