Pathway to Your Strength and Conditioning Degree
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Strength and Conditioning Degree Completion program is delivered 100% online, with all major courses being offered in 8-week blocks. Coursework is delivered asynchronously, allowing students to complete assignments at their own pace in a way that best suits their personal schedule.
The program includes 122 hours of coursework. Thirty eight (38) of these hours are dedicated to general education. Sixty six (66) of these hours are applied towards major coursework, and the remaining eighteen (18) hours are available for elective courses. Elective courses can be used to learn additional skills in the areas of strength and conditioning, psychology, sports management, business, and leadership.
Prepare to Transfer to The Citadel
This section outlines the course requirements for the Strength and Conditioning Degree Completion Transfer Program. While the outline is specific to Trident Technical College (TTC), any state-approved technical college will be acceptable. It provides details on the courses needed for your initial studies and those required at The Citadel to complete your degree.
Strength and Conditioning Transfer Program Course Requirements
| Degree Requirements | Courses Taken at TTC (credit hours) |
|---|---|
| Writing/ENG Composition (6 credit hours) | • Two courses in ENGL 101:499 (3) |
| History (6 credit hours) in sequence | • Two courses in HIST 101:499 (3) |
| Science (8 credit hours) | • Two courses with labs (4) |
| Mathematics (6 credit hours) | • Two courses in MATH 101:499 (3) OR • Two courses in STAT 101:499 (3) |
| Humanities (6 credit hours) | • Two courses 101:499 (3) |
| Social Science I (3 credit hours) | • PSYC 201 – General Psychology (3) |
| Social Science II (3 credit hours) | • One course in ANTH 101:499 (3), PSCI 101:499 (3), PSYC 101:499 (3)1, SOCI 101:499 (3) |
| General Elective (3 credit hours) | • One course 100:499 (3) |
Courses Required at The Citadel
| Strength and Conditioning Course Requirements (credit hours) |
|---|
| • EUGS 101 – Intro to The Citadel (1) |
| • First Aid CPR Certification |
| • EXSC 200 – Motor and Development (3) |
| • EXSC 305 – Measure and Evaluation (3) |
| • EXSC 314 – Biomechanical Kinesiology (3) |
| • EXSC 315 – Strength and Conditioning I (3) |
| • EXSC 319 / EXSC 329 – Physiology of Exercise (3) and Lab (1) |
| • EXSC 320 – Exercise Physiology II (3) |
| • EXSC 403 – Exercise Testing and Prescription (3) |
| • EXSC 412 – Strength and Conditioning II (3) |
| • HLED 302 – Drug and Substance Abuse (3) |
| • HLED 401 – Nutrition (3) |
| • HLED 402 – Sport Nutrition (3) |
| • LDRS 371 – Leadership in Organizations (3) |
| • PHED 303 – Adapted Physical Activity and Sport (3) |
| • PSYC 319 – Psychological Resiliency (3) |
| • STRC 200 – Instructional Aspects of Teaching and Coaching (3) |
| • STRC 201 / STRC 211 – Anatomy and Physiology for HHP (3) and Lab (1) |
| • STRC 301 – Tactical Strength and Conditioning (3) |
| • EXSC 202 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3) |
| • Two General Elective courses – 101:499 (3) |
| • Four Upper-Level Elective courses – 300:499 (3) |
| • STRC 395 – Directed Field Experience in Strength and Conditioning (3) |
| • STRC 495 – Internship in Strength and Conditioning (6) |