Exercise Science (B.S.) - Strength & Conditioning Specialist - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 44-47 | |
- 1
Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
- 2
All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
- 3
Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) and EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) and THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived
- 4
PSYC 101 General Psychology (3 c.h.) is strongly recommended
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| BIOL 213 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 214 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| BIOL 215 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1,2 | 3 |
| BIOL 216 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1,2 | 1 |
| HLTH 216 | Personal Health 1 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
- 1
Course may fulfill select general education requirements
- 2
Minimum grade of "C" required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| ATTR 205 | Musculoskeletal Terminology and Clinical Documentation | 2 |
| CRST 290 | History of Life | 3 |
| EXSC 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
| EXSC 310 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EXSC 320 | Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSC 321 | Practicum | 1 |
| EXSC 340 | Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| EXSC 350 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXSC 351 | Biomechanics Lab | 1 |
| EXSC 410 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC 411 | Applied Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EXSC 433 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| EXSC 460 | Exercise Testing, Evaluation, and Prescription | 3 |
| EXSC 461 | Exercise Leadership | 3 |
| EXSC 485 | Exercise Physiologist Workshop and Certification | 1 |
| or EXSC 486 | Strength and Conditioning Specialist Workshop and Certification | |
| HLTH 333 | Exercise and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| PHED 225 | Weight Training/Conditioning | 1 |
| Total Hours | 38 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Cognate | ||
| EXSC 311 | Analysis of Human Movement | 3 |
| EXSC 345 | Applied Strength Training and Conditioning | 2 |
| EXSC 401 | Seminar in Strength and Conditioning | 1 |
| EXSC 440 | Programming and Periodization for Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| EXSC 499 | Internship in Exercise Science | 4 |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 11-21 credit hours of Free Electives | 11-21 | |
| Total Hours | 11-21 | |
Additional Requirements
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist Exam1 or NSCA Strength & Conditioning Spec. Exam2
- 1
Must be completed prior to EXSC 499 Internship in Exercise Science (1-6 c.h.); minimum score of 480
- 2
Must be completed prior to EXSC 499 Internship in Exercise Science (1-6 c.h.); minimum overall score of 60% in both sections of the exam
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.5 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 50% Of major and cognate taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded