Strength and Conditioning Graduate Program Department of Kinesiology Appalachian State University
The Strength and Conditioning concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in fitness and athletic performance. Students interested in pursuing a career as a strength and conditioning coach (college/professional sport, tactical populations, etc.) or working in fitness/wellness programs (personal training, fitness program director, etc.) will have the needed knowledge and skills for employment in the field as well as for achieving certification. This concentration prepares students to take the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).