Delivered by World Cup & Olympic Games Coaches
Our mission is to provide world-class Strength & Conditioning education. We deliver both onsite and online Strength & Conditioning course for participants to become certified. With elite level coaches who have worked at World Cups and Olympic Games delivering our courses, we are always one step ahead of the game. Begin your journey in Strength & Conditioning with EPI and become a qualified Strength & Conditioning coach today.
National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC)
The NCSC course is regarded as the industry standard qualification for Strength and Conditioning coaches. It is broken down into Phase 1 & 2 Strength & Conditioning courses.
Since 2012, the NCSC course has produced coaching professionals capable of working as part of a team or support staff in a Strength and Conditioning or health and fitness related environment.
Complete Your NCSC Qualification Step-By-Step
Phase 1 Strength & Conditioning Course
The Phase 1 Strength & Conditioning Course is the first phase of the NCSC qualification. Participants will learn all the fundamentals of Strength & Conditioning which will set them apart as a professional coach.
Gain an understanding of how to implement a system of training into your coaching and use various methods of training for sports performance.
Phase 2 Strength & Conditioning Course
The Phase 2 Strength & Conditioning Course is the final phase of the NCSC qualification. Coaches will build on their knowledge and coaching skills learned on the Phase 1 S&C Course.
Phase 2 will explore more advanced methods of training and program design in preparation for working with elite level athletes.
Become A Specialist In Youth Athletic Development
Youth Strength & Conditioning Course (YSCC)
Become a specialist in the area of youth athletic development with our Youth Strength & Conditioning Course (YSCC). Participants will gain the knowledge and coaching skills to increase a young athlete’s coordination, strength, power, speed and agility in a safe manner.
Learn EPI’s foundation, development and performance phases of our Youth Athlete Pyramid (YAP) and receive a full exercise library for each phase.
Course Testimonials
John Sullivan
Platinum Performance – Gym Owner, Dublin
I completed both the National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) and Youth Strength & Conditioning Certification (YSCC) courses in 2023. Both of these courses surpassed my expectations and gave me a huge amount of confidence to work as a Strength & Conditioning coach with teams or as Youth Athletic Development coach with underage players. I really felt I learned from the best and couldn’t recommend EPI enough to any fitness professional!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In terms of career development, the majority of our graduates are working in the health & fitness industry, sports industry, or physiotherapy industry.
Following completion of our National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) course, graduates will be prepared to work with sport and recreational participants across a wide range of levels from beginners through to elite athletes. Additionally, many of our graduates have furthered their professional development with post graduate studies in Strength & Conditioning.
On completing the NCSC Course, graduates will be provided with the best coaching skills to and underpinning knowledge to make a real impact in the strength & conditioning industry. What separates our courses from others is that graduates leave the course understanding their “WHY” behind their coaching. Finally, on all EPI courses we provide you with a systematic approach to your coaching so that you can seamlessly move into industry and have confidence in your coaching.
All of our tutors have at least a degree from a third level institution with many having a Master’s degree in their chosen area of expertise. In addition, tutors have extensive practical coaching experience from elite level sport and are now leaders in the Strength & Conditioning industry. Following completion of an EPI course, many of our tutors act as mentors for coaches who begin working in the industry.
For the National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) course, the NCSC Exam takes place fully online.
The NCSC Exam involves both a written MCQ exam and a practical exam.
Written Exam:
- Multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ)
- 60mins in duration
- 80 questions
- Content taken exclusively from Phase 1 & 2 Courses
- 70% pass grade required
Practical Exam:
- Assessed on Olympic weightlifting
- Submit demonstration video for a Clean or a Snatch
- Submit video of video coaching model for a Clean or a Snatch
- Submit video of video technical model for a Clean or a Snatch
- 70% pass grade required
Participants are required to attain 70% or higher to pass each exam. If a participant fails a written exam, they only required to repeat the written exam and not both exams when repeating.
For the Youth Strength & Conditioning Course (YSCC), the YSCC Exam takes place fully online.
The YSCC Exam involves only a written MCQ exam.
Written Exam:
- Multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ)
- 45mins in duration
- 60 questions
- Content taken exclusively from YSCC pre-reading and course manuals
- 70% pass grade required
Our National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) course is 7 full days in duration. The NCSC Course is comprised of the following:
- Phase 1 S&C Certification (3 days)
- Phase 2 S&C Certification (3 days)
- NCSC Certification Exam (1 day)
Our Youth Strength & Conditioning Certification (YSCC) course is 3 full days in duration. The YSCC consists of 3 days of education followed by the certification exam at the end of day 3 of the course.
EPI courses are completed either fully onsite (in-person) or online. Onsite courses are completed over a long weekend (3 days). Online courses are completed at the pace of the participant. Participants can start and finish our online courses in their own time.
Currently, we offer two internationally accredited part-time Strength & Conditioning courses. These include:
- National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) (7 full days in total)
- Youth Strength & Conditioning Certification (YSCC) (3 full days in total)
Yes, participants can apply for our Strength & Conditioning courses if they have a current or previous injury which affects their level of participation. During our practical sessions on the course, participants can choose which drills/exercises they can perform or opt out completely based on the nature of the injury. When opting out, we encourage more emphasis on coaching other participants to develop their coaching skills.
Participants can apply for our onsite courses throughout the year. Please visit our course dates section to view all course dates and locations to find the best time to register.
If you would like to complete your Strength & Conditioning qualification online, you can apply at any time. Please visit our online NCSC Course for more details.
EPI Strength & Conditioning courses are available for qualified personal trainers, fitness instructors and sports coaches. They are also available to those who have a BSc or are studying physiotherapy, sport science, exercise science, sports coaching, etc. Finally, they are also available to athletes currently competing in sport.
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