Physical EDGE Presents...
Certified Strength & Conditioning Educator (CSCE)
Empower your staff to lead safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate strength training programs in K–12 settings. This hybrid, NSCA-aligned certification includes 16 contact hours (1.5‑hour modules) delivered via online and in-person workshops, plus instructor-led practice and peer observations.
What you'll gain:
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Confidence teaching foundational lifts (e.g., squat, deadlift, overhead press)
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Ability to design age-appropriate strength cycles and perform movement screenings
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Mastery of pedagogical methods such as modeling, scaffolding, and differentiated instruction
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Strategies to leverage strength training for improved mental health—boosting confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation ¹
A capstone project with peer-reviewed lesson plans, plus a certification exam, ensures your team is ready to take the weight room by storm.
Program Summary
Our Physical Education Certification in Strength and Conditioning is a comprehensive, evidence-based program designed for educators, coaches, and fitness professionals seeking to improve muscular development and promote long-term physical engagement within school settings.
Rooted in the latest NSCA guidelines and aligned with national physical education standards, the certification prepares participants to lead safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate strength and conditioning programs. The curriculum also emphasizes evidence-based teaching strategies, classroom management, and instructional techniques proven to enhance learning outcomes in physical education environments. In addition to physical benefits, the program highlights how strength training supports mental health—boosting self-esteem, reducing anxiety, and reinforcing emotional resilience through movement¹.
School districts can sign up and we will come and instruct at your facility, with portions of the program offered via Zoom. If preferred, we have a FULLY online program as well for both School Districts staff or Individuals.
Cost
The base cost for Physical Edge’s Strength & Conditioning Certification Program is $12,000.00 for a district staff and can be completed in 16 professional development hours (typically one year). Individuals who are interested can attend our scheduled workshops throughout a year, and cost for one individual certification is $1,000.00. This program will include comprehensive training and certification, equipping you (or your district) with the skills and knowledge to effectively teach strength and conditioning at the middle and high school level.
**Please note that final pricing for a district may vary depending on factors such as school size, number of staff being certified, and any specific program adaptations required.
Customized quotes are available upon request to ensure the program meets your unique needs and goals.
Core Value Propositions
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NSCA-Aligned Curriculum
Built on the NSCA’s Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, the program ensures alignment with gold-standard professional practices and ethical training protocols.
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Evidence-Based Instruction & Pedagogy
Combines peer-reviewed exercise science with proven instructional methods, including differentiated teaching, modeling, scaffolding, and feedback, to improve engagement and learning in diverse student populations.
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Developmentally Appropriate Programming
Educators learn to design age-specific training that aligns with the NSCA’s Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) model and supports inclusive, skill-building environments for youth and adolescents.
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Injury Prevention & Movement Quality
Focuses on teaching sound biomechanics, safe progressions, and movement screening techniques to help reduce injury risk and improve motor control.
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Mental Health & Well-being
Integrates strategies to promote mental health through movement, supported by research on the emotional and cognitive benefits of resistance training in youth4.
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Practical Skill Development
Emphasizes hands-on instruction in strength training technique, program periodization, and performance monitoring applicable to both academic PE and athletic settings.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
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Apply the NSCA’s resistance training guidelines across youth and adult age groups.
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Promote student mental health and emotional well-being through strength training, using movement as a tool to enhance self-confidence, resilience, and stress management.
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Apply evidence-based teaching strategies—such as modeling, differentiated instruction, and feedback—to improve student learning, safety, and engagement in the weight room.
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Design progressive training cycles (macro-, meso-, microcycles) tailored to a variety of performance and educational goals.
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Conduct movement screenings and physical assessments using NSCA protocols.
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Instruct and cue foundational lifts (e.g., squat, deadlift, Olympic variations) with an emphasis on safety, progressions, and motor learning.
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Implement age-appropriate, inclusive strength and conditioning programs that support both academic PE standards and competitive athletics.
Key Features
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NSCA-informed curriculum based on Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning
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Aligned with National Physical Education Standards and Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) principles
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Expert instructors with NSCA-CSCS certifications delivering content through hybrid (online + in-person) instruction
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Emphasis on strength, power, endurance, mobility, and agility
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Focus on pedagogical best practices in physical education, including student-centered instruction, scaffolding, and clear progression models
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Integration of strength training strategies that support mental health, motivation, and classroom culture
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Capstone practical project and peer-reviewed lesson planning portfolio
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Final certification exam to verify content mastery and instructional readiness
Flexible, Facility-Friendly Delivery
Our in-person workshops are designed to be highly adaptable to the unique resources and spaces of each host school. Whether your facility includes a full weight room, a gymnasium, an outdoor field, or minimal equipment, our certified instructors are trained to customize the experience to your environment.
We prioritize function over form, focusing on movement quality, coaching technique, and program design principles that can be effectively delivered in a wide range of settings. Through creative programming, bodyweight alternatives, and equipment-free teaching strategies, we ensure every participant gains practical, hands-on experience, regardless of the facility’s size or inventory.
Our goal is to make strength and conditioning accessible, relevant, and realistic for every educator, so they can confidently replicate and apply what they’ve learned in their own school environments.