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CSCS Exam Prep — Pass the CSCS with an 8-Week Live Intensive

This 8-week live intensive will guide you through the key concepts covered in the CSCS Exam, removing the guesswork so you can focus on the concepts that really matter to pass the CSCS exam and launch your career as a strength and conditioning professional.

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Dr. Jacob Goodin has taught thousands of students and professionals the fundamental knowledge and skills required to pass the CSCS exam. In fact, his intensive in-person students have a near 90% pass rate.

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"I wanted to reach out with a quick thank you for the work that you’ve done for the industry and for me personally. This summer, I quit my job and rediscovered a passion for training. I found myself deep in your CSCS study videos nearly every day – and owe you a part of my passing grade. Through some strokes of luck and persistence, I am writing this to you from the desk of my new career and passion. I can only hope to bring a fraction of your competence, clarity, and thoughtfulness to the athletes in my program. Each interaction I have with my team has been shaped in some way by the lessons you’ve shared."

"I have enjoyed your content for a while now and passed my CSCS this winter thanks to some of your videos. In fact, because of your presence on YouTube, I nearly applied to Point Loma Nazarena for my Masters. I ended up staying local but just wanted to thank you for the content. Big fan of the vlog… keep up the awesome work"

"I came across your YouTube channel and immediately started following you and watching your videos. Along with reading and annotating the The Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning textbook, your videos have been and are extremely helpful for me, as I am mostly a visual and auditory learner. To be completely honest with you, it's very hard for me to read through the chapters and retain anything that I just read, there is just so much information/information overload. Your videos help break down the chapters in an easier way for me to learn, so again, thank you. "

"I first want to say thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and insight into the field of Exercise Science. Your videos are an excellent resource. "

"I'm a first year distance coach for high school Track and Field, and I do not have a formal education in Strength and Conditioning. That being the case, your YouTube lectures have proved an outstanding resource for supporting and refining the way that I go about running the training program."

"I am a bachelor in physiotherapy and masters in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. I have always been following your videos on CSCS chapters. I must say, You are truly amazing at your teaching skills. Sir, I truly aspire to become a Phd scholar in sports physiology and performance in ETSU. "

"I am a big fan of your channel dealing with sports science. It has has really peaked my interests in pursuing sports science as a career."

"I work as a group fitness coach and I’m applying to physical therapy programs this cycle. I just want to say thank you for all of the information you provide on YouTube for the CSCS certification. Without you, I would not have been able to pass the exam today. I found it much easier to grasp the concepts through your videos than I did reading the text or taking practice exams. Your videos are also the best and most comprehensive on YouTube. I genuinely appreciate you for your efforts."

"Dr. Goodin, I just wanted to acknowledge the awesome YouTube channel you have built. I think it's important to let someone know when they're doing a good job especially when they are helping others while doing it. I am a graduate student of exercise science with a concentration in strength and conditioning at Gardner-Webb University, and I have found your channel to be a blast to watch."

"I wanted to let you know that I passed my CSCS a few weeks ago. I wanted to thank you for all your help and helping with any questions I had. Your youtube videos were awesome and I really appreciate that. Your videos provided great detail and explained things in a way that I really was able to understand so thank you for that."

