Kinesiology, Strength and Conditioning Concentration, B.S.

Program Overview

The Strength and Conditioning concentration (Kinesiology B.S.) prepares students to work as strength and conditioning coaches in secondary schools, collegiate and professional sport programs, and private settings. Through coursework, practicums, and internships, the student will learn the knowledge and skills needed to earn certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, which is required in order to obtain a job in the field of strength and conditioning.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

ENG 1110 - English Composition I (3)

MATH 1100 - College Algebra and Trigonometry I (3)

MFL 1192 - Elementary (Critical Language) II (3)

UNIV 1100 - First Year Seminar (2)

BIOL 1300 - Molecules and Cell Function (4)

KIN 1541 - Fitness (2)

Spring Semester

ENG 1210 - English Composition II (3)

KIN 1130 - Weight Training (2)

HIST 1320 - World Societies (3)

BIOL 1610 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)

HEDU 1531 - Health (2)

KIN 2100 - Intermediate Swimming (1)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

MSCM 1250 - Elements of Speech Communication (3)

HUM 2410 - Arts & Humanities I (3)

BIOL 1620 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

KIN 2060 - Advanced Physical Conditioning (2)

KIN 2075 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)

KIN 2010 - Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System (3)

Spring Semester

FOOD 2200 - Introduction to Human Nutrition (3)

KIN 3560 - Program Design in Strength and Conditioning (3)

KIN 2070 - Advanced Weight Training (2)

KIN 2080 - Group Exercise Leadership I (2)

KIN 2000 - Introduction to Physical Education (3)

Junior Year

Fall Semester

FOOD 2320 - Intermediate Nutrition (3)

KIN 4120 - Physiology of Exercise (3)

KIN 3000 - Motor Learning (3)

KIN 3500 - Emergency Care & Safety Techniques (2)

KIN 2200 - Practicum in Exercise Science (1)

PSY 2100 - General Psychology (3)

Spring Semester

KIN 4110 - Kinesiology (3)

KIN 4130 - Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription (3)

KIN 4050 - Fitness Management (3)

RECR 4610 - Financial Management (3)

RECR 3700 - Marketing and Public Relations (3)

RECR 3900 - Facility Management (3)

Senior Year

Fall Semester

KIN 4145 - Principles of Olympic Weightlifting (3)

KIN 4410 - Evaluation and Measurement (3)

KIN 4500 - Adapted Physical Education (3)

KIN 4030 - Psycho-Socio Aspects of Physical Activity and Leisure (3)

RECR 4900 - Technology Applications (3)

Spring Semester

KIN 4640 - Internship in Kinesiology (6)

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