The Strength and Conditioning Certificate of Advanced Study is for graduate-level students only and may be earned separately or while working toward a master’s degree. Degree-seeking students may elect to use the Certificate of Advanced Study to fulfill the 500-level courses in a master's degree program.
Courses cover advanced topics in strength and conditioning including exercise physiology, recovery, training adaptations, sports nutrition, mental performance, exercise technique, testing, and program design. These courses are designed to assist students in preparing for the NSCA’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.
A minimum overall average of “B” (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) will be required for all graduate courses included in a Certificate of Advanced Study. No grade below a “C” will be accepted. A maximum of 6 transfer credit hours may be applied toward the certificate requirements.
Credit hours: 15
School: Science, Health, and Criminal Justice
Department: Health, Human Performance, and Sport
Courses for the Strength and Conditioning Certificate
- PED 607 Exercise and Nutrition (3)
- PED 614 Advanced Exercise Physiology (3)
- PED 657 Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3)
- PED 660 Periodization in Strength and Conditioing (3)
- PED 682 Optimizing Athletic Performance (3)
Questions? Contact Dawn Hirschman
For more information, contact Dawn Hirschman, Assistant to the Dean of the School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice.
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