"I wanted to reach out with a quick thank you for the work that you’ve done for the industry and for me personally. This summer, I quit my job and rediscovered a passion for training. I found myself deep in your CSCS study videos nearly every day – and owe you a part of my passing grade. Through some strokes of luck and persistence, I am writing this to you from the desk of my new career and passion. I can only hope to bring a fraction of your competence, clarity, and thoughtfulness to the athletes in my program. Each interaction I have with my team has been shaped in some way by the lessons you’ve shared." "I have enjoyed your content for a while now and passed my CSCS this winter thanks to some of your videos. In fact, because of your presence on YouTube, I nearly applied to Point Loma Nazarena for my Masters. I ended up staying local but just wanted to thank you for the content. Big fan of the vlog… keep up the awesome work" "I came across your YouTube channel and immediately started following you and watching your videos. Along with reading and annotating the The Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning textbook, your videos have been and are extremely helpful for me, as I am mostly a visual and auditory learner. To be completely honest with you, it's very hard for me to read through the chapters and retain anything that I just read, there is just so much information/information overload. Your videos help break down the chapters in an easier way for me to learn, so again, thank you. " "I first want to say thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and insight into the field of Exercise Science. Your videos are an excellent resource. " "I'm a first year distance coach for high school Track and Field, and I do not have a formal education in Strength and Conditioning. That being the case, your YouTube lectures have proved an outstanding resource for supporting and refining the way that I go about running the training program." "I am a bachelor in physiotherapy and masters in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. I have always been following your videos on CSCS chapters. I must say, You are truly amazing at your teaching skills. Sir, I truly aspire to become a Phd scholar in sports physiology and performance in ETSU. " "I am a big fan of your channel dealing with sports science. It has has really peaked my interests in pursuing sports science as a career." "I work as a group fitness coach and I’m applying to physical therapy programs this cycle. I just want to say thank you for all of the information you provide on YouTube for the CSCS certification. Without you, I would not have been able to pass the exam today. I found it much easier to grasp the concepts through your videos than I did reading the text or taking practice exams. Your videos are also the best and most comprehensive on YouTube. I genuinely appreciate you for your efforts." "Dr. Goodin, I just wanted to acknowledge the awesome YouTube channel you have built. I think it's important to let someone know when they're doing a good job especially when they are helping others while doing it. I am a graduate student of exercise science with a concentration in strength and conditioning at Gardner-Webb University, and I have found your channel to be a blast to watch." "I wanted to let you know that I passed my CSCS a few weeks ago. I wanted to thank you for all your help and helping with any questions I had. Your youtube videos were awesome and I really appreciate that. Your videos provided great detail and explained things in a way that I really was able to understand so thank you for that."

🚫 Struggling to Study Alone?

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    Dense Textbook

    The CSCS textbook is packed with 740 pages of information, but it’s hard to know which parts are most important

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    No Clear Roadmap

    It’s not always clear where to start, what to focus on, or how to plan your study time. Read the book? Make flashcards?

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    Tricky Questions

    The exam questions can be confusing, even if you understand the material. Plus how do you remember all those tables of performance data?

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    No Accountability

    Studying alone makes it easy to fall behind or lose motivation without someone to guide or check in.

There’s a better way to pass the CSCS

This 8-week accelerated program will take you through every concept covered in the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning textbook, the primary resource for the CSCS exam. I combine live expert instruction, custom-built study tools, and peer-to-peer accountability—all on a remote content platform that you can access from anywhere, anytime. Why go it alone when my intensive students more than double the national pass rate?

CSCS Accelerator Virtual Course

Live S&C Lectures

$2400 value

Weekly lectures and live Q&A sessions focused on the hardest concepts in the NSCA textbook. Each session is designed around your questions, sticking points, and areas of confusion. Tune in live from anywhere. Ask your questions in real time.

The BEST CSCS exam prep course. CSCS digital exam prep: educational content on performance testing, performance testing chapter, and physics topics with Dr. Goodin.

Curated Study Tools

$400 value

CSCS quiz questions, flashcards, and visual concept cheat sheets—built to reinforce learning and help you actually remember what matters.

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Private Community

$100 value

You’re not doing this alone. Join a private group of coaches, students, and professionals walking the same road—available to you even after the course ends.

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Huge CSCS Lecture Library

$800 value

Busy schedule? No problem. Every session is recorded and uploaded so you can review on your own time.

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Lifetime Access

$300 value

Keep access to everything this course has to offer—the lectures, the study tools, the practice exams, the community—forever.

