If you choose to become a member of the NSCA, you will receive the following benefits:

• CSCS and NSCA-CPT exam registration fee is reduced by $120
• Significant discounts on exam study materials purchased through the NSCA Certification Commission
• Two journals via mail:
  • Strength and Conditioning Journal (bimonthly)
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (quarterly)
• The NSCA Bulletin, a membership newsletter with timely information about NSCA conference dates, seminars, clinics and other NSCA activities (bimonthly)
• Discounts on the registration fees for selected seminars and symposia
• Access to NSCA Career Services and employment opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase professional liability, health and life insurance
• Opportunity to join the MasterCard Gold Card program
• Eligibility to apply for NSCA scholarships and grants
• Use of the NSCA-CPT Referral Program - this program is a resource for members to search for personal trainers in their area
• Networking opportunities with fellow members
• Students may join NSCA Student Chapters and enjoy the networking and educational opportunities
• Opportunity to purchase NSCA Membership Directory
• Online journal access on www.nsca-lift.org

You can join the NSCA by:

1. Completing a membership application online at www.nsca-lift.org (click here to go to the online membership application)
2. Completing a membership application online in conjunction with an online registration for the CSCS or NSCA-CPT exam
3. Obtaining a paper membership application via the "Downloads" section of this Web site and submitting it with proper payment
4. Requesting an informational packet from the "Request Information" section of this Web site and completing the included membership application

For more information about the benefits of NSCA membership, please contact the NSCA National Office at 800-815-6826 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada) or 719-632-6722.