Sports medicine professional Homer Zulaica has experience working with teams in Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and NFL Europe. Based in Florida, Homer Zulaica is a licensed sports medicine professional and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
A CSCS is a professional instructed in the science of improving athletic performance through strength and fitness training. A CSCS works with athletes to design effective sport-specific strength and conditioning training programs and give guidance on nutrition and injury prevention.
To become a CSCS, a person must have a bachelor’s degree or be enrolled as a senior at an accredited college. The candidate must also be CPR/AED certified.
The certification exam must be taken within 120 days of registration. The first section focuses on the scientific foundations of strength and conditioning (anatomy, biomechanics, physiological techniques, and nutrition). It has 80 scored and 15 unscored questions and a time limit of 1.5 hours.
The second section focuses on practical strength and conditioning knowledge (resistance training, speed, agility, and flexibility). It has 110 scored and 15 unscored questions to be completed in 2.5 hours. Candidates must pass both sections and meet all other eligibility requirements to receive NSCA CSCS certification.
A CSCS is a professional instructed in the science of improving athletic performance through strength and fitness training. A CSCS works with athletes to design effective sport-specific strength and conditioning training programs and give guidance on nutrition and injury prevention.
To become a CSCS, a person must have a bachelor’s degree or be enrolled as a senior at an accredited college. The candidate must also be CPR/AED certified.
The certification exam must be taken within 120 days of registration. The first section focuses on the scientific foundations of strength and conditioning (anatomy, biomechanics, physiological techniques, and nutrition). It has 80 scored and 15 unscored questions and a time limit of 1.5 hours.
The second section focuses on practical strength and conditioning knowledge (resistance training, speed, agility, and flexibility). It has 110 scored and 15 unscored questions to be completed in 2.5 hours. Candidates must pass both sections and meet all other eligibility requirements to receive NSCA CSCS certification.
