Strength and Conditioning, M.Ed./M.S.

Program Description

The Strength and Conditioning program will provide students seeking positions in the field of strength and conditioning the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective program design and implementation to enhance athletic development. Completion of the concentration will allow students to be eligible for and academically prepared to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Associated (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.

Program Highlights

Degree: Master of Education or Master of Science

Required Credits: 36

School: School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership

Department: Exercise Science and Athletic Training

Modality: On-Ground

Locations: Main Campus

Additional Information: https://springfield.edu/programs/graduate/strength-and-conditioning

I. Degree Requirements (36 credits)

A. Required Courses (27 credits)

AEXS 540 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 3
AEXS 604 - Neuromuscular Physiology and Exercise Credits: 3
AEXS 670 - Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 671 - Strength and Conditioning Applications Credits: 1
AEXS 674 - Technology Use in Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 678 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
AEXS 680 - Advanced Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 681 - Internship in Strength and Conditioning Credits: 2-6
(must be taken for 2 credits to meet program requirements)
AEXS 682 - Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork I Credits: 1
AEXS 683 - Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork II Credits: 2
RSCH 610 - Foundations and Methods of Research Credits: 3

B. Research & Selective Requirements (9 credits)

Candidates in the Strength and Conditioning track are eligible for an M.S. with the completion of a thesis. Students completing a non-thesis option are eligible for an M.Ed under the Portfolio track.

a. Thesis (M.S.) Option (9 credits)

RSCH 620 - Educational and Psychological Statistics I Credits: 3
RSCH 612 - Proposal Design Credits: 2
RSCH 635 - Thesis Credits: 4-12
(must be taken for 4 credits to meet program requirements)

b. Portfolio Option (9 credits)

i. Track Requirements (4 credits)

AEXS 668 - Capstone Experience in Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
AEXS 693 - Strength and Conditioning Portfolio Defense Credits: 1

ii. Track Selectives (5 credits)

Select 5 credits from the following courses:

AEXS 602 - Exercise Biochemistry Credits: 3
AEXS 603 - Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 607 - Pulmonary Physiology & Exercise Credits: 3
AEXS 610 - Advanced Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
AEXS 677 - Stress Management Credits: 3
AEXS 678 - Sport Psychology Credits: 3
AEXS 679 - Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3
MOST 624 - Motor Learning and Control Credits: 3
PHED 613 - Advanced Level Coaching: Methods and Issues Credits: 3
PHED 633 - Athletic Administration Credits: 3
PHED 685 - Internship in Advanced Level Coaching Credits: 1-8
PSYC 670 - Student Learning and Development Credits: 3
RSCH 618 - Guided Individual Study Credits: 1-6
SMRT 679 - Performance and Personnel Management for Sport Credits: 3

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