Strength Conditioning Studies
SCS 6003: Sport Psychology
Examines psychological concepts, research, and theories in relation to sport and exercise participation.
SCS 6013: Measurement and Evaluation in Strength and Conditioning
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: B or better in the following courses: PE 6033, PE 6053,
and PE 4523.
An advanced investigation of measurement and assessment theory along with the study
of various test and measurement protocols used in strength and conditioning, exercise,
and sport. Testing in the cognitive, psychomotor, health-fitness, and affective domains
will be reviewed. Criteria for selection of tests including validity, reliability,
objectivity, and utility. Basic statistical methods as applied to strength and conditioning
with particular emphasis on interpretation and evaluation of results will be emphasized.
SCS 6023: Scientific Foundations of Strength and Conditioning
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: B or better in the following courses: PE 6033 and PE
6053.
An intensive advanced course integrating the principles of Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics,
and Exercise Psychology as they relate to strength and conditioning programs.
SCS 6033: Strength and Conditioning Program Design and Development
Prerequisites: B or better in the following courses: PE 3663, PE 4033, and WS 4023.
An advanced course that integrates scientific principles and practical applications
related to designing a safe and effective strength and conditioning training program.
Tenets from Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, and Exercise Psychology will be reviewed
as design principles are covered.
SCS 6043: Techniques for Development of Hypertrophy, Strength, and Power
Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in PE 6033 or PE 6053.
An intensive course designed to assist trainers and coaches in developing the ability
to teach proper resistance training techniques. Scientific research dealing with the
development of hypertrophy, strength, and power will be explored.
Note: This is a 5 week summer course with 3 weeks spent on-campus.
SCS 6053: Techniques for Development of Speed, Agility, Reaction Time and Endurance
Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in PE 6033 or PE 6053.
An intensive course designed to assist trainers and coaches in teaching various techniques
designed to enhance flexibility, speed, agility, reaction time, and glycolytic and
aerobic endurance.
Note: This is a 5 week summer course with 3 weeks spent on-campus.
SCS 6063: Trends in Sports Nutrition and Metabolism
An advanced study of nutrition as a means to enhance performance in exercise and sport.
Note: This is a 5 week summer course with 3 weeks spent on-campus.
SCS 6083: Instructional Strategies for Strength Coaches
This course focuses on effective sport pedagogy. Students will gain experience in
a range of pedagogical skills including designing learning experiences, task presentation,
content analysis, strategies for developing the learning environment, assessment of
athlete/client performance, and systematic observation techniques for analyzing and
improving teaching.
SCS 6093: Exercise Science Seminar
This course is designed to enhance the student's ability to critically analyze and evaluate contemporary strength and conditioning literature.
SCS 6103: Professional Project
Prerequisite: Requires the prior completion of 27 hours towards the SCS degree. The
professional project should be developed and must be approved by the Graduate Program
Director prior to enrolling in this course.
The Professional Project is the capstone course for the Master of Strength and Conditioning
Studies degree, serving as the integrative culmination of the program. The student
is responsible for producing a substantial piece of independent research, a significant
professional creative project, or a meaningful internship.