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:
Professional Curriculum
Required Courses:
| SCON 101 | Introduction to Exercise Technique | 1 |
| SCON 227 | Practicum: Personal Training | 1 |
| SCON 228 | Practicum: Athletic Facility Management | 1 |
| ANHS 341 | Structural Anatomy | 3 |
| SCON 360 | Foundations in Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SCON 361 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| ANHS 465 | Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Practicum | 1 to 2 |
| SCON 470 | Strength and Conditioning I | 3 |
| SCON 471 | 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 Early Assurance and Junior Admit options, 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. All requirements for this major must be completed prior to enrolling in a graduate program, the degree will be conferred at the completion of the first year of graduate study. For more information about Graduate Study Options, students are directed to the current UF Graduate Catalog.
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, PHTH 551 Elements of Practice I = SCON 365 Post Cardiac Rehabilitation.