Sports Conditioning Advanced Certificate

Curriculum HSE.SCP.CERT (C536B)

An entry-level education in the field of sports conditioning or a beginning foundation to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), which is an advanced training certificate offered through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). To become a CSCS, students can earn this certificate and then transfer to a university to earn a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and pass the CSCS examination offered through the NSCA. Current personal trainers would also benefit from this certificate to upgrade their skills and knowledge to advance in training athletes with sports conditioning exercises and protocols.

Semester One

CourseCategoryCredits
PED 153 Foundations of Exercise

3 credits

PED 180 Strength Conditioning & Performance

3 credits

PED 196 Sport and Exercise Psychology

3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 9

See PED course descriptions.

Chairperson: Julianne Murphy, Ext. 3087