Fitness
NSCA TSAC-F®Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator
The NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) is the strength-and-conditioning credential designed for military, law enforcement, fire/rescue, and other tactical populations. The exam contains 150 multiple-choice questions (130 scored) across seven domains and emphasizes mission-specific physical readiness, occupational injury prevention, and programming for tactical operators rather than athletes.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the NSCA TSAC-F® exam.
- Passing score
- 70 / 100 scaled
- Format & length
- 150 questions · 3 hours
- Voucher cost
- $435 USD non-member (~$300 NSCA member)
- Prerequisites
- 18+, high school diploma or equivalent, current CPR/AED with hands-on component
- Validity
- 3 years (6.0 CEUs + current CPR)
What’s tested
Key topics on the NSCA TSAC-F® exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official NSCA TSAC-F® exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Exercise Sciences
- Nutrition
- Exercise Technique
- Program Design
- Organization & Administration
- Testing, Assessment & Evaluation
- Wellness Intervention
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Strength coaches embedded with military units, SWAT teams, federal agencies, fire departments, and contractor populations. Also for personal trainers and CSCSs working with first-responder or tactical clientele who need population-specific programming knowledge.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
TSAC-F is listed on DoD COOL (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, DoD Civilian) and is the credential most US military Holistic Health & Fitness (H2F) programs and federal tactical S&C contracts hire for. Unlike the CSCS, it has no degree requirement, making it the accessible entry point into tactical strength coaching for veterans, active-duty personnel, and trainers transitioning into government contract work.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
1,000 questions covering every objective on the official NSCA TSAC-F® exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking NSCA TSAC-F® unlocks every other Fitness exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
NSCA TSAC-F® articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NSCA TSAC-F®
How many questions does the NSCA TSAC-F® bank have?
1,000 questions, organized into 7 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
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Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Fitness exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the NSCA TSAC-F® content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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