Majors, minors & more
Strength and Conditioning
College of Education
- Offered as:
- Minor
Overview
The mission of the Strength and Conditioning minor is to give students invaluable hands-on experience to enhance and expand their knowledge in the field of athletic performance. Students with this education will be well-prepared to sit for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam, the standard in certifications for strength and conditioning professionals worldwide.
- Strengths of the program
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- The only program in Washington state recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association for meeting the educational guidelines recommended for strength and conditioning professionals
- Students learn from Kinesiology faculty and professionals in the WSU Athletics strength and conditioning staff
- Students work with NCAA Division 1 athletes from WSU and affiliated professionals in the community setting
- Students obtain at least 400 hours of working experience in athletic performance enhancement
- Featured courses
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All students minoring in strength and conditioning will complete traditional coursework in the minor’s core classes. In addition, practicum requirements include three consecutive terms of three-credits (120-150 hours) in an approved sports performance site. Because of the limited space within athletics, a limited number of students are admitted to the minor.
Prerequisite courses:- Anatomy
- Fitness Concepts
- Strength Training
- Advanced Strength Training
- Nutrition Related to Fitness and
- Sport
- Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Practicums 1-3
- Career options in Strength and Conditioning
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The strength and conditioning minor program at WSU has produced many quality and highly sought after Strength and Conditioning professionals and has been able to help place former students in a wide variety of settings, including the NFL, NBA and MLB, as well as many in collegiate athletic programs across the country.
In addition, this experience enhances non-traditional career routes. Some of the outside fields our students utilize their knowledge include: physical therapy, athletic training, personal training, sport coaching, physical education, and tactical (military, emergency personnel) training.