Strength and Conditioning BS
A major in strength and conditioning consists of a pre-professional and a professional curriculum. Students successfully completing the pre-strength and conditioning program will apply for admission to the professional program. The successful completion of the professional program will allow the student to sit for the certification exam. A passing score on the certification exam is not necessary for awarding of a Bachelor of Science degree in strength and conditioning by The University of Findlay. This degree will focus on concepts and applications for the scientific principles of strength and conditioning as it applies to athletic team fitness program design and exercise techniques.
Pre-Professional Curriculum
Required Courses:
| BIOL 201 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
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| BIOL 201L | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology/Lab | 1 |
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| BIOL 322 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 322L | Human Anatomy & Physiology/Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 323 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
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| BIOL 323L | Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab | 1 |
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| HEPR 150 | Introduction to Health Professions | 1 |
| HEPR 205 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HEPR 220 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HPE 205 | First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| HPE 308 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HPE 325 | Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education | 3 |
| PHED 336 | Kinesiology/Biomechanics | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
Professional Curriculum
Required Courses:
| SCON 101 | Strength Training and Exercise | 1 |
| SCON 220 | Personal Training I | 2 |
| SCON 221 | Personal Training II | 2 |
| SCON 227 | Practicum: Personal Training | 1 |
| SCON 228 | Practicum: Athletic Facility Management | 1 |
| SCON 341 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| SCON 360 | Physiology of Exercise Prescription with the Athletic Population | 2 |
| SCON 361 | Physiology of Exercise Prescription with Adults and Special Populations | 2 |
| SCON 365 | Post-Cardiac Rehabilitation | 1 |
| SCON 370 | Strength and Conditioning I | 3 |
| SCON 371 | Strength and Conditioning II | 3 |
| SCON 421 | Practicum: Strength and Conditioning | 2 |
The strength and conditioning program is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Certifying Examination (NSCA). Employment opportunities include YMCAs, colleges, wellness centers, corporate fitness and health clubs.
Graduate Study Options
Students who are pursuing UF’s Master of Athletic Training (MAT) degree, following the guidelines for Option 1 admission, or the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree may apply up to 32 semester hours of their graduate coursework to the 124 undergraduate total hour requirement. The MAT or DPT degree does not need to be earned prior to the bachelor’s degree being conferred.
The following course substitutions can be made to the Professional Curriculum. ATTR 510 Athletic Injury Care = HPE 205 First Aid for Athletes, PHTH 557 Functional Anatomy/ Biomechanics or ATTR 557 Kinesiology and Pathomechanics = SCON 341 Structural Kinesiology, PHTH 547 Applied Physiology or ATTR 556 Applied Exercise Physiology = SCON 361 Physiology of Exercise Prescription-Special Populations.