For successfully meeting established criteria, the National Strength and Conditioning Association officially recognizes Salisbury University's Educational Program in Strength and Conditioning. The Salisbury University Master of Science program in Applied Health Physiology is a professional degree program designed to prepare health care professionals. Graduates of this program should possess the vision, the knowledge and the skills necessary to promote health and wellness in strength and conditioning positions as well as a variety of clinical settings (e.g., cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, geriatric centers, youth centers, state and local health departments, and corporate wellness programs). The curriculum emphasizes both theory and practice in the preparation of administrators, technicians, and supervisors. The program has been designed to include the knowledge, skills, and