Program Overview

Tactical Athlete Strength, Conditioning and Injury Prevention Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Tactical Athlete Strength, Conditioning and Injury Prevention Graduate Certificate features a 6 course, 18 credit, 100% online curriculum. The mission of the certificate program is to provide graduates with foundational knowledge, skills and abilities to become leaders in tactical strength, conditioning and injury prevention. The curriculum covers content focused on improving the health, fitness and resiliency of emergency responders (i.e., Tactical Athletes). Upon graduation students will be prepared for a variety of positions (Strength and Conditioning Coach, Athletic Trainer, Health and Fitness Coordinator) or to pursue a graduate degree.

Admissions

Application Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions. For specific information about this program, see Graduate Application Deadlines and Requirements on the College website.

Policies

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 18

This certificate may be pursued on a part-time basis only.

Required Courses

• ATEP 510: Advanced Functional Anatomy (3 credits)
• KINE 601: Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
• KINE 602: Movement and Fitness Assessment (3 credits)
• KINE 603: Applied Biomechanics (3 credits)
• KINE 609: Applied Strength and Conditioning Programming (3 credits)
• KINE 610: Corrective and Preventative Exercise Techniques (3 credits)
• Total Credits: 18

Related Programs

• Athletic Training, MS
• Kinesiology, MS