Exam Fees

Pencil and paper exam fees:

$260 for NSCA members and $365 for non-members

Computer exam fees:

$310 for NCSA members and $445 for non-members

If you are unable to take the exam on the date or at the location for which you are registered, you may transfer your registration by contacting the Exam Department. Exam registrations cannot be transferred to another person, and candidates cannot transfer from a paper/pencil exam to a computer-based exam or a computer-based exam to a paper/pencil exam.

Exam Format

The exam consists of two sections. The Scientific Foundations section is 90 multiple choice questions given over 1 ½ hours. The Practical/Applied section is 120 multiple choice questions given over 2 ½ hours.

Exam Contents

Scientific Foundations:

Exercise Science 72.5%
Nutrition 27.5%


Practical/Applied:

Exercise Technique 35.5%
Program Design 35.5%
Organization and Administration 9%
Testing and Evaluation 20%