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Exercise Science: Strength & Conditioning or Health & Wellness (BS)

 

Overview

  • Aligns its core requirements with the professional preparation standards published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • Provides a variety of internship opportunities tailored to the interests of each individual student
  • The curriculum provides NASM certification in Personal Training and/or Performance Enhancement Specialist (Strength and Conditioning Coach).

The Preparation

  • Graduates are ready for careers in health-related fields, fitness/wellness in schools, hospitals, clinics, and community or private fitness centers
  • Our graduates are successful in graduate school and the workforce

Strength & Conditioning Concentration Data

 

2023

2024

2025

3-year aggregate

Number of students enrolled in the program

42

39

46

127

SNU Retention Rate

100%

76.1%

92.7%

  

Major Retention Rate

36.7%

19.5%

52.9%

  

Number of students graduating from program.

9

9

11

29

CSCS Examination Scores

Number of students graduating from program who took the CSCS examination.

2

2

5

9

Students who passed the scientific foundations section on the first attempt.

1 

(50%)

0 

(0%)

1 

(20%)

2

(22%)

Students who passed the practical/applied section on the first attempt.

0 

(0%)

0 

(0%)

1 

(20%)

1 

(8%)

Students who passed the CSCS examination regardless of the number of attempts.

1 

(50%)

0 

(0%)

1 

(20%)

2 

(22%)

Graduate Placement

Graduates employed in discipline

1

2

2

5

Graduates employed outside of discipline

1

2

0

3

Graduates entering graduate school

7

1

6

14

Degree Plan

The Exercise Science degree provides a solid foundation for students to pursue further education in exercise physiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and a variety of other allied health disciplines.

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Highly Qualified Professors

SNU offers you the opportunity to study with credentialed faculty as you journey toward graduation, another step closer to reaching your goals. These scholars with a Christian worldview will mentor and guide you along the way.  SNU’s smaller size allows students to interact with faculty — not only in the classroom, but also through impactful mentoring, personal advising, and meaningful research. Come and be known; come and belong.
Faculty

Career Opportunities

When you graduate with your degree in Exercise Science from SNU, you’ll have the preparation you need for a successful career in many professions such as:

  • Personal Trainer
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Cardiac Exercise Specialist