Strength and Conditioning Minor
The strength and conditioning minor establishes a collaborative academic pathway across the School of Health Sciences, enabling students from Kinesiology, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Sciences, Integrative Physiology, and Sports Nutrition to pursue coursework that fulfills eligibility requirements to sit for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) examination.
By integrating curriculum across multiple disciplines, this minor strengthens the link between performance, rehabilitation, and human movement sciences-preparing students for diverse, career-enhancing opportunities in collegiate athletics, tactical performance, fitness, and clinical settings. It broadens access to professional credentials that elevate career readiness, competitiveness, and post-graduate success.
This interdisciplinary structure also fosters collaboration among programs, encourages shared use of faculty expertise and facilities, and positions Kansas State University as a regional leader in applied human performance education. The availability of both online and on-campus options further supports the university's mission to expand access, attract diverse learners, and meet growing workforce demand for qualified strength and conditioning professionals.
Required Course Work:
| Minor Courses | Credits |
| KIN 380: Principles of Exercise Training | 3 |
| KIN 382: Strength and Conditioning for Performance | 3 |
| FNDH 355: Rehabilitation and Exercise Modification Techniques | 3 |
| KIN 330: Biomechanics | 3 |
| FNDH 635: Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 480: Principles and Practice of Exercise Program Design | 3 |
| KIN 580: Internship (300 hours) | 3 |
| Total for Minor | 21 |
Courses may be required as part of the core curriculum in certain programs. Each participating program (Kinesiology, Athletic Training & Rehabilitation Sciences, Integrative Physiology, and Sports Nutrition) will identify which courses within the minor are to be completed in addition to their existing core requirements.
Courses are available both online and on-campus.
Graduate requirement: "C" or better in all courses.