Strength and Conditioning
The strength and conditioning minor prepares students to enhance human performance and promote health and safety through evidence-based instruction, applied laboratory experiences and supervised fieldwork. Students develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to serve athletes and active individuals with excellence and compassion.
Students will become knowledgeable and ethical practitioners prepared to pursue the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification and enter careers in strength and conditioning, sport performance, fitness and related fields.
Why study strength and conditioning at Trevecca?
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Take advantage of Trevecca’s Nashville location to gain experience in collegiate, scholastic, private-sector and other human performance settings.
- Develop practical skills in performance testing, exercise instruction, Olympic-style lifting, program design, speed and agility, conditioning and periodization.
- Explore fitness and physiology through a Christ-centered perspective
- Prepare for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential.
Career Opportunities in Strength and Conditioning
Students pursuing the strength and conditioning minor may go on to careers such as:
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Exercise physiologist
- Entrepreneur
- Tactical strength coach
- Personal trainer
- Group fitness instructor
Course Descriptions
Get details on all the courses you'll complete as you work toward this degree at Trevecca.
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Financial Aid & Costs
Nearly every student at Trevecca receives some form of assistance in paying for college. Learn all about the affordability of a TNU education and options for receiving aid.
Program Details
- CASCE Accreditation
- Why Choose Trevecca?
CASCE Accreditation
Trevecca Nazarene University is in the application process for CASCE Accreditation. Any future change in status will be updated here.
Enrollment
As of fall 2026, there are 20 students enrolled in the strength and conditioning minor program.
Retention Rates
As of fall 2026, there have not been any graduates with a strength and conditioning minor, so graduation retention rates cannot be calculated.
Graduation Rates
As of fall 2026, there have not yet been any graduates with a strength and conditioning minor.
Graduate Placement Rates
As of fall 2026, there have not yet been any graduates with a minor in strength and conditioning.
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Pass Rate
Since there have not yet been any graduates with a minor in strength & conditioning, no CSCS pass rates can be calculated for this group. However, several students in other concentrations and programs have taken strength and conditioning-specific coursework and have taken the CSCS exam. As of September 2026, two students have taken and passed the CSCS exam, resulting in a 100 percent pass rate.
Grievances
Students enrolled in CASCE-accredited programs who wish to file a grievance may contact CASCE. When filing a grievance, students should include their name, contact information, name of the program, and a clear description of the concern. CASCE will review the information in accordance with its complaint policies and procedures.
Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE)
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
709-632-6722 ext. 164
accreditation@nsca.com
Why Choose Trevecca?
Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.
Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.
As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your strength and conditioning degree in a supportive Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you and your goals.
Our Strength and Conditioning Faculty
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Mike Wilson
CSCS, Program Director
Course Descriptions
Get details on all the courses you’ll complete as you work toward this degree at Trevecca.*
Introd. Entrepreneurshp & Small Business
BUS 2300
Designed to teach the student concepts and skills needed to succeed in an entrepreneurial venture. It will include understanding unique characteristics an entrepreneur should posses, and it will view marketing, economics, finance, accounting, management, communication and legal issues from a small business perspective.
Fundamentals of Strength Training
EXS 2010
Content and activity course that covers current strength training techniques and methods. Students will participate in a specific weight training program during the semester while learning a variety of strength training techniques.
Fundamentals of Aerobic Conditioning
EXS 2020
Content and activity that covers current aerobic conditioning techniques and methods. Students will participate in a specific aerobic training program during the semester while learning a variety of aerobic training methods.
Appl. Resist Train & Exercise Prescrpt
EXS 2040
Bridges the gap between exercise-science related course work and the practical application skills of personal training. Students learn how to properly screen and evaluate clients; design and implement exercise prescription; and how to manage personal training services. Includes a laboratory experience. Prerequisites: EXS 4090, EXS 4100, and ECS 4300.
Nutrition for Fitness and Performance
EXS 2100
Provide an understanding of optimal nutritional intake in support of peak performance in sport. Address food as fuel and which fuels are most important to specific sport activities, the role nutritional supplements can play, how to assure fluid balance, weight management for athletes, and the effects of disordered eating on peformance and health. The unique international food and athletic culture should be incorporated into understanding nutrition for peak performance. Understand what athletes should eat before, during, and after competition, design optimal meal plans for athletes, and be able to identify the best and worst applications of sport supplements such as protein powders/bars, creatine, and sport drinks. This will be prescribed through a Christian worldview for the best stewardship of the body for optimal muscle development, recovery, and sports performance.
Training Certificate
EXS 4320
Designed to prepare students to sit for a nationally recognized personal training certification exam. Students will be engaged in practical applications of the material covered. The course will offer both lecture and movement training applying theory to practice. Upon successful completion of the program, students will gain the information and strategies needed to pass the chosen certification exam.
Field Experience I
EXS 4250
Field Experience II
EXS 4260
*For a complete list of courses, tracks and other relevant information, view the program's course catalog.
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