Dr. Saju Joseph
High Performance Manager
SDAT, TACSS
INSCA + SDAT Accredited CertificationLevel 1A Strength &
Level 1A Strength &
Conditioning Certification
A 10-day intensive Strength & Conditioning certification combining evidence-based theory, applied sports science and hands-on practical learning.
Built for High Performance Sport
₹45,000Early Bird· ₹50,000 after 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM
- Duration
- 10 days · 80 hours
- Certification
- INSCA + SDAT Accredited
- Admission
- First Come – First Serve
Course overview
Build your career in high-performance sport
The INSCA + SDAT Level 1A Strength & Conditioning Certification combines evidence-based theory, practical coaching and real high-performance exposure to prepare aspiring professionals to work confidently within modern sports-performance environments.
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Who should attend
Built for people going into elite sport
This is a certification for the performance side of sport. If your goal is a career working with athletes, this course is aimed squarely at you.
01
Aspiring S&C Coaches
Coaches who want to build a career inside professional strength & conditioning rather than commercial fitness.
02
Sports Science Students
Students who need applied, hands-on exposure to close the gap between the syllabus and the training floor.
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Physical Education Professionals
PE professionals looking to work to modern, evidence-based performance standards.
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Sports Coaches
Sport coaches who want to programme physical preparation properly alongside technical work.
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Trainers Moving into Elite Sport
Experienced trainers making the transition from general population into athlete performance.
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High-Performance Aspirants
Anyone targeting a role in athlete performance, monitoring or high-performance support teams.
Course advantages
Ten reasons this certification stands apart
Everything below is what Level 1A actually delivers — the practical grounding, the access, and the credential itself.
Theory and Practice Together
An S&C certification built on theoretical foundations and taught through direct practical application.
80 Hours Across 10 Days
A full immersion — ten consecutive days, roughly eighty hours of structured learning.
Career Pathways
Positioned to open career and job opportunities inside sport, not just the fitness industry.
Competitive Course Fee
Strong competency development at a fee that compares well against international certifications offered in India.
No Expiry, No Re-certification
No repeated certification and no certification expiry requirement.
Leading S&C Professionals
Direct learning from established strength & conditioning practitioners working in elite sport.
What you'll learn
Fourteen core areas of high-performance practice
Each area is taught as theory and then coached on the floor — the two halves of the certification are deliberately inseparable.
Force–velocity data reviewed with the cohort at the Tamil Nadu Centre for Sports Science.
- 01
Athlete Monitoring
- 02
Force Production & Orientation
- 03
Biomechanics of Strength Training
- 04
Mechanics of Exercise
- 05
Speed Training
- 06
Plyometric Training
- 07
Olympic Lifting
- 08
Psychology of Strength Training
- 09
Recovery Massage
- 10
Rehab & First Aid
- 11
Return to Sport
- 12
Testing & Monitoring
- 13
CPR Certification
- 14
Evidence-Based Coaching
Complete curriculum
Fourteen modules across four disciplines
80 hours of structured learning, grouped so each block builds on the one before it.
Practical sessions
Every module is paired with floor time. These are the applied components you will be coached through:
- Sprint Timing Systems
- 2D Video Analysis
- Gym-Based Practical
- Olympic Lifting Coaching
- Jump Profiling
- Speed Mechanics
- Mobility Screening
- Change of Direction Drills
- Rehab Progressions
- Testing & Monitoring Performance
- Applied Biomechanics
- Athlete Monitoring
- Testing Protocols
- Force–Velocity Profiling
See INSCA in actionHigh Performance
High Performance
Is Learned by Doing.
Explore glimpses from previous INSCA workshops and see how classroom learning is translated into practical high-performance coaching environments.
Every photograph is from a real INSCA programme at TACSS, Chennai.
01Olympic lifting coaching 
02Sprint timing systems 
03Gym-based practical 
04Athlete monitoring 
05CPR practical 
06Movement screening
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Expert faculty guidance
Taught by people who work in elite sport
Level 1A is delivered by practitioners from SDAT's high-performance centre, national federations and professional sport — not by career lecturers alone.
Mrs. Devi Meena
High Performance Director
Basketball Federation of India
- MS (S&C)
- MS (HPS)
- CSCS,*D
- ASCA AL2
- CF-L1
Mr. Ranjith Nahak
Strength & Conditioning Expert
Haryana Steelers
- Ex-SAI
Mr. A.K. Narashiman
Strength & Conditioning Expert
UKSCA
M. Onesimus Raja Singh
Sports Biomechanist
SDAT, TACSS
- MSc Sports Biomechanics
- Loughborough University
M. Ajith Parthiban
Strength & Conditioning Expert
SDAT, TACSS
- Masters HPSC — UCAM Spain
- ASCA L2
- NSNIS
Ms. Hari Priya
Strength & Conditioning Expert
SDAT, TACSS
- BSc Sports & Exercise Science
- MSc Fitness, Exercise Rehabilitation & Nutrition Care
Course details
Everything you need to be there
- Programme
- INSCA + SDAT Level 1A Strength & Conditioning Certification
- Venue
- Tamil Nadu Centre for Sports Science (TACSS), Chennai4th Floor, Olympic Academy Building, SDAT, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai – 600003
- Dates
- September 23 – October 2, 2026
- Time
- Full-day sessions · 8 hours per day
- Duration
- 10 Days Intensive Immersion
- Learning duration
- 80 hours
- Registration
- First Come – First ServeLimited slots · Early Bird closes 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM
- Certification
- INSCA + SDAT Accredited Certification
Save ₹5,000Early Bird₹45,000On or before 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM
Regular₹50,000After 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM
What's included
- Lunch provided for all 10 days
- Refreshments included
- Official course T-shirt
- Accredited certification
- Theory + practical sessions
- Hands-on athlete testing exposure
Slots are limited and allocated first come, first serve.
Early Bird pricing closes 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
Secure Your SeatWhy INSCA Level 1A?
Don't just study Strength & Conditioning. Experience high-performance sport.
This certification is not designed for regular commercial fitness trainers. It is built for professionals aiming to work within elite sport and high-performance systems where athlete monitoring, force production, performance optimisation, return-to-play strategy and evidence-based coaching matter.
INSCA + SDAT accredited certification
Practical-heavy learning
Real athlete exposure
Hands-on testing and monitoring
Learning from experienced high-performance professionals
Theory connected directly to practical coaching
“Built for High Performance Sport”
A certification positioned for athlete performance, monitoring and high-performance support roles — accredited by INSCA and the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu.
FAQ
Questions, answered
The Indian National Strength & Conditioning Association (INSCA) is a national professional organisation established to advance the science, education, certification and applied practice of Strength & Conditioning across India. Registration No. DRB3/SOR/103/2024–2025.
Registration open
High Performance Sport Demands High Performance Professionals.
If you are serious about working in elite sport and high-performance systems, this course is built for you.
- TACSS, Chennai
- September 23 – October 2, 2026
- 10 days · 80 hours
- Limited slots