Practical Learning
Hands-on strength & conditioning sessions, coached on the floor rather than described on a slide.
Est. 2024Reg. DRB3/SOR/103/2024–2025
Indian NationalStrength &ConditioningAssociation.
Built for High Performance Sport
India's national professional body for Strength & Conditioning — advancing education, certification and applied sports science.
- Venue
- TACSS, Chennai
- Dates
- 23 Sep – 2 Oct 2026
- Duration
- 10 days
- Learning
- 80 hours
- Strength & Conditioning
- Applied Sports Science
- Athlete Monitoring
- Speed Development
- Olympic Lifting
- Force–Velocity Profiling
- Testing & Monitoring
- Return to Performance
- High Performance
Accreditation and standards
Registered National Body
A registered professional association — Reg. No. DRB3/SOR/103/2024–2025.
INSCA + SDAT Accredited
Delivered in collaboration with the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu.
Evidence-Based Curriculum
Built on current sports science and taught through applied coaching practice.
Certification Without Expiry
No repeated certification and no expiry requirement.
In collaboration with SDAT. INSCA programmes are delivered at the Tamil Nadu Centre for Sports Science, the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu's high-performance facility in Chennai.
Who we are
India's national professional body for Strength & Conditioning
The Indian National Strength & Conditioning Association (INSCA) is a national professional organisation established to advance the science, education, and application of Strength & Conditioning across India.
- Certification, workshops and conferences aligned to international standards.
- For coaches, physiotherapists, sports scientists, educators and researchers.
- Research and innovation that raise professional standards nationally.
About INSCAReg. No. DRB3/SOR/103/2024–2025
Tamil Nadu Centre for Sports Science
SDAT · Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
2024
Established
INSCA + SDAT
Accreditation
TACSS
Chennai high-performance centre
7
Level 1A faculty
INSCA + SDAT Accredited
Level 1A Strength & Conditioning Certification
Built for 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.
VenueTamil Nadu Centre for Sports Science (TACSS), Chennai
DatesSeptember 23 – October 2, 2026
Duration10 days · 80 hours
AdmissionFirst Come – First Serve
₹45,000Early Bird· ₹50,000 after 18 September 2026, 5:00 PM
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
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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Inside the INSCA experience
Learning that happens beyond the classroom
Level 1A is built around exposure — to real athletes, real testing equipment and the people who run high-performance systems for a living.
Athlete Exposure
Observe and understand how real athletes train inside a working high-performance centre.
Performance Testing
Applied athlete monitoring and testing — sprint timing, jump profiling and movement screening.
Expert Interaction
Learn directly from experienced coaches and performance professionals working in elite sport.
High-Performance Environment
Experience the professional sports science and training systems used at TACSS, Chennai.
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.
Dr. Saju Joseph
High Performance Manager
SDAT, TACSS
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
Why 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.
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