National Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (NCSC)

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Description

EPI's National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) course is is the industry standard qualification for Strength & Conditioning coaches. Built on over 20 years experience of working with athletes at Rugby World Cups and Olympic Games, EPI has educated more than 5, 000 coaches from around the world.

This comprehensive course is designed for coaches, trainers, and physiotherapists aiming to elevate their expertise in athletic performance. On the NCSC course, you will learn how to use various training methods to develop different physical qualities.

Our top-selling course, the NCSC course guides you through EPI's 8-step training system and a comprehensive roadmap for your Strength & Conditioning coaching. Upon successful completion, you'll earn your National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) qualification, providing you with an internationally recognized course, implement proven training strategies, and elevate your career as an athletic development coach.

Available Course Credits

ACE 4.20 Expiring on December 31, 2025

Learning Objectives

  1. Learn EPI's 8-step-approach training system
  2. Understand how to fitness test and movement screen your athletes
  3. Identify EPI's technical models for teaching linear and multidirectional speed
  4. Identify EPI's coaching models for developing linear and multidirectional speed
  5. Learn how to enhance energy system development (ESD)
  6. Understand EPI's program design system for hypertrophy, strength and power development
  7. Learn how to implement various periodization models for beginner and advanced level athletes

Course Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course
  2. Read and sign course waiver
  3. View the course modules
  4. Download course handouts
  5. Download course manuals
  6. Take NCSC certification exam (You must score 70% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test)
  7. Print your NCSC course certificate

Course Content

Course Waiver and Materials Disclaimer
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NCSC Course: Course Introduction
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Phase 1: EPI Training System
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Phase 1: Fitness Testing
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Phase 1: Movement Screening
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Phase 1: Acceleration Speed
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Phase 1: Multidirectional Speed
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Phase 1: Olympic Weightlifting
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Phase 1: Program Design
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Phase 1: Plyometric Training
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Phase 1: Energy System Development (ESD)
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Phase 1: Linear Periodization
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Phase 1: Course Manual
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Phase 1: Course Certificate
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Phase 2: Course Introduction
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Phase 2: Olympic Weightlifting
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Phase 2: Strength & Power
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Phase 2: Recovery Methods
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Phase 2: Max Velocity Speed
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Phase 2: Evasion Skills
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Phase 2: Plyometric Training
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Phase 2: Energy System Development (ESD)
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Phase 2: Conjugate & Tactical Periodization
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Phase 2: Athlete Case Study
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Phase 2: Course Manual
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Phase 2: Course Certificate
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MCQ Exam
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Practical Exam
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EPI's National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) course is the industry standard qualification designed to elevate the expertise of coaches, trainers, and physiotherapists in the field of athletic performance.

Comprehensive Curriculum

This best-selling Strength & Conditioning qualification involves 16 hours of video content with 24 modules and 13 detailed presentations. Each presentation emphasizes a theoretical framework, a program design framework, with best practices around coaching. There is also additional reading material contained in your electronic manuals to support your lecture content. Each practical session is filmed from a coach’s perspective and emphasizes key coaching points, demonstration skills, cueing, progressions and regressions.

Real-World Application

Throughout the NCSC, you’ll engage in practical sessions that demonstrate how to apply theoretical knowledge in real coaching environments. You’ll learn how to identify and prioritize common movement errors, provide effective coaching strategies, and customize programs based on individual, and sport-specific considerations. The curriculum is designed to be adaptable, making it relevant to a wide range of populations and settings, from professional sports teams to the fitness industry client.

In-depth Lecture & Practical Sessions

The NCSC course includes a blend of lecture and practical sessions designed to provide you with a in-depth understanding of all key areas in Strength & Conditioning.

Lecture sessions include:

  • EPI system of training & methodology
  • Acceleration speed
  • Olympic lifting for sports performance
  • Program design
  • Linear periodization
  • Strength & power development
  • Advanced program design
  • Energy system development (ESD)
  • Conjugate periodization
  • Athlete case study

Practical Sessions:

  • Fitness testing and profiling
  • Movement screening and correctives
  • Linear speed
  • Olympic weightlifting
  • Plyometric training
  • Energy system development (ESD)
  • Complex training for strength & power
  • Change of direction (COD)

Certification and Career Advancement

Upon completing the course and passing the NCSC exam, you’ll earn your National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC), a qualification that distinguishes you as a leader in the strength and conditioning field. The NCSC course not only enhances your current capabilities but also opens doors for career advancement by equipping you with the skills needed to deliver high-impact coaching in any environment.

Whether you’re looking to improve your S&C knowledge, refine your coaching approach, or expand your career opportunities, the National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) qualification provides the comprehensive education and practical experience you need to excel as a S&C coach. Join the 5, 000+ elite professionals who have transformed their coaching practice and their clients' lives with the proven methodologies of the EPI Training System.

The National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) course is open to the following participants:

  • Strength & conditioning coaches
  • Sports coaches
  • Fitness instructors
  • Personal trainers
  • Physiotherapists
  • Athletic trainers

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