Skip to Content Request Info
Personal Training/Strength & Conditioning Concentration | Undergraduate Degree Program

Personal Training/Strength & Conditioning Concentration

The exercise science major prepares you with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to become an effective professional. Course topics range from human anatomy and physiology to sports nutrition, providing you with a broad base of knowledge applicable to many different careers. You will develop strong creative thinking and problem solving skills. Concentrations in Coaching, Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning and Pre-Allied Health are available. By completing the coaching concentration you will earn coaching certification through the American Sport Education Program (ASEP).


Career Opportunities Include

  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Athletic training
  • Sports nutrition
  • Massage therapy
  • Personal training
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Coaching
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise physiology
  • Recreation administration

Personal Training/Strength & Conditioning is offered at the following locations.

  • Ottawa, KS (Residential Campus)
  • Surprise, AZ (Residential Campus)

Requirements List

  • LEGAL ISSUES IN RECREATION AND SPORT
  • STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PRACTICUM
  • ESSENTIALS OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING 
  • ESSENTIALS OF PERSONAL TRAINING
  • PROGRAM DESIGN PRACTICUM
  • PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
Full Degree Catalog

University Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field:

We are proudly recognized for our commitment to student excellence by the following designations:

Back to top
/OUAZ/Academics/Degree-Programs/Degree-Info