Strength & Conditioning (B.S.) - Resident

Strength & Conditioning (B.S.) - Resident

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. 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

Communication & Information Literacy 1
ENGL 101Composition and Rhetoric3
Communications Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Information Literacy Elective3
Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1
UNIV 101Foundational Skills1
Math ElectiveMATH 114 or higher3
Technology Competency 20-3
Critical Thinking 1
RLGN 105Introduction to Biblical Worldview 32
Critical Thinking Elective3
Civic & Global Engagement 1
EVAN 101Evangelism and the Christian Life 32
Cultural Studies Elective3
Social & Scientific Inquiry 1
Natural Science Elective3
Social Science Elective3
Christianity & Contexts 1
BIBL 105Old Testament Survey2
BIBL 110New Testament Survey2
THEO 201Theology Survey I 32
THEO 202Theology Survey II 32
Total Hours40-43
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 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived

Major Requirements

Major Foundational Courses
BIOL 213Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1,23
BIOL 214Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1,21
BIOL 215Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1,23
BIOL 216Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1,21
CRST 290History of Life 13
PSYC 101General Psychology 13
Total Hours14
1

Course may fulfill select general education requirements

2

Minimum grade of "C" required

Major Core
ATTR 205Musculoskeletal Terminology and Clinical Documentation2
EXSC 101Introduction to Exercise Science1
EXSC 310Physiology of Exercise3
EXSC 311Analysis of Human Movement3
EXSC 320Research and Statistics in Exercise Science3
EXSC 333Ergogenic Aids in Sport3
EXSC 350Biomechanics3
EXSC 351Biomechanics Lab1
EXSC 410Applied Exercise Physiology3
EXSC 411Applied Exercise Physiology Lab1
EXSC 461Exercise Leadership3
PHED 225Weight Training/Conditioning1
STRG 298Practicum I3
STRG 325Advanced Strength Training2
STRG 335Speed, Agility, and Quickness2
STRG 340Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning3
STRG 345Applied Strength Training and Conditioning2
STRG 398Practicum II2
STRG 401Seminar in Strength and Conditioning1
STRG 440Programming and Periodization for Strength and Conditioning3
STRG 480Essentials of Sport Science3
STRG 499Strength and Conditioning Field Experience 14-5
Total Hours52-53
1

All other Major Core courses must be completed prior to enrollment in STRG 499.

Free Electives
Choose 6-17 credit hours of Free Electives 16-17
Total Hours6-17
1

STRG 486 is a recommended elective that includes the CSCS certification, which is an industry standard often required by employers

Additional Requirements

  • First Aid/CPR Certification

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 major and major foundational courses
  • 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
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
BIBL 105 Old Testament Survey 2
ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric 3
INQR 101 Inquiry 1
UNIV 101 Foundational Skills 1
Math Elective 1 3
Social Science Elective (PSYC 101) 1 3
ATTR 205 Musculoskeletal Terminology and Clinical Documentation 2
EXSC 101 Introduction to Exercise Science 1
CSER 0
 Hours16
Second Semester
BIBL 110 New Testament Survey 2
RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview 2
Communications Elective 1 3
Information Literacy Elective 1 3
Natural Science Elective (BIOL 213/BIOL 214) 4
Technology Competency 2 0-3
CSER 0
 Hours14-17
Second Year
First Semester
THEO 201 Theology Survey I 2
RSCH 201 Research 3
Information Literacy Elective 1 3
BIOL 215 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3
BIOL 216 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1
EXSC 310 Physiology of Exercise 3
PHED 225 Weight Training/Conditioning 1
CSER 0
 Hours16
Second Semester
Critical Thinking Elective 1 3
EXSC 311 Analysis of Human Movement 3
EXSC 320 Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Kinesiology 3
STRG 298 Practicum I 3
STRG 325 Advanced Strength Training 2
Elective 3
CSER 0
 Hours17
Third Year
First Semester
EXSC 340 3
EXSC 350 Biomechanics 3
EXSC 351 Biomechanics Lab 1
STRG 335 Speed, Agility, and Quickness 2
STRG 398 Practicum II 2
Elective 3
CSER 0
 Hours14
Second Semester
CRST 290 History of Life 3
EXSC 333 Ergogenic Aids in Sport 3
EXSC 345 2
EXSC 410 Applied Exercise Physiology 3
EXSC 411 Applied Exercise Physiology Lab 1
EXSC 461 Exercise Leadership 3
CSER 0
 Hours15
Fourth Year
First Semester
EXSC 401 1
EXSC 440 3
STRG 480 Essentials of Sport Science 3
Elective 3 3
Elective 3
CSER 0
 Hours13
Second Semester
EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life 2
THEO 202 Theology Survey II 2
Cultural Studies Elective 1 3
STRG 499 Strength and Conditioning Field Experience 4-5
Elective 3
Elective 1
CSER 0
 Hours15-16
 Total Hours120-124
1

Refer to the list of approved general education electives at www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements

2

All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information

3

EXSC 486 is a recommended elective that includes the CSCS certification, which is an industry standard often required by employers

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