Overview

Central College (Iowa) is at the forefront of the strength and conditioning field, not only in providing sophisticated and highly individualized training programs for athletes but with an academic component through a unique strength and conditioning major within the kinesiology program.

Gain Professional Certification

To practice as a strength and conditioning coach, you must first pass the NSCA’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination. In this exam, you will be required to demonstrate competency in many areas, including anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, strength and conditioning. Each student will go through a series of hands-on practicum classes. The practicum classes take place in the Schipper Fitness Center weight room.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Theory and Practical Applications of Skill-Related Fitness

Theory and Practical Applications of Health-Related Fitness

First Aid and Sports Injuries

Human Anatomy and Kinesiology

Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science Kinesiology View 1082 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Free application for international undergraduate admission

Official transcript(s). All credentials must be official, original documents or notarized attested copies of the original.

Proof of English proficiency

Letter(s) of recommendation

Personal statement

Original bank statements and International Student Certification of Finances

Copy of passport

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year
Out-of-State

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22374 USD / year

≈ 22374 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Gain Professional Certification

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Iowa City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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