Overview

The Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning) degree at Otterbein University combines a liberal arts education with professional field experience necessary to qualify a student to sit for Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exam (CSCS). The field experiences will involve but not be limited to assignments from the collegiate, high school, and general adult settings. The inclusiveness of these experiences is designed to help produce a well-rounded strength and conditioning specialist; one who is genuinely concerned about the health and well-being of many different types of physically active individuals.

Outcomes

Our Strength and Conditioning program outcomes are rooted in the 10 core content areas defined by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE) and specific field experience in strength and conditioning. These content areas ensure students gain comprehensive competencies in areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, program design, and exercise technique. These outcomes are mapped across the curriculum to ensure vertical integration from foundational knowledge to applied skills.
All Strength and Conditioning students complete a structured field experience designed to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities developed throughout their didactic and laboratory coursework. This is scheduled during their senior year through the course EXSC 4500 (Practicum in Strength and Conditioning). Students work directly with the Field Experience Coordinator for placements that best fit their interests and career goals. This hands-on experience allows students to demonstrate professional competence and ethical standards in real-world strength and conditioning settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Exercise Physiology
Kinesiology/Biomechanics
Sports Nutrition
Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Resistance Training and Conditioning (Practical/Laboratory)
Exercise Testing/Exercise Prescription with Emphasis on Anaerobic Exercise
Program Design as Related to Strength and Conditioning
Program Organization, Administration, and Oversight

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00

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The application for admission and all required materials must be received six months prior to the start of the enrollment.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Westerville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Admission to Otterbein is based on a student’s overall potential for academic success. Decisions are made after a holistic review. Student will less than 30 earned semester hours or 45 quarter hours AFTER high school graduation are reviewed on final high school transcripts, including ACT or SAT scores.
Students who have completed more than 30 earned semester hours or 45 quarter hours are reviewed based upon cumulative GPA of all post-secondary transcripts. Otterbein places more emphasis on the academic transcript, as we believe it is one of the best indicators of student success and college preparation. Each student is also considered for the unique talents and contributions he or she will offer the Otterbein community.

Tuition Fees

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37516 USD / year

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37516 USD / year

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37516 USD / year

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Living costs

Westerville

United States

1189 - 1962 USD / month

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