[SirJamesAlot]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

They should add additional certs or distinctions to combat that, then.

They already have two, which go above and beyond the cscs.

http://www.nsca-lift.org/education/nscacoachdist.shtml

http://www.nsca-lift.org/education/nscaregcoach.shtml


Rather than increase the requirements for the CSCS, which would call into question the qualifications of those who were grandfathered in, they should add a higher level cert in addition to the CSCS.

good point, and I know they've been trying do that also, with CP or registered; they also have their CSCS or CPT w./ distinction.

I personally feel that if they will increase the requirements, they should also regulate who gets grandfathered in. Should personal trainers get grandfathered in when they don't work with athletes? Should a PT or PTA get grandfathered in who work in an acute clinical setting? I'm working with athletes now on with a BS, but should I get grandfathered in because I'm not in a high school, collegiate or professional setting?

I was hoping for a response by the OP to see what his/her goals were for obtaining the CSCS, and why it's so important to enter the job market with it. In many ways, all you need is a PT or PTA license to work with athletes. I know here in NE WI, most strength job are taken by licensed individuals without the CSCS.