Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Recreation, Bachelor of Science: Strength & Conditioning Emphasis
The Strength and Conditioning emphasis is designed from the National Strength and Conditioning Association standards including course work from:
- human anatomy and physiology,
- exercise physiology,
- kinesiology/biomechanics,
- nutrition,
- principles of strength and conditioning
- exercise technique/exercise prescription with emphasis in anaerobic exercise,
- and program design as related to strength and conditioning.
The BS degree in EXPER prepares program graduates for professional positions in worksite, clinical, school, fitness government and community settings.
- Graduates of the Strength and Conditioning emphasis are prepared to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association certification. Graduates can find employment in fitness and recreation facilities, high school and college athletics and allied health industries.
Core Course Requirements for EXPE Emphasis Areas
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPER 101 | INTRO TO EXPER | 2.0 |
| BIOL 112 | NUTRITION | 3 |
| EPER 162 | PERSONAL HEALTH | 3.0 |
| EPER 162L | PERSONAL HEALTH LAB | 1.0 |
| EPER 222 | BEHAVIOR FACILITATION | 3.0 |
| AT 232 | FIRST AID | 2 |
| EPER 343 | RESEARCH AND STATISTICS | 3.0 |
| EPER 344 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY | 3.0 |
| EPER 344L | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB | 1.0 |
| EPER 364 | KINESIOLOGY | 3.0 |
| EPER 461 | MANAGING PROGRAMS IN EXHPR | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
Emphasis Area Course Requirements
Strength & Conditioning Emphasis
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required EXHP Core Courses | ||
| EXHP Core Courses | 27 | |
| Required Emphasis Courses | ||
| CIS 104 | INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL SPREADSHEETS | 1.00 |
| EPER 110L | WEIGHT TRAINING | 1.0 |
| EPER 201 | DRUGS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES | 3.0 |
| PSYC 205 | INTRODUCTION TO SPORT PSYCHOLOGY | 3.0 |
| AT 260 | INJURY/ILLNESS CARE AND PREVENTION | 3 |
| EPER 301 | PERFORMANCE VIDEO ANALYSIS | 1.0 |
| EPER 310L | ADV METHODS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING | 2.0 |
| EPER 320 | NSCA TEST PREPARATION | 3.0 |
| AT 323 | FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE TRAINING | 2 |
| HS 330 | EPIDEMIOLOGY AND DISEASE PREVENTION (OR) | 3 |
| PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT | 3 | |
| EPER 350 | LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS | 3.0 |
| EPER 432 | APPLIED SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY | 3.0 |
| EPER 436 | EXERCISE ASSESSMENT | 3.0 |
| EPER 440 | BIOMECHANICS | 3.0 |
| EPER 494 | FIELD EXPERIENCE | 1-6 |
| Other Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 223 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY I | 3 |
| BIOL 223L | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY I LAB | 1 |
| BIOL 224 | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY II | 3 |
| BIOL 224L | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY II LAB | 1 |
| COMR 103 | SPEAKING AND LISTENING | 3 |
| MATH 120 | PRE-CALCULUS ALGEBRA | 3.0 |
| PSYC 151 | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT | 3.0 |
| General Education: English | 6 | |
| General Education: History | 3 | |
| General Education: Humanities | 6 | |
| General Education: Social Science | 3 | |
| Courses Outside the Major | ||
| Select 16-17 credits | 16-17 | |
| Total Credits | 113-119 | |
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I | 3 |
| EPER 101 | Intro to EXPER | 2 |
| EPER 162 | Personal Health | 3 |
| EPER 162L | Personal Health Lab | 1 |
| General Education Must be a Humanities course. | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 260 | Injury/Illness Care and Prevention | 3 |
| BIOL 112 | Nutrition | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II | 3 |
| EPER 110L | Weight Training | 1 |
| PSYC 151 | Human Development | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 223 | Human Physiology and Anatomy I | 3 |
| BIOL 223L | Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab | 1 |
| COMR 103 | Speaking and Listening | 3 |
| EPER 201 | Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
| EPER 222 | Behavior Facilitation | 3 |
| PSYC 205 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 232 | First Aid | 2 |
| BIOL 224 | Human Physiology and Anatomy II | 3 |
| BIOL 224L | Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 101 | Introductory College Mathematics | 3 |
| General Education | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| EPER 301 | Performance Video Analysis | 1 |
| EPER 343 | Research and Statistics | 3 |
| General Education | 6 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| HS 330 | Epidemiology and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| EPER 310L | Adv Methods Strength & Conditioning | 2 |
| EPER 364 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| EPER 432 | Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EPER 350 | Leadership and Ethics | 3 |
| General Education | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| EPER 344 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EPER 344L | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EPER 440 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| EPER 461 | Managing Programs in EXHPR | 3 |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AT 323 | Functional Exercise Training | 2 |
| EPER 320 | NSCA Test Preparation | 3 |
| EPER 346 | Methods Physical Activities & Games II | 2 |
| EPER 461 | Managing Programs in EXHPR | 3 |
| Elective Must be outside the major AND 2 credits must be upper division. | 5 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| EPER 494 | Field Experience | 1-6 |
| Credits | 1-6 | |
| Total Credits | 119-124 | |