Strength and Conditioning, M.S.

Program Description

The Strength and Conditioning major prepares students to be leaders in the field of strength and conditioning, serving athletes in the high school, collegiate, professional, tactical, and private settings. Students will develop the knowledge and skills to design and implement evidence-based programs to enhance athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury as well as the skills necessary to communicate with key stakeholders including but not limited to athletes, athletic trainers, and sport coaches. This knowledge and these skills will be developed through multiple internship experiences, interactive and hands-on course work, and exposure to sports science technologies, practices, and data-driven decision making and implementation.

Program Highlights

Degree: Master of Science

Required Credits: 36

School: School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership

Department: Exercise Science

Modality: On-Ground

Additional Information: Available on the Springfield College external website (www.springfield.edu)

Program Standards

Students who receive a grade of C+ or lower in a total of three courses will be dismissed from the program.

I. Degree Requirements (36 credits)

A. Required Courses (31 credits)

AEXS 540 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 3
AEXS 604 - Neuromuscular Physiology and Exercise Credits: 3
AEXS 668 - Capstone Experience in Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 670 - Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 671 - Strength and Conditioning Applications Credits: 1
AEXS 674 - Technology Use in Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 678 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
AEXS 680 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 681 - Internship in Strength and Conditioning Credits: 2-6
(must be taken for 2 credits to meet program requirements)
AEXS 682 - Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork I Credits: 1
AEXS 683 - Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork II Credits: 2
AEXS 693 - Strength and Conditioning Portfolio Defense Credits: 1
RSCH 610 - Foundations and Methods of Research Credits: 3

B. Selectives (5 credits)

Select 5 credits from the following courses:

AEXS 602 - Exercise Biochemistry Credits: 3
AEXS 603 - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 610 - Advanced Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 677 - Stress Management Credits: 3
AEXS 679 - Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
MOST 624 - Motor Learning and Control Credits: 3
PHED 613 - Advanced Level Coaching: Methods and Issues Credits: 3
PHED 633 - Athletic Administration Credits: 3
PHED 685 - Internship in Advanced Level Coaching Credits: 1-8
PSYC 670 - Student Learning and Development Credits: 3
RSCH 618 - Guided Individual Study Credits: 1-6
SMRT 679 - Performance and Personnel Management for Sport Credits: 3