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Pass Guarantee

$340 value

If you don’t pass the CSCS exam, you can join the next cohort 100% free. That’s how confident I am in this program.

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Bonus Study Sessions

$600 value

You asked, I’ve answered. It was clear during the initial cohorts that intentional Q&A time was highly valuable, so I’m throwing in bonus Q&A sessions on top of our weekly lectures. In reality, with lifetime access, you can attend every Q&A session for years to come if you’d like to! Come with questions, or just show up to see where the discussion leads. These have been immensely valuable for the students and for me.

Practice Exam(s)

$160 value

At any point during the course, you will be able to take a simulated practice exam—the closest approximation to the real CSCS exam—and receive targeted feedback about areas you might need to brush up on. New questions from a validated question bank of 2000+ prep questions.

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You already know the CSCS is the gold standard. But getting through the textbook, figuring out what actually matters, and staying accountable? That’s the hard part.

That’s why I’ve packed so much value into this course. The full value adds up to $5,100—but for this cohort, I’m cutting the price to $1,200—paid over 4 months—because I want to remove as many barriers as possible for serious coaches ready to take action. For those who commit to an upfront investment, I’ve dropped the price further to $999.

And to get you started right away, you’ll get instant access to:
✅ A 20-question diagnostic quiz
✅ Downloadable chapter study guides
✅ 150+ CSCS lecture videos

Get structured. Get focused. Pass the CSCS—and do it the right way.
The next live cohort launches August 3rd, 2026.*‍ ‍Spots are limited.

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*The next live CSCS Accelerator cohort begins on August 3, 2026. During the live cohort, we’ll add to the existing resources by recording every live call as we dive deep into some of the toughest topics the textbook has to offer.

In short: register now before spots fill up, start studying today, and join the live cohort in August.

To sum it up… Here’s what you get when you enroll in the CSCS Accelerator:

✅ A complete, step-by-step exam prep roadmap that breaks down exactly what to study, when, and how—aligned directly with the NSCA exam blueprint.

✅ High-impact implementation modules and live sessions designed to clarify dense textbook concepts, with applied examples and coaching from a PhD sport physiologist.

✅ Proven strategies to build retention and test-day readiness, using quizzes, flashcards, cheat sheets, and performance-based drills that reinforce real understanding.

✅ The Exam Confidence Framework—a full system showing you how to prepare, test, and refine your readiness using tools that mimic the structure and cognitive load of the real exam.

✅ Techniques I’ve used to help students consistently pass the CSCS on their first attempt—by building mastery, not just memorization.

✅ Training on how to pre-test and self-assess effectively, so you know exactly when you’re ready to schedule and crush your exam.

This isn’t just about passing—it’s about becoming a better coach, educator, or practitioner who blends evidence-based practice with content expertise.

Let’s Get You Certified.

💳 One-Time Payment – $999

Pay once, get lifetime access. No hidden fees, no upsells—just everything you need to pass the CSCS, all in.

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🔄 Payment Plan – 4 Monthly Payments of $300 ($1200)

Split it up over time—same lifetime access, same guarantee, just more flexibility and a whole lot of value.

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • As soon as you register, you’ll receive full access to all previously recorded live sessions, study guides, quizzes, and course resources. The next live 8-week cohort begins August 3, 2026. The weekly live lecture schedule will be posted before the cohort begins.

  • The live intensive component is intended to run for 8 weeks, although additional weeks are sometimes tacked on due to Dr. Goodin’s conference travel schedule or students' needs. Each session is recorded and uploaded, so you can review or catch up on your own time. But you retain access to all materials forever!

  • You get access to all weekly live sessions, the full on-demand video library from every cohort, custom study tools (quizzes, flashcards, cheat sheets), a practice exam you can take multiple times, lifetime access to the private community, and a pass guarantee—if you don’t pass the CSCS exam, you can join the next cohort for free.

