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The undergraduate emphasis in Strength & Conditioning is embedded in our B.S. in Health & Movement Sciences degree and provides students with evidence-based knowledge in human performance, injury prevention, and program design. It is ideal for students planning to become strength coaches, performance specialists, or enter graduate school in athletic training, physical therapy, or kinesiology.<\/p>\n

Program Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Prepares students for the NSCA-CSCS certification<\/li>\n
  • Courses in biomechanics, exercise physiology, and strength and conditioning principles<\/li>\n
  • Hands-on experience in our Strength & Conditioning Lab<\/li>\n
  • Diverse field experiences in collegiate, high school, tactical, and private settings<\/li>\n
  • Emphasis on both performance optimization and athlete safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Strength & Conditioning Coach (High School, Collegiate, Professional)<\/li>\n
    • Personal Trainer<\/li>\n
    • Graduate School (Physical Therapy, Sports Science, Exercise Science, Athletic Training)<\/li>\n
    • NSCA-CSCS and other national NSCA certifications: CPSS, TSAC-F, CPT, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\n
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      Students intending to enroll in the Marshall University Strength & Conditioning program must meet the following requirements. The field experience course is intended to be taken during the second to last semester at Marshall, after the majority of classes have been completed. The guided application of strength and conditioning skills is designed to prepare students for their internship.<\/p>\n

      Prerequisites for the BS Strength and Conditioning program are:<\/p>\n

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      • Application and acceptance into the Strength and Conditioning Major.<\/li>\n
      • Completed the following courses with a \u201cC\u2019 or better; Major classes with a \u201cB\u201d or better\n
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        • BSC-227: Human Anatomy (+ Lab)<\/li>\n
        • BSC-228: Human Physiology (+ Lab)<\/li>\n
        • ESS 215: Introduction to Exercise Science<\/li>\n
        • ESS-345: Exercise Physiology<\/li>\n
        • ESS 442: Strength and Conditioning (+ ESS 443 Lab)<\/li>\n
        • HS 222: Health Provider First Aid\/CPR\/AED<\/li>\n
        • HS 365: Functional Kinesiology (+HS 365 Lab)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better; 3.0 in major classes.<\/li>\n
        • Current First Aid\/CPR\/AED credentials (American Red Cross or American Heart Association)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Follow the link to the current course catalog. Please note, if you are currently enrolled in the program, check with your academic advisor for your specific plan of study.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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          ESS 345 Exercise Physiology<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ESS 442 Principles of Strength Conditioning<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          ESS 443 Principles of Strength Conditioning Lab<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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          Major in Strength & Conditioning (34\u201336 credits)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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          ESS 375 Fitness Assessment and Prescription<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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          If a student earns a grade in a strength & conditioning program course that does not meet the required passing grade, the instructor may require remedial work to achieve the required score. The instructor of record and Program Director will review each student on a case-by-case basis. Students may be required to provide remedial work. Options include, but are not limited to, retaking a course, remedial work, and independent study. Refusal to engage in remediation may result in probation and\/or dismissal from the program.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \n \n\n \n

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          Purpose:<\/strong> The Strength & Conditioning program is committed to fostering an educational environment where students can express concerns and seek resolutions in a fair and systematic manner. This grievance policy provides a structured process for addressing academic and non-academic issues that may arise during a student\u2019s tenure in the program.<\/p>\n

          Scope:<\/strong> This policy applies to all students enrolled in the Strength & Conditioning program and encompasses grievances related to academic matters, faculty or staff conduct, program policies, and other concerns impacting the student experience.<\/p>\n

          Grievance Procedures:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          1. Informal Resolution:<\/p>\n