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Nov 21, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog | 2024-2025
Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning Concentration, B.S.
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The CASCE accredited Strength and Conditioning Concentration is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education and prepares students with the knowledge and skills essential for the Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Students apply industry standard, evidence-based guidelines to the administration of fitness assessments, the development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs, and the management and oversight of such programs. The culminating experience of the concentration is a robust internship under the supervision of a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Students are encouraged to take the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam.
All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .
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Admission Requirements
Freshmen and Transfers
Students who meet the following criteria may submit a declaration form for the Strength and Conditioning Concentration:
Currently Enrolled Students From Another Major
Students who wish to declare the Pre-Exercise Science major will register for and attend a Change of Major Orientation through the CHHS Advising Center. The declaration form is found on the Exercise Science website. Academic advising prior to declaration is strongly encouraged. Please contact the Exercise Science Program Director for more information.
General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)
For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.
Foundation Courses (21 credit hours)
Major Courses (27 credit hours)
Concentration Courses (22 credit hours)
Required Courses (16 credit hours)
Internship (9 credit hours)
Students complete EXER 4490 during the last semester in the major. Required major courses, with the exception of EXER 4100 , must be completed with a grade of C or above prior to the internship.
Unrestricted Elective Courses
As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.
Other Requirements
Students are encouraged to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam.
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Progression Requirements
All of the required courses for the Pre-Exercise Science major, Exercise Science major, and Health and Fitness concentration must be completed with a grade of C or above. Students may repeat each required Pre-Exercise Science or Exercise Science course once, for a total of 2 attempts. Withdrawals are not counted towards the repeat limits, but students are limited to 16 credit hours of self-withdrawals during their academic career. If a student does not earn a grade of C or higher within the two allowed attempts, he/she/they will be dismissed from the major. If a student feels he/she/they have grounds to appeal this policy, an appeal may be submitted for review by the Program Director and Exercise Science Committee.
Admission to Upper Division
All pre-Exercise Science majors must complete the following courses with a grade of C or higher to be considered for admission to the Exercise Science degree program:
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and submit the online application.
Once admitted to the upper division, students can select the “Pre-professional” or the “Strength & Conditioning” Concentration.
Special Policies or Requirements
Exercise Science majors cannot earn more than 2 grades of D, F, or W in all required courses (PEXE and EXER). Exceeding the minimum number of D, F, W grades results in dismissal from the major.
Honors Program
For details about the Honors Program in the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences, visit the program page .
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