Supporting individuals at close to maximal effort requires specialized knowledge and skills. The BS program in sports science and performance programming prepares students to work with participants whose objective is maximizing their performance potential in sports, occupational and tactical environments.

The National Strength and Conditioning Association has identified a need for sports performance and tactical performance specialists to be more knowledgeable about human physiology and movement mechanics and the technologies used to provide feedback to coaches and participants. Graduates understand how to push the limits of performance in sports and tactical situations as well as the stress the body undergoes during training for sports, work or recreational activities, enabling them to plan successful exercise and recovery programs.

Graduates are prepared to pursue certification as a strength and conditioning specialist or a tactical strength and conditioning facilitator through NCSA, to work in the sports performance field, or for graduate study in sports science programs.