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Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences
Carpenter Sports Building
26 North College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Ph: (302) 831-2265
Fax: (302) 831-4261
E-mail:
Health & Exercise Sciences - royer@udel.edu
Nutrition & Dietetics-
bakers@udel.edu

 

Minor in Strength and Conditioning

This minor is designed to provide students with in depth understanding of the theory and practical considerations associated with physical training to enhance strength and conditioning. Students successfully completing the minor will be prepared to take the Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification examination offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

This minor is open to all students. Students applying for the minor must have completed at least one semester of full-time study with a minimum GPA of 2.25. Enrollment in the minor for at least four semesters is necessary due to the sequencing of courses. A grade of C- or better in required courses is needed for successful completion of the minor.

This minor cannot be applied for over the WEB. Paper applications are accepted March 15th and October 15th. All students must speak to Jeff Schneider PRIOR to applying. Jeff Schneider can be reached at (302) 831-4107.

Prerequisite Courses:

The following courses are identified as prerequisites for selected courses in the minor. It is not necessary to take all of the prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the first course in the minor. See courses descriptions for the required courses to identify individual course prerequisites.

HESC 220 Anatomy and Physiology
3
OR    
HESC 309 Pre-Clinical Anatomy and Physiology I
3
HESC 350 Basic Concepts in Kinesiology
3
HESC 425
Biomechanics of Human Movement
4
OR    
HESC 426 Biomechanics I
4
NTDT 200 Nutrition Concepts
3

Required Courses:

HESC 317 Strength & Conditioning Laboratory
1
HESC 320 Principles of Strength/Conditioning
3
HESC 430 Physiology of Activity
3
OR    
HESC 433 Applied Physiology of Activity
3
HESC 431 Physiology of Activity Laboratory
1
HESC 435 Physical Activity Behavior
3
HESC 440 Strategies for Athletic Peak Performance
3
HESC 447 Advanced Topics in Strength and Conditioning
3
HESC 462 Practicum in Strength and Conditioning
3
NTDT 310 Nutrition and Activity
3