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Sport Performance Specialization
Interest in conditioning athletes across the life span from youth to seniors to improve performance conditions to grow. Strength training, speed training and specific sport skill training are examples of performance areas graduates could work with. Employment opportunities continue to be good in professional and college’s and universities athletics with opportunities working with high school athletes increasing significantly.The Sport Performance Specialization builds on the strong science based undergraduate Applied Exercise Science program. The specialization is an interdisciplinary program including courses from the Movement and Sport Studies and Physical Education/Coaching programs.
Concentration (15sh)
- AEXS 470 Strength and Conditioning (3sh)
- AEXS 471 Strength and Conditioning Applications (1sh)
- MOST 224 Motor Learning and Sport Skill Acquisition (3sh)
- MOST 328 Psychology of Sport (3sh)
- MSCI 440 Nutrition and Athletic Performance (3sh)
- PHED 212 Principles and Problems of Coaching (2sh)
Students who choose this specialization will be encouraged to complete their final Internship (minimum of 450 hours) at one of the many Sport Performance settings Springfield College has agreements with locally, nationally and internationally.
AEXS Specializations
- Spa and Wellness Management Specialization
- Personal Training Specialization
- Sport Performance Specialization
Margaret Jones Named National Educator of the Year
Margaret T. Jones, Ph.D., C.S.C.S.*D., a professor of exercise science, Program Director for the UG AEXS major and Grad Strength and Conditioning Major has been named Educator of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Read more.
The Athletic Training/Exercise Science Complex
This two-story 18,900 square foot Complex will provide students and faculty with interactive and experiential learning environments as well as dedicated research space for the study of all aspects of wellness and human performance. The new athletic training room will provide student-athletes access to athletic health care at the highest level. Take a photo tour!
