NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2025 LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP HONOREE

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — With immense pride, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation Board of Directors recognizes Joseph P. Weir, PhD, FNSCA, as our prestigious 2025 Legacy Scholarship Honoree.

Created in 2022, the Legacy Scholarship awards $2,000 annually to one applying NSCA Member pursuing a doctoral degree in a strength and conditioning-related field. The Legacy Scholarship was developed to acknowledge the lasting impact and dedication of NSCA Members and is given in honor of a different member each year.

“I am deeply honored to be recognized as this year’s honoree for the NSCA Foundation Legacy Scholarship. The NSCA has been my intellectual home for my entire career, and I am pleased to be a small part of the process to advance the science and practice of strength and conditioning. This scholarship helps seed the next generation of leaders in the field, and I am excited for the future.”       – Joseph P. Weir, PhD, FNSCA

Dr. Joseph P. Weir is a Professor in the Department of Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences at the University of Kansas and received his PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln under the tutelage of Dr. Terry Housh. His research interests have focused on muscle fatigue, muscle strength, autonomic nervous system regulation of the cardiovascular system, and biostatistical analysis. Much of his current work centers on the application of these interests to spinal cord injury research.

Additionally, Dr. Weir has had immeasurable impact on the NSCA Foundation and NSCA community. He is a Fellow of the NSCA (FNSCA) and contributes his expertise as a Senior Associate Editor of The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR), receiving the JSCR Editorial Excellence Award in 2018. Most notably, Dr. Weir served as the President of the NSCA Foundation from 2006 – 2009. During this time, he was honored with the William J. Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist Award in 2006 and the NSCA President’s Award in 2007 for his exemplary contributions to the field. Dr. Weir has also authored numerous research articles and contributed to many publications, including the NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training.

"We are thrilled to honor Dr. Joseph P. Weir with the 2025 NSCA Legacy Scholarship. His dedication to advancing the science and practice of strength and conditioning has been exemplary. Dr. Weir was instrumental in the formation and creation of the NSCA Foundation early on in its inception. His contributions have significantly impacted our field, and this scholarship will inspire the next generation of leaders to follow in his footsteps,” states Scott Caulfield, NSCA Foundation President.

“Dr. Joseph P. Weir has been a pivotal figure in the evolution of strength and conditioning. His unwavering dedication to research and education truly reflects the core values of the NSCA. As a key contributor to the establishment of the NSCA Foundation, Dr. Weir's influence has been profound. We are honored to name him as this year's Legacy Scholarship recipient, and we are excited to see how his enduring legacy will continue to inspire and guide future professionals in our field,” adds Carissa Gordon Gump, NSCA Foundation Executive Director.

If you are a protégé, colleague, or friend of Dr. Weir and would like to honor him, we invite you to make a meaningful financial contribution in his name.

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About the National Strength & Conditioning Association Foundation

The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation (NSCAF) was founded in 2007 with the aim of supporting the advancement of strength and conditioning practical applications. The NSCA Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to providing funding to NSCA Members taking part in educational and research endeavors.

Since its establishment, the NSCA Foundation has awarded over 200 grants and 650 scholarships, totaling over $3.4 million, to outstanding individuals within the strength and conditioning community. The NSCA Foundation is one of the few sources that funds research across education and experience levels — from Master’s degree students up to senior investigators and practitioners — as well as work in the strength and conditioning field. The NSCA Foundation strives to maximize assets to increase grants and scholarships for NSCA Members.