  • Due to the live nature of the course and instant access to proprietary materials, there are no refunds—but the pass guarantee means you can re-enroll for free if you don’t pass the CSCS exam.

  • No. The CSCS Accelerator is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NSCA. It’s an independent prep course designed to help you master the material covered in the NSCA's Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (4th or 5th ed.) and prepare you to succeed on the CSCS exam. All content is aligned with the official exam detailed content outline (DCO) and built from years of experience teaching this material at the university level.

  • No—I don’t work for the NSCA. I’m a PhD-trained sport physiologist, university professor, and CSCS-certified coach with years of experience teaching strength and conditioning at the collegiate level. This course is independently developed to help coaches and students prepare for the CSCS exam using clear instruction, applied science, and real-world coaching context.

    That said, I actively support and contribute my time to the NSCA. I speak at NSCA events, volunteer to help organize conferences and line up expert speakers, teach NSCA-sanctioned certification prep courses, and even have represented the NSCA internationally. I believe in their mission and I’m proud to be a long-time member of the NSCA community.

  • We’ll move through the material at a clear, focused pace: roughly three chapters per week, supported by our live session deep-dives (lectures and Q&A), quizzes, and ongoing guidance to keep you on track. But if that’s too fast you can always revisit lectures and modules as many times as you’d like.

  • Yes. When you click to save your spot, just choose the 4-month payment plan option at checkout—it’s simple, automated, and gives you full access immediately after registration.

  • Yes—especially if you're ready to stop putting off the CSCS and finally get it done. This course isn’t just about the basics. It’s about refining your knowledge, filling in the science gaps, and giving you the structure, support, and accountability to pass the exam efficiently and confidently.

  • Yes. Many professionals in rehab and performance fields take the CSCS to expand their scope and credibility. This course will guide you through the specific material tested on the exam—especially the applied biomechanics, programming, and physiology that often feel outside the clinical wheelhouse. You bring your clinical background; we’ll help you connect it to strength and conditioning performance.

  • This isn’t just a content dump. It’s not just pre-recorded videos. It’s a structured, coached system designed to help you retain, apply, and perform. You’ll get expert-led teaching, real-time feedback, accountability, and support—all mapped to the actual exam. I’m here to help you succeed like I have for thousands of people in-person and online.

  • Nope. While I’ve taught this content at the university level for years, this version of the Accelerator is open to ANYONE preparing for the CSCS. In fact, if you are one of my current university students and would like access to anything listed here, please stop by my office or shoot me an email! I’m happy to help.

  • Yes. You’ll have immediate access to the course platform, recorded lecture library, study guides, quizzes, optional readings, and other prep resources. When the live cohort begins on August 3, 2026, you’ll also be able to attend the weekly live lectures and Q&A sessions. Each live session will be recorded and added to the course.

  • You’ll have lifetime access to all the recordings and study tools, plus continued access to the private community.

  • Yes—you’ll access everything through Skool.com, which has a mobile app so you can study, watch session recordings, and complete course materials from anywhere.

  • Yes. You’ll need the NSCA Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning (4th or 5th edition). You don’t need to read it cover to cover before we start, but having the book on hand is essential—we’ll walk through the concepts together in a focused, strategic sequence.

  • No—and here’s why: the $1200 price is already deeply discounted from the full course value ($5,100), given that the material spans multiple university-level courses. This offer is designed to make expert-led CSCS prep more accessible than ever.

  • Absolutely. You’ll earn $50 for every person you refer who completes the course. $50 bounties will be identified during the first week of the course and will be paid out once the course is successfully completed.

  • Yes. Throughout the course, you’ll complete optional but highly recommended practical assignments designed to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world coaching. These include needs analysis and programming case studies, exercise technique demonstration videos, training program critiques, athlete testing assessments, and creating a periodized strength and conditioning program. They’re self—graded against powerful rubrics built to deepen your understanding and help you immediately apply what you’re learning to athletes, clients, or your own training.