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Strength & Conditioning

Colby-Sawyer's Strength & Conditioning track is ideal for candidates focused on helping individuals reach their peak athletic performance and preventing illness and injury.

In the Strength & Conditioning track, students will complete advanced coursework in exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, strength and conditioning theory and advanced strength and conditioning. The Strength & Conditioning track prepares students to become certified strength and conditioning specialists and pursue careers as strength & conditioning coaches or personal trainers at all levels. Additionally, this track also prepares students who wish to continue their education in pursuit of a doctoral degree.

Program at a glance:

  • Prepare for the following careers:
    • Strength & Conditioning coach
    • Health & Wellness professional
  • Full-time option: 9-month program, 4 courses each in fall and spring terms
  • Part-time option: 2 years with two courses per semester
  • 32 credits, cost of attendance can be found here
  • Fully online, flexible scheduling
  • Optional fellowship opportunities
  • Requires bachelor degree in any field
  • 4+1 option available for Colby-Sawyer undergrads
Strength & Conditioning | Full Time Option
Fall Semester
MSES 520 Advanced Exercise Physiology
MSES 530 Advanced Sports & Behavioral Psychology
MSES 540 Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease & Vulnerable Populations
MSES 500 Advanced Strength & Conditioning
MSES 587 Field Experience I
Spring Semester
MSES 550 Advanced Sport & Exercise Nutrition
MSES 580 Current Topics in Exercise Science
MSES 560 Practicum in Strength & Conditioning Theory
MSES 590 Comprehensive Assessment Project
MSES 588 Field Experience II
Strength & Conditioning | Part Time Option
Fall Semester
MSES 520 Advanced Exercise Physiology
MSES 500 Advanced Strength & Conditioning
Spring Semester
MSES 550 Advanced Sport & Exercise Nutrition
MSES 580 Current Topics in Exercise Science
Fall Semester
MSES 540 Exercise Prescription for Chronic Disease & Vulnerable Populations
MSES 530 Advanced Sports & Behavioral Psychology
MSES 587 Field Experience I
Spring Semester
MSES 560 Practicum in Strength & Conditioning Theory
MSES 590 Comprehensive Assessment Project
MSES 588 Field Experience II

The Colby-Sawyer Exercise Science program is recognized by the NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) for their Personal Training and Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning programs, making Colby-Sawyer the only program in New England with both designations.

The Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Program distinguishes baccalaureate degree granting academic institutions with standardized, approved strength and conditioning curricula that is designed to prepare students for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certifications.