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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

EXSC 654 Principles of Strength and Conditioning


The purpose of this course is to review and integrate theoretical elements of exercise science and practical concepts of physical training necessary for the development and implementation of conditioning programs for athletic populations. In addition, the course will help students structurally prepare for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam provided by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Credit 3 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Variable

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major - EXP 
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - SPMD 433, EXSC 433, SPMD 654
Course History -
Change to prerequisites and major restrictions 2/2019, effective Fall 2019; Course Rotation updated 2/2019; Change to prefix 1/2018, effective Summer 2018; Course Rotation added 1/15; New Course 4/2012, effective Fall 2012


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