B.S. in Strength and Conditioning

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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Strength and Conditioning

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Develop the Skills Needed to Push Others to Peak Performance with Liberty’s Bachelor’s in Strength and Conditioning

Liberty’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Strength and Conditioning degree is a dynamic program designed to empower you in the field of fitness, wellness, and athletic performance. We believe in cultivating competent and proficient professionals who are equipped to impact the world of sports and human performance significantly.

Our strength and conditioning bachelor’s degree program provides a comprehensive understanding of physiology, kinesiology, and the psychology of exercise. Through a carefully curated blend of practical, hands-on experience and in-depth theoretical study, you can master various skills, including exercise programming, strength training, injury prevention, and athletic performance enhancement. As a student in this program, you can accumulate 510 hours of practicum and internship experience as well as graduate with the opportunity to sit for 2 certification exams.

Pursue Your Degree with Confidence

  • You can earn your First Aid and CPR certifications while pursuing this bachelor’s program.
  • This degree program prepares you to sit for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.* 
  • Network with your peers by joining Liberty’s Exercise Science Club.
  • Gain hands-on experience through labs, practicums, and internships.
  • Use our state-of-the-art facilities, including our Human Performance Lab, Motion Analysis Lab, and Functional Assessment Lab.
  • Receive instruction from our highly qualified professors, each with years of field experience.

*Testing for this certification is an optional part of the student’s senior-level coursework, but can also be completed after graduation.

What Will You Learn?

  • An understanding of performance-enhancing supplements
  • Essentials of strength training and conditioning
  • Fundamentals of human movement
  • Musculoskeletal terminology
  • Speed, agility, and quickness
  • Weight training and conditioning

Potential Career Opportunities for Graduates of Liberty’s B.S. in Strength and Conditioning

  • Exercise physiologist
  • Human performance coach
  • Personal trainer
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Strength and conditioning rehabilitation specialist

Facilities and Resources Available to Strength and Conditioning Students

  • Utilize our Human Performance Laboratory and Center for the Analysis of Human Movement Laboratory, which together provide over 8,000 square feet of workspace with state-of-the-art equipment.
  • Gain real-world experience through practicums, labs, and internships.
  • You will have access to our Functional Assessment Laboratory, which is outfitted with a variety of functional assessment, strength training, and agility equipment housed within an additional 2,000-square-foot area.

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.
120

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SACSCOC

Available On Campus

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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

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