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, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs.
