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Kinesiology and Sports Studies (BS)
Strength and Conditioning Emphasis
Become a performance coach for athletes and various fitness populations as a certified strength and conditioning professional.
Unlock Human Performance Potential
The strength and conditioning concentration at A&M-Commerce's Department of Health and Human Performance helps you prepare to become a skilled performance coach. You'll gain a deep understanding of the science behind optimizing human potential, along with real-world experience in the strength and conditioning field. This program blends sport science, management skills and coaching techniques for individuals and groups. Upon graduation, you will be positioned to gain advanced certifications in strength and conditioning, evaluate new technologies in sports science and be a strong advocate for your clients. With hands-on experience and expertise, you will be equipped for a career as a certified strength and conditioning coach.
Note: This program provides the educational preparation to sit for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
What You Will Learn
A bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and sports studies with a strength and conditioning emphasis will offer the opportunity to:
- Learn basic and advanced knowledge of human body function and movement.
- Engage in strength and conditioning programming and methodology.
- Apply methods of fitness testing, analysis and integration.
- Learn concepts of nutrition, hydration and sport fueling.
- Acquire concepts of leadership and administration.
- Obtain field experience through an internship.
See Yourself Succeed with a Degree In Kinesiology and Sports Studies
Hands-On Experience
Our faculty will help you tackle complex topics and discover solutions and methods with hands-on learning.
Career Readiness
Participate in excellence-driven programs that empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a variety of settings. The Department of Health and Human Performance is dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and resources needed to excel.
Science-Centered
Our faculty are committed to evidence-based practice and offer quantitative and qualitative research opportunities.
Our Facilities
Foster your education with a space designed for innovation and collaboration. Our new Nursing and Health Sciences Building features state-of-the-art equipment and facilities that provide you with an unmatched experience.
CASCE Accreditation Pending
We are in the process of completing accreditation through the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE) and have finished the self study.
Internship opportunities
The strength and conditioning emphasis requires an internship. Such experience provides the foundation employers are often looking for. These are just a few of the companies that partner with Student Career Preparedness and offer opportunities for A&M-Commerce kinesiology students.
Minors
The strength and conditioning emphasis requires you to choose and complete an 18-hour minor, such as:
- Health
- Interdisciplinary Studies
Featured Courses
Course Delivery
Designed for part- and full-time students, most courses are offered at our main campus in Commerce and our locations in Frisco and McKinney (CHEC).
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Phi Pi Delta, the organization for health and human performance majors, provides many benefits to its members:
- Meet new people that share common interests
- Network with key professionals in your field of study
- Receive financial assistance for attending professional conventions
- Engage in social activities with faculty and other students (ex. school activities, homecoming, Texas Rangers games and much more)
- Gain valuable experience that will help your professional career
Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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- Department of Health and Human Performance
- 903.886.5549
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