Strength and Conditioning Concentration

Students who complement their studies with a Strength and Conditioning Concentration will develop knowledge and hands-on skills related to human structure, physical and physiologic function, as well as training techniques to enhance human fitness and performance. Students also have the option to customize their path of study to include additional learning about health and human disease, nutrition, sports psychology, and/or management principles in fitness and athletics. This practical skill set in the field of exercise can be useful to meet personal and/or career-related goals.

Strength and Conditioning Concentration Requirements:

Required Courses:
SCI 251Biology I Principles of Biology3
SCI 352
& SCI L352		Exercise Physiology
and Exercise Physiology Laboratory		4
SCI 353Human Muscles and Movement3
SCI 401
& SCI L401		Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning
and Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning Laboratory		4
Students must pick 2 courses from the list below:
PSY 481Exercise and Sport Psychology3
SCI 383Human Health and Disease3
SCI 386Sports Nutrition3
SCI 402Current Topics in Nutrition3
SCI 467Management Principles in Fitness and Athletics3

 A minimum of 20 credits is required for the concentration.   

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