Help Others Grow in Their Wellness Journey with Our Bachelor’s in Strength and Conditioning
Step into the dynamic health and fitness world with Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Strength and Conditioning. This program can help equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to enhance physical performance and prevent injury. Our courses offer a comprehensive understanding of the human body, its capabilities, and methods for maximizing its potential. If you want to become a strength and conditioning coach, this degree may be right for you!
Our BS in Strength and Conditioning degree can be your stepping stone toward a career where you’re working and making a real difference in the lives of those around you. Empower others as you help them develop advanced training regimens, increase athletic performance, and prevent injuries. Imagine a job where you assist athletes in reaching their peak potential, help older adults maintain their physical function, or inspire individuals to surpass their personal fitness goals. Your role could significantly impact people’s health, happiness, and quality of life.
Personal growth is an integral part of this journey; you can gain an in-depth understanding of exercise science and biomechanics, empowering you to embrace a healthier lifestyle personally. As a strength and conditioning program graduate, you might consider roles such as strength and conditioning coach, fitness director, personal trainer, wellness coordinator, or sports nutritionist. Additionally, you could pursue further studies in physical therapy, exercise physiology, or sports medicine. This degree can also provide a strong foundation if you’re interested in research or academia.
The Bachelor of Science in Strength and Conditioning at Liberty University can provide you with a unique combination of scientific knowledge, practical skills, and personal development opportunities. Whether you aspire to work with elite athletes, improve community health, or embark on personal fitness goals, our degree program could be your launching pad.
Award-Winning Campus
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education that equips students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence helped us rank among Niche.com’s Top 3 college campuses in America. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Strength and Conditioning Degree?
Take your passion for health and fitness to new heights. At Liberty, you can engage in a comprehensive program that blends the science of the human body with the practical application of strength and conditioning principles.
Our commitment to you goes beyond academics. We focus on developing the whole student, integrating intellectual and spiritual growth in a vibrant Christian environment. We offer an education where faith and learning walk hand in hand. In your journey with us, you can engage in stimulating classroom discussions where science meets faith, allowing you to explore the intersections of fitness, health, and Christian values.
Liberty’s strength and conditioning program offers more than just theory – you can gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art fitness and human performance labs. You can learn to apply theoretical concepts in real-world contexts, refining your practical skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. As a student in the BS in Strength and Conditioning program, you can accumulate 510 hours of practicum and internship experience as well as graduate with the opportunity to sit for 2 certification exams.
Our professors are not just teachers; they’re professionals with years of real-world experience in strength and conditioning. They’re here to share their knowledge and inspire you to strive for excellence. The sense of community at Liberty is unmatched. As a residential student, you can experience life-changing friendships, a wide array of extracurricular activities, and a vibrant spiritual community. Our beautiful campus is a place where you can feel at home, grow both personally and professionally, and prepare to make a difference in the world.
In choosing Liberty, you’re not just choosing a degree. You’re choosing a transformative experience that can equip you for a rewarding career and a life of service. You’re choosing a community that believes in integrating faith and learning. And you’re choosing a university committed to cultivating Champions for Christ.
What Will You Learn in Our Strength and Conditioning Bachelor’s Degree?
Throughout our comprehensive strength and conditioning bachelor’s degree program, you will dive deep into physical fitness, health, and human performance. In this degree program, you will start your journey by taking human anatomy and physiology courses. In these courses, you can learn about the essential functions of the human body, including human chemistry, anatomy, and organ systems. You’ll also explore psychological foundations to better understand how the human brain operates and impacts human performance.
As you progress into your major core courses, you’ll take an Introduction to Exercise Science and Physiology of Exercise course. Throughout these courses, you can gain an understanding of exercise science theory and an overall comprehension of human movement.
Furthermore, you can gain exposure to training methodologies and understand how to design and implement tailored fitness programs. You can discover how dietary choices impact the body, energy levels, muscle development, and overall athletic performance. You can also learn about advanced strength training, weight training, speed, agility, quickness, and leadership through exercise.
As you learn and develop the skills needed to step into the world of strength training and conditioning, you can also expand and enhance your skills with hands-on opportunities such as practicums and certifications. With our BS in Strength and Conditioning, you can grow your knowledge, improve your skills, and prepare for a future where you can make a real difference in others’ lives and your own. As a graduate of this program, you will be provided with the information and tools needed to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.*
Review the Degree Completion Plan and check out our featured courses below to learn more about what you’ll be studying!
*Testing for this certification is an optional part of the student’s senior-level coursework, but can also be completed after graduation.
Featured Courses
EXSC 310 – Physiology of Exercise
EXSC 311 – Analysis of Human Movement
EXSC 345 – Applied Strength Training and Conditioning
STRG 480 – Essentials of Sports Science
Highlights of Our BS in Strength and Conditioning Degree
- Use state-of-the-art facilities such as our Human Performance Lab, Motion Analysis Lab, and Functional Assessment Lab.
- Our students exceed the national pass rate on the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist Certification Exam (ACSM C-EP), National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam (NSCA CSCS), and State Board of Certification Athletic Training Licensing Exam.
- Gain networking opportunities by joining one of our exercise science-related clubs.
- Our professors have years of experience in a wide range of health and fitness fields.
- Get hands-on experience through practicums, internships, and laboratory courses.
BS in Strength and Conditioning Degree Information
- Residential
- 120 total credit hours
- Transfer in up to 75% of your total degree
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- View our course catalog
- Students in this program will achieve First Aid/CPR Certification as a requirement for graduation
Potential Career Opportunities for BS in Strength and Conditioning Graduate
- Exercise physiologist
- Human performance coach
- Personal trainer
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Strength and conditioning rehabilitation specialist
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
BS in Strength and Conditioning Specialization
BS in Strength and Conditioning – Coaching
Our BS in Strength and Conditioning – Coaching degree is designed to help prepare you to coach athletes at all levels. With this degree, you could help motivate athletes to achieve their highest potential.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Exercise physiologist
- Personal trainer
- Private sector human performance coach
- Strength and conditioning coach – high school, college, professional
- Strength and conditioning specialist – rehabilitation
- Tactical strength and conditioning specialist
View the Degree Completion Plan.
