Kinesiology Career Pathways
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
The Strength and Conditioning Specialist pathway is designed to prepare students for careers in health-related fitness professions for youth, adult and geriatric populations, military/tactical and athletic performance. It prepares students for possible certifications in personal training and strength and conditioning by national organizations such as ACSM and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Fitness and physical performance related professions are expected to continue to grow during the next two decades. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 1.9 million openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently.
