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Download a set of sample questions of both a scientific and practical nature from the SCCC Written Certification exam.

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Books

The following books are excellent resources for preparing for the SCCC written examination. Click the link below the citation to purchase the book.

Nesser, T.W. (Ed.). (2019). The Professional's Guide to Strength and Conditioning: Safe and Effective Principles for Maximizing Athletic Performance. Provo, UT: BYU Academic Publishing.
Click here to order this textbook which was developed by the CSSCa

National Strength & Conditioning Association. 2016. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th ed., Haff, G. Gregory, and Triplett, N. Travis (eds.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
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Powers, S.K.; Howley, E.T. 2021. Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance, 11th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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Fleck, S. J., and Kraemer, W. J. 2014. Designing Resistance Training Programs, 4th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
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Manuals
Click here for 2024-25 NCAA Division I Manual

Click here for 2024-25 NCAA Division II Manual

Click here for 2024-25 NCAA Division III Manual

Articles
Click here to read CSCCa and NSCA Joint Consensus Guidelines for Transition Periods

Click here to read NCAA Fact Sheet for Coaches on Sickle Cell Trait

Click here to read The Inter-Association Task Force for Preventing Sudden Death in Collegiate Conditioning Sessions: Best Practices Recommendations

Click here to read 2023 Secondary recommendations INTERASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS PREVENTING CATASTROPHIC INJURY AND DEATH IN COLLEGIATE ATHLETES

Videos

Rhabdomyolysis: Overview and Prevention Strategies (Ron Courson, 2017)

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Proper Exercise Techniques

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Study Resources

Download a set of sample questions of both a scientific and practical nature from the SCCC Written Certification exam. Sample Questions

Books

Download a set of sample questions of both a scientific and practical nature from the SCCC Written Certification exam.

Sample Questions