Undergraduate Certificate in Strength & Conditioning at KU

Undergraduate Certificate in Strength & Conditioning Overview

The undergraduate certificate in strength and conditioning provides students with the opportunity to take a complementary selection of courses to prepare for careers in strength and conditioning, including personal training and tactical strength and conditioning. Courses emphasize the physiological, biomechanical, and metabolic demands of the related occupations as well as the organizational structure of facilities and management. Several courses are coupled with respective certification exam eligibility as provided by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Student Outcomes

Strength and conditioning coaches support athletes of all types in maximizing performance through targeted training, structured exercise programs, and nutrition strategies grounded in practical, evidence-based principles. These professionals work with individuals across all levels of competition, helping them enhance strength, speed, agility, and endurance. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Identify the core scientific principles that underpin exercise science and physical activity.
• Be able to locate accurate, reliable, peer reviewed scientific information and critically evaluate research and data in exercise science.
• Effectively evaluate and design exercise technique and exercise programs.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of risk assessment and injury prevention.