3 Key CSCS Concepts - Before & After You Pass the CSCS Exam
Aug 10, 2022
Edited by: Danielle Abel
Passing the CSCS exam
Passing the CSCS exam is only the first part of becoming a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Even after you get your CSCS, you'll still need your CSCS textbook, so don't throw that thing away! The top 3 key concepts covered in the book that you will frequently use in your coaching include energy systems, objective testing, and program design. Trust me; you'll want a reference resource, because there's a huge difference in understanding and knowing concepts compared to the time when you actually need to implement them.
Energy Systems
Different types of training require different amounts of rest. When working with athletes training in the off-season, for example, your work-to-rest ratio may look different than it does in the in-season. Being able to reference the work-to-rest ratios and energy systems information can come in really handy when designing your seasonal program design.
Objective Testing
You'll want to be able to show that the training you're providing is improving athlete performance because if your training is specific enough, it should produce specific and desirable adaptations. The objective testing portion of the book is a great reference to help you with test selection & administration.
Program Design & Periodization Principles
There are so many different ways to design a program. Following your needs analysis, it may be helpful to revisit the key elements of program design, including program purpose, sport specificity, equipment availability, training frequency, athlete training status, sports season, training session organization, exercise selection, training volume, training intensity, progression, etc. Essentially, there are many elements that you will want to include in your program & periodization logic that the book can be a great resource for.
Support & Courses Available
If you passed the CSCS exam, then you might be ready to go deeper into Program Design. Our Program Design 101 Course teaches you exactly how to organize an annual training plan and provides sport-specific examples, and even includes done for you programming templates by phase. Click the link here to check it out.
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