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This CSCS Study guide covers all 24 chapters of the essentials of strength training and conditioning fourth edition by Gregory Haff and Travis Triplett. In my CSCS study guide below, you will find 24 separate links that will take you to each individual chapters study guide.

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FREE CSCS Study guide: 4th edition 2021

• Chapter 1: Structure and Function of Body Systems
• Chapter 2: Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise
• Chapter 3: Bioenergetics of Exercise and Training 
• Chapter 4: Endocrine Responses to Resistance 
• Chapter 5: Adaptations to Anaerobic Training Programs
• Chapter 6: Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance Training Programs
• Chapter 7: Age and Sex-Related Differences and their Implications for Resistance Exercise 
• Chapter 8: Psychology of Athletic Preparation and Performance
• Chapter 9: Basic Nutrition Factors in Health
• Chapter 10: Nutrition Strategies for Maximizing Performance
• Chapter 11: Performance-Enhancing Substances and Methods
• Chapter 12: Principles of Test Selection and Administration
• Chapter 13: Administration, Scoring, and Interpretation of Selected Tests
• Chapter 14: Warm-Up and Flexibility Training
• Chapter 15: Exercise Technique for Free Weight and Machine Training 
• Chapter 16: Exercise Technique for Alternative Modes and Nontraditional Implement Training 
• Chapter 17: Program Design for Resistance Training
• Chapter 18: Program Design and Technique for Plyometric Training
• Chapter 19: Program Design and Technique for Speed and Agility Training
• Chapter 20: Program Design and Technique for Aerobic Endurance Training
• Chapter 21: Periodization
• Chapter 22: Rehabilitation and Reconditioning
• Chapter 23: Facility Design, Layout, and Organization
• Chapter 24: Facility Policies, Procedures, and Legal Issues

FREE CSCS Practice exam for 2021

The CSCS practice test is really broken up into two separate practice tests.

The first CSCS practice test is the Scientific foundations Exam. The scientific foundations exam Consists of questions from the first two domains (out of six total) from the CSCS textbook.

• Domain 1: exercise science (74% of the questions)
• Domain 2: nutrition (26% of the questions)

The second CSCS Practice test is the practical/applied exam. The practical and applied test consists of questions from the four remaining domains of study.

• Domain 3: Exercise technique (35% of the questions)
• Domain 4: Program design (35% of the questions)
• Domain 5: Organization and administration (12% of the questions)
• Domain 6: Testing and evaluation (18% of the questions)