The NSCA Level I Instructor Certification Manual was revised in August 2014 and covers the following subjects:
- Mission and Purpose
- Adjunct Certifications
- Admissions Guidelines, Criteria and Cost
- NSCA Philosophy of Instruction
- Required Competencies
- Safety & Positive Control
- Assess Eye Dominance
- Assess Gun Fit
- Teaching the Fundamentals
- Understanding Lead and Lead Types
- Problem Solving – “Getting the student to hit the target”
- Identifying the placement of a miss
- Identifying the cause or reason for a miss
- Other Topics
- Beginner Targets and Shooter Ability
- Chokes and Loads
- Lesson Plan
- Marketing
- Post Graduation