The AFPA Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification program presents the principles and practices of a new era of athletic training. Learn to build a conditioning program through testing and building up nine essential fitness components including power, strength, speed, quickness, coordination, agility, flexibility, local muscular endurance, and cardiovascular aerobic capacity and endurance. Next you will learn the training exercises and drills that for the development of sport-specific performance factors. Then you learn how to periodize the training program precisely for peak performance at critical points in the competitive season and how to use safe and effective reconditioning regimens to bring an athlete back from injury.

If you are currently training clients as a Certified Personal Trainer, adding the credentials of Certified Sports Conditioning Specialist will enable you to expand your services and programs to athletes and sports competition enthusiasts, as well as help to increase your earning potential!

Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Topics Include, but not limited to:

• Periodizing Training for Peak Performance
• Designing Periodized Workouts and Training Programs
• Goal Setting
• Off-season Programs
• In-Season and Multi-sport Programs
• Restoring Performance After Injury
• Future Developments in Sports Conditioning
• Mobility and Stability Testing
• Balance & Core Training
• Strength and Endurance Testing
• Movement Imbalance Training
• Strength and Endurance Exercises
• Power, Speed, and Agility Testing
• Speed and Quickness Training
• Power, Speed, and Agility Drills
• Baseline Fitness Testing for Sports
• Developing a Sports Performance Training Program
• Incorporating Sport-Specific Skills Into Training
• Creating Conditioning Drills & Designing Periodized Workouts and Training Programs for:
  • Tennis
  • Track/Cross Country
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball & More!

Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Includes:

• No travel is necessary.
• All materials & examination are sent to you at the same time - 2 Instructional Certification Textbooks, 2 Instructional DVD's, certification exam.
• Study Suggestions.
• There are no extra or added fees for course materials and examination.
• Upon successful completion and passage your certificate will read "Certified Sports Conditioning Specialist ". AFPA does not distinguish between "home study" versus "in person" certificates as both programs are equally evaluated.
• AFPA Membership packet with wallet size laminated member ID card.
• Toll-Free technical support during and after examination, or email AFPA any time.
• Access to the Members Only section on the web with job listings and career enhancement tools
• Updates on new and exciting programs to advance your career.
• Free monthly email newsletter with updates, event postings and job listings.
• Continuing Education opportunities with courses and AFPA Fitness Education Conferences.
• AFPA offers many fitness specialty and advanced certification programs when you are ready to expand you're your career options in the fitness field.

Minimum Prerequisites:

• 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic familiarity of the human anatomy and physiology.
• A valid Personal Trainer Certification, or similar thereof, is strongly recommended
• CPR not required to take examination but may be required by employer or to obtain liability insurance.

Requirements for AFPA Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification:

• Complete the online order information, mail in application or phone in your order.
• Receive and review all your materials.
• Complete the written certification exam. Written exam includes 125 short answer open ended questions and a case study.
• Complete the practical demonstration of a conditioning program for a sport of your choice. The practical demonstration may be accomplished through photographs, DVD, CD or informal VHS presentation. Detailed instructions will be included with your certification program.
• 90% is required to pass your certification exam. AFPA holds the highest level of standards.
• If you do not pass your certification examination you may retake the exam one time at no added cost.