Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Kinesiology - Strength and Conditioning in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,487
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Strength and Conditioning concentration equips students with essential exercise physiology knowledge to boost fitness and athletic performance. This program spans creating fitness plans for general populations to optimizing training for competitive athletes. It integrates physiological, biomechanical, and psychological training principles to design personalized programs for individuals and teams. Graduates pursue careers as sport scientists, strength coaches, personal trainers, or corporate wellness specialists. The curriculum prepares students for the NSCA's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam and careers in the field. The Kinesiology Department tracks key metrics including CSCS exam pass rates, along with graduate placement, completion, and retention statistics for program evaluation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member (NACES member agency, https://www.naces.org/members) for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation. MSU's preferred transcript evaluation service is TEC or MyIEE.
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
International undergraduate students applying to Mississippi State University must demonstrate English language proficiency in order to register for academic courses. The following methods of a demonstration are approved:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum band score of 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 525 for paper-based test, 197 for computer-based test, and 71 for Internet-based test
English portion of the ACT: minimum 19.
Duolingo English Test score of 120
An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).
International undergraduate students applying to Mississippi State University must demonstrate English language proficiency in order to register for academic courses. The following methods of a demonstration are approved:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum band score of 6.0.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum 525 for paper-based test, 197 for computer-based test, and 71 for Internet-based test
English portion of the ACT: minimum 19.
Duolingo English Test score of 120
Tuition
USD
27,487