Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Strength and Conditioning (Minor)

The strength and conditioning minor prepares students to transform the lives of their future clients by learning how to develop and implement innovative training programs appropriate across the lifespan and for varied activity levels and abilities. The scientific-based curriculum focuses on the knowledge necessary to assess and improve athletic performance and prepares students to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS examination. The courses in this minor use experiential learning techniques to engage students with the content and community, including a required internship in the field.

Required Courses

HSCS 2121Health Anatomy and Physiology

3

HSCS 2210Basic Nutrition

3

HSCS 2221Kinesiology and Biomechanics

3

HSCS 3301Physiology of Exercise

3

HSCS 3301LPhysiology of Exercise Lab

1

HSCS 3311Exercise Technique and Lifting

2

HSCS 3321Fitness Assessment and Prescription

3

HSCS 4499Internship in Health Sciences

1-6

Total Credit Hours:20
HSCS 4499 is a variable credit hour course. For the Strength and Conditioning minor, at least 2 credit hours from HSCS 4499 are required.

Total Credit Hours: 20