Exercise and Wellness (Strength and Conditioning Specialist), BS
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or MAT 170 Precalculus
Additional facts
STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
ASU is no longer accepting new students to this program. Interested students should apply to the BS in clinical exercise science.
Degree description
Students in this strength and conditioning specialist concentration are exposed to applied assessment labs and practical fieldwork to gain the knowledge they will need to be competent coaches in this field.
Graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist or the Tactical Strength and Conditioning-Facilitator examinations offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (https://www.nsca.com) at the completion of their coursework. Students interested in careers in the field of sports medicine (athletic trainers, sports physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, etc.) may also benefit from the coursework to provide an understanding of the training programs that accompany sports participation.
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Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available, strength and conditioning specialist students are able to tailor their experience to their unique interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S., or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
The strength and conditioning specialist concentration is designed for students who want to work with active or athletic populations, including sport and tactical occupations. These students may work with high school, college or professional sports organizations in scholastic or private sports performance training facilities, with tactical sports performance clients (e.g., military, police, firefighters, EMT) in municipal or government-run facilities or with individual clients participating in more active, higher intensity-based fitness programs.
Many graduates of this program go onto careers which include:
- athletic trainer*
- fitness center director
- group exercise specialist
- personal trainer
- physical therapist*
- physical therapy technician
- sports performance coach
- sports performance director
- sports scout
- tactical performance coach
*Additional prerequisites and postgraduate degrees are required.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
INACTIVE School of Nutrition and Health Promotion
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-2644
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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Accelerated master's
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Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
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