Integrated Strength and Performance Coach Certification
Deepen your knowledge of functional anatomy, applied physiology and biomechanics, and develop skills to integrate that knowledge into performance and health-focused programming across a wide range of athletes
Integrated Strength and Performance
Coach (ISPC) Certification Overview
Building Blocks to Your Success
The Integrated Strength and Performance Coach (ISPC) certification raises the bar in fitness education. The fitness industry is saturated with certifications, yet few provide a truly comprehensive, evidence-based education that bridges health and human performance science with practical application for diverse populations. Many coaches complete entry-level personal training or sport-specific certifications, only to discover gaps when working with athletes, tactical personnel, older adults, youth, or clinical populations.
The Integrated Strength and Performance Coach (ISPC) certification course was created to fill these gaps. This course not only deepens your understanding of functional anatomy, applied physiology, and biomechanics, but also equips you with the skills to integrate that knowledge into performance and health-focused programming across a wide range of athletes; whether you are coaching a competitive sprinter, guiding a firefighter through return-to-duty training, improving an older adult’s functional strength, or building a youth athlete’s foundation, you’ll learn to design and implement programs grounded in current scientific evidence.
The ISPC course officially launches July 1, 2026. Jump in during Pre-enrollment starting June 1, 2026 to receive $100 off course pricing.
To explore the ISPC certification in greater detail, including a detailed course syllabus, please click below to Download the Course Overview and Syllabus.
Launch your fitness career or deepen your existing knowledge
The ISPC course is designed for:
Course Description
The Integrated Strength and Performance Coach (ISPC) Certification is the most comprehensive strength and human performance certification on the market. Unlike other fitness-based certifications, the ISPS certification seamlessly blends science and evidence-based strength, conditioning, performance and health content into a robust and well-rounded certification. The ISPC certification also includes many areas of specialization that are often positioned as upsells by other organizations. Lastly, the ISPC certification contains an extensive business module to help coaches determine which career pathway is best for them and provides the tools for success.
Certification Features
ISPC Program Lead – Dominique (Dee) Stasulli
Dee holds a BS in Biology/Pre-Med from the University of New Haven, an MS in Kinesiology/Sports Conditioning from A.T. Still University and is currently pursuing an Ed.D in Sports Psychology. Dee is also NSCA-CSCS certified. In addition to her
work with AIHP, Dee is an endurance and strength coach and teaches anatomy/physiology, kinesiology, and pathophysiology on community college level. Personally, Dee is a former DII collegiate cross-country/track and field athlete and
now participates in a variety of sports year-round.
What’s Included with Your ISPC Course?
Examples of What You Will Learn
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