A Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) is a physical therapist who has a minimum of 2,000 hours of direct practice involving sports therapy and evidence of competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care response. This board certified physical therapist has also passed a comprehensive test of advanced clinical knowledge, experience, skills and theory related to their practice in sports. This board certification is coordinated and monitored by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS).
