I wanted to get a PhD to pursue a tenured-track position and perform research. The online courses have been highly engaging and have provided an outstanding learning experience preparing me to contribute as a scholar in my field of study.
Next Start Date: 1/10/2022
Delivery Format: 100% Online
Application Deadline: December 17, 2021
Cost Per Credit Hour: $475 (beginning fall 2020)
Technology Fee: $16 (per credit hour)
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The Strength and Conditioning certification was designed for current practitioners, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers and athletic performance coaches. Students will study topics such as strength and conditioning theory as well as gain the skills and knowledge to develop a strength and conditioning philosophy of their own. Not only will students be prepared for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam they will learn how to apply strength and conditioning principles and fine tune their programming skills. Gainful employment information can be found here.
Program Features
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| AES 6810 | Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Explore the foundations of strength and conditioning as established by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Design and critique strength and conditioning programs based on NSCA guidelines. Designed to prepare students interested in becoming Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA. | 3 |
| AES 6820 | Advanced Strength and Conditioning Theory Explore the principles of resistance training and periodization. Develop periodized programs based on foundational and current literature. Critique and justify programming selections. | 3 |
| AES 6840 | Practicum in Strength and Conditioning Theory Development and implementation of a strength and conditioning program through a case study with a member of the community. Justify your programming selection and assess program success. | 3 |
| AES 6860 | Seminar in Strength and Conditioning In depth exploration and analysis of advanced topics in strength and conditioning. Evaluation of current industry trends and practices. Creation of personal strength and conditioning philosophy. | 3 |
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I wanted to get a PhD to pursue a tenured-track position and perform research. The online courses have been highly engaging and have provided an outstanding learning experience preparing me to contribute as a scholar in my field of study.
I love the curriculum and the ability to take one course at a time, along with the flexible payments that works with my salary. This degree will prepare me to work with other professors or medical doctors in the Exercise Science field to explore further research.
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