The Washington State University Pullman Catalog

Strength and Conditioning

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WARNING: The following information reflects a minor option which expired as of Summer 2020. Please click the appropriate link under "Minors" on the right side of this page to view the currently effective requirements for this minor. If a link to this minor does not appear, the minor may no longer be available, or may be available under a different academic unit. You can find past requirements under the appropriate archived catalog.

Strength and Conditioning

The minor in strength and conditioning requires 31 semester hours of course work and practical experience. The minor is designed for students with an interest in pursuing a profession as a strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, coach, or athletic trainer. To be eligible to certify as a strength and conditioning minor, a student must have earned at least 60 credit hours, have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and be certified in a major. Graded courses in the minor may not be taken pass/fail.  Admission is competitive and requires an application process.  The minor requires KINES 262, 264, and 311 as prerequisite coursework.  Required courses include KINES 305, 362, 380, and 411.  In addition, students will have vocational practicum experiences with KINES 412, 413, and 414 under the supervision of approved strength and conditioning experts.  Each practicum is 120-150 hours per term, with a required total of 400 hours for the completion of the minor. Credit hours for the minor must include 9 hours of upper-division work taken in residence at WSU or through WSU-approved education abroad or educational exchange courses. 

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