How hard is the CSCS exam?

The NSCA CSCS exam is difficult, with roughly ~54% of students passing on their first try. This data is from the NSCA website.

How many questions are on the CSCS exam?

The CSCS exam has 220 total questions, of which 190 are scored. You need to score at least 70 percent on all sections of the exam to earn your CSCS certificate. Note that some questions include videos of exercise that you must assess for correct technique.

Do I need to be an NSCA member to take the CSCS exam?

No, you do not need to be a member of the NSCA to take the CSCS. However, non-members must pay substantially more for the exam fee, so it's actually cheaper to become an NSCA member before purchasing your CSCS test. The NSCA company offers tons of great member services, so I highly recommend becoming a member through your NSCA account.

Do I need CPR and First Aid certifications for the NSCA CSCS?

While you do need to be CPR/AED certified, you do not need a first aid certification.

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Contents

Secrets to Passing the CSCS Exam
NSCA CSCS Exam Study Series
CSCS Scientific Foundations (Section 1) Free Practice Test Part 1
CSCS Scientific Foundations (Section 1) Free Practice Test Part 2
CSCS Scientific Foundations (Section 1) Quizzes
CSCS Practical/Applied (Section 2): Practice Test Part 1
CSCS Practical/Applied (Section 2): Practice Test Part 2
CSCS Practical/Applied (Section 2) Quizzes
CSCS Exam Tips & Tricks – How to Pass the CSCS Exam
How the CSCS Exam is Scored
Strategy for CSCS Practice Exam
Practice CSCS Test Questions Example/Walkthrough
Top four most difficult CSCS exam answers
CSCS Practice Test FAQs

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I recommend taking as many of these sample questions as you can for maximal test practice. The details matter, and these mock test questions will push the limits of your current knowledge regarding the CSCS content.

Before you begin, be sure to read through my secrets to the CSCS exam below.

Secrets to Passing the CSCS Exam

Secret #1:

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