Program Overview

Strength & Conditioning Concentration

Overview

The exercise science major prepares you with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to become an effective professional. Course topics range from human anatomy and physiology to sports nutrition, providing you with a broad base of knowledge applicable to many different careers. You will develop strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Concentrations in Coaching, Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning, and Pre-Allied Health are available. By completing the coaching concentration, you will earn coaching certification through the American Sport Education Program (ASEP).

Career Opportunities

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Athletic training
• Sports nutrition
• Massage therapy
• Personal training
• Strength and conditioning
• Coaching
• Biomechanics
• Exercise physiology
• Recreation administration

Locations

Strength & Conditioning is offered at the following locations:

• Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)
• Surprise, AZ (Residential Campus)

Courses

Requirements List

• Sport Facility and Event Management
• Legal Issues in Recreation and Sport
• Strength and Conditioning Practicum
• Essentials of Strength & Conditioning
• Essentials of Strength & Conditioning II
• Program Design Practicum

University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

• Colleges of Distinction
• GOLD Military Friendly School

Why Choose Ottawa?

Almost all courses in Ottawa University’s programs are available online and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. We make it easy for you to transfer credits in order to help keep tuition costs down. We also offer courses in accelerated 8-week terms in order to reduce your time to completion. These are just a few of the reasons why we are proud to be the best, fastest, and most affordable option locally in the Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Phoenix areas, as well as serving students nationally through our online degrees.