Requirements and Curriculum

Students learn about kettle ball exercises in Kimball Tower as part of the exercise science program.

Students practicing exercise perscription as part of class.

The MS in Strength and Conditioning is a 30-33 credit program delivered across three consecutive semesters (summer, fall, and spring). The curriculum integrates advanced coursework in exercise science with extensive supervised clinical experience, preparing graduates for immediate professional practice and elgibility to sit for their CSCS examination.

Curriculum

Summer Semester (6 - 9 credits)

  • CHB 550 - Population Health and Wellbeing (3 cr)*
  • ES 524 - Anatomy for Strength and Conditioning Specialists (3 cr)
  • ES 507 - Foundations in Strength and Conditioning (3 cr)

*waived for UB exercise science graduates

Fall Semester (14 credits)

  • ES 511 - Advanced Principles of S&C: Aerobic Training (3 cr)
  • ES 512 - Advanced Principles of S&C: Resistance Training (3 cr)
  • ES 513 - Advanced Principles of S&C: Anaerobic Training (3 cr)
  • ES 580 - Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 cr)
  • ES 590 - Practicum in Strength and Conditioning I (2 cr)

Spring Semester (10 credits)

  • ES 523 - Program Design for Strength and Conditioning Specialists (3 cr)
  • NTR 505 - Exercise Nutrition (2 cr)
  • ES 591 - Practicum in Strength and Conditioning II (5 cr)