Strength and Conditioning BS
A major in strength and conditioning consists of a comprehensive curriculum incorporating required courses and elective courses. This degree focuses on concepts and applications of scientific principles of strength and conditioning. Successful completion of the program of study will allow the student to sit for the national certification exam (NSCA CSCS Exam). A passing score on the certification exam, however, is not necessary for awarding of a Bachelor of Science degree in strength and conditioning by The University of Findlay.
The Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Program at The University of Findlay has met the criteria as an approved and recognized program through the NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP). Program approval through the NSCA ERP does not constitute nor imply accreditation through the CASCE.
Major Requirements
Required Courses:
| ANHS 150 | Introduction to Health Professions | 1 |
| ANHS 205 | First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| ANHS 210 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| ANHS 241 | Structural Anatomy | 3 |
| ANHS 308 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| ANHS 336 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| ANHS 450 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| BIOL 222 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I | 3 |
| BIOL 222L | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 223 | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II | 3 |
| BIOL 223L | Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professions II Lab | 1 |
| SCON 101 | Introduction to Exercise Technique | 1 |
| SCON 210 | Principles of Personal Training | 4 |
| SCON 227 | Practicum: Personal Training | 1 |
| SCON 360 | Foundations in Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SCON 421 | Practicum: Strength and Conditioning | 2 |
| SCON 470 | Strength and Conditioning I | 3 |
| SCON 471 | Strength and Conditioning II | 3 |
| SCON 490 | Senior Seminar in Strength and Conditioning | 1 |
Elective Courses (must complete 6 hours from below):
| ANHS 200 | Perceptual Motor Development and Learning | 3 |
| ANHS 325 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| ANHS 484 | Research in Health and Human Performance | variable |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 330 | Applied Sport Psychology | 3 |
| SCON 228 | Practicum: Athletic Facility Management | 1 |
| SCON 361 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
Effective as of 6/24/2024