Master’s in Applied Exercise Science

Strength & Conditioning Concentration

Develop your strength and conditioning philosophy and prepare for the CSCS with the Strength and Conditioning concentration from Concordia University Chicago (CUC). Apply today!

Find Strength in Education

Application Deadline: October 16, 2024
Classes Start: October 21, 2024

Online Master’s Degree Program in Strength & Conditioning

Earn your Master’s in Strength and Conditioning from Concordia University Chicago. Use your advanced knowledge to elevate athletic performance.

Strength and Conditioning Master’s Concentration Details

Our MS in Applied Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning concentration, is designed for working adults. We keep class sizes small, so you can connect with your classmates and professors. Dual concentrations are also available.

Our strength and conditioning concentration program prepares graduates to serve others on their health and fitness journey.

Prepare to Advance Your Strength and Conditioning Credentials

The Strength and Conditioning concentration was designed for current practitioners, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers and athletic performance coaches. Our comprehensive program exceeds the requirements for the standard National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification and will prepare students for advanced certifications.

Students will study advanced 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, but they will also learn how to apply strength and conditioning principles, fine-tune their programming skills and be prepared for advanced certifications.

Our Master’s in Applied Exercise Science program is recognized by the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association. The NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) recognizes and distinguishes schools with standardized, approved strength and conditioning or personal training curricula in undergraduate and graduate settings designed to prepare students for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist