Strength and Conditioning Minor (STCN)

The mission of the Strength & Conditioning Minor is to provide students with hands-on experiences and concepts to expand their knowledge in the field of athletic performance and conditioning. The curriculum is designed specifically for students interested in a career as a strength and conditioning professional and to obtain the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS) certification. Each student will complete a minimum of two 75-hour internships, where they will work with strength & conditioning professionals at two different areas/sites.

The Strength and Conditioning Minor requires 16 total hours listed below:

Required Courses:

HPHE 1540 - Scientific Foundations of Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 3960 - Principles for Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 3970 - Exercise and Sports Nutrition Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 4920 - Athlete Testing and Evaluation Credits: 3 hours
HPHE 4982 - Strength and Conditioning Internship 1 Credits: 2 hours
HPHE 4983 - Strength and Conditioning Internship II Credits: 2 hours
A “C” grade or better is required for all Strength & Conditioning Minor classes.
This minor is not available to Exercise Science majors.