Strength and Conditioning Overview

The Strength and Conditioning major is committed to student preparation and development of skills necessary to successfully engage in a career in Strength and Conditioning or to pursue post-undergraduate education. The major does this by collaborating with the National Strength and Conditioning Association to provide the opportunity for students to become certified personal trainers and Strength and Conditioning Specialists.

Students must complete at least 60% of their major coursework at Benedictine College to receive a B.A. in Strength and Conditioning.

Program Mission

The mission of the Strength and Conditioning program at Benedictine College is to provide a top tier education in the community of faith and scholarship. We are committed to the preparation and development of skills necessary to successfully engage in a career in Strength and Conditioning or to pursue post-undergraduate education. The Program collaborates with the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates will have the ability to assess the physical ability of an athlete specific to a sport or desired fitness level.
2. Graduates will have the ability to design a strength and conditioning program to meet the needs of an athlete or individual.
3. Graduates will understand the energy systems of muscle physiology and to have an ability to manipulate programs to meet those needs.
4. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to manage and utilize a strength and conditioning facility.
5. Graduates will reflect on his or her volunteer experiences related to field professionals, including how these experiences developed the ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences as colleagues, clients, and students.

Program Requirements:

Suggested Sequence of Courses for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Strength and Conditioning