HERS 389 - Strength and Conditioning Principles and Programming

(3 S.H.)

This course is designed for students preparing for the National Strength and Condition Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or for students wishing to gain additional practical application of exercise science, strength training, and programming. The major focus of the course will be on exercise techniques, designing strength and conditioning programs, application of exercise prescription principles and facility management, and organization and administrative procedures. Prerequisites: HERS 205 - Nutrition for Lifetime Wellness, HERS 280 - Foundations of Exercise Science, HERS 314 - Anatomical Kinesiology, △ HERS 340 - Physiology of Exercise, BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 212 - Anatomy and Physiology II. Grade only. Offered each semester.