Dec 06, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning Concentration, B.S.


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The mission of the Exercise Science - Strength and Conditioning program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and practical fieldwork necessary for careers in sports performance, personal training, and strength and conditioning. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Students will be able to:

  • Perform proficiency in fitness assessments.
  • Develop safe and effective exercise programs based on the FITT principles for diverse populations.
  • Communicate to various audiences using effective interpersonal skills.
  • Evaluate behavior modification strategies to promote and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
  • Develop safe and effective exercise programs for athletic performance improvement.
  • Develop an injury prevention program.

General Education Core


***Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.***

How to Communicate


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Written Communication


Total Credits Required: 9


How to Analyze


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Quantitative Reasoning


Total Credits Required: 9


How to Lead


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Lead Self


Total Credits Required: 9


Global Issues Problem Solving Seminar


Total Credits Required: 3


Total Credits Required: 30


Total Credits Required: 37


Free Electives: 9 Credits


Preparatory Core 2


Total Credits Required: 125


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