Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Exercise Science – Strength and Conditioning
Lead the Way in Fitness and Wellness with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science – Strength and Conditioning
If you are passionate about helping others reach their peak physical fitness, then you’ve probably considered working as a coach, athletic trainer, or personal trainer. With a degree in exercise science and a concentration in strength and conditioning, you’ll have the skill set required for these types of roles.
Additionally, you may be interested in pursuing further education within the medical field to work as a chiropractor, physician’s assistant, or occupational therapist. This degree also equips you for higher education opportunities within the medical field.
Become prepared with the knowledge and experience you need to pursue your career. With this exercise science degree, you can start helping others find their stride and live healthier lives at the professional level.
Pursue Your Degree with Confidence
- In addition to Liberty University’s regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), this undergraduate exercise science program is nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- The professors who’ll be teaching you have years of real-life experience and doctoral degrees in exercise science-related fields.
- Upon completion of this program, you’ll have hours of hands-on experience from labs, as well as a required practicum and internship.
- Our students exceed the national pass rate on the American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Physiologist Certification Exam (ACSM C-EP), National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Exam (NSCA CSCS), and State Board of Certification Athletic Training Licensing Exam.
What Will You Learn?
- How to measure and evaluate health
- Biomechanics
- Exercise physiology
- Sports nutrition
- Leadership skills
- How to analyze human movement
- How to understand and apply strength training and conditioning
Career Options with a Bachelor’s Degree in Strength and Conditioning
- Athletic trainer
- Chiropractor
- Exercise physiologist
- Fitness facility or wellness center owner/operator
- Occupational therapist
- Personal trainer
- Physical conditioning coach
- Physical therapist
- Physician
- Physician’s assistant
- Strength and conditioning coach
Some career opportunities in this field will require additional education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Resources and Practical Experience Available in the Exercise Science – Strength and Conditioning Bachelor’s Degree
- Our Human Performance Lab, Motion Analysis Lab, Functional Assessment Labs, and Standardized Patient Assessment Labs will ensure you are on the cutting edge of technological experience and knowledge in your field.
- Each of your professors has real-life experience in exercise science and many have doctoral degrees in a related field, allowing you to learn from the best.
- This program has a required practicum and internship, allowing you to gain professional, hands-on experience prior to graduation.
Admission Requirements for Our Undergraduate Degree Programs
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
- Admission essay
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available On Campus
Class Type
Residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Aug 18, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
