Overview

The BS program in sports science and performance programming with a concentration in strength and conditioning has been carefully developed to align with the competencies necessary for strength and conditioning coaches to be eligible to sit for certification with the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist®. Beginning in 2030, only graduates from accredited strength and conditioning programs will be eligible to sit for certification, which is required for many careers in the sports performance industry. The Sports Science and Performance Programming (Strength and Conditioning) program is offered by Arizona State University.

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared to sit for certification testing through the National Strength and Conditioning Association for certified strength and conditioning specialist or tactical strength and conditioning facilitator credentials. They are also prepared to work in the sports performance field or pursue graduate study in sports science, athletic training or other exercise science-related disciplines.

Career options for this degree include opportunities in sports performance training in high school, collegiate, professional and private sector markets. In addition, graduates are prepared for careers in tactical performance training with local, state and national governmental agencies, including work with police, firefighters and military personnel. They are also prepared to work in the emerging sports science field or to consult on athlete talent or potential.

A few potential career options from this degree or with some additional education include:

athletic trainer
fitness center director
gait analyst
performance center director
sports data technician
sports engineer
sports performance coach
sports scientist
tactical performance coach

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Sports Performance Practical Training

Optimizing Your Health and Performance

An Exploration of Well-Being

Advanced First-Year Composition OR

First-Year Composition

Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

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International: Application priority deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to ASU, you need the following coursework:

4 years math
4 years English (non-ESL/ELL courses)
3 years lab sciences (1 year each from biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences or physics)
2 years social sciences (including 1 year American history)
2 years same second language
1 year fine arts or 1 year career and technical education

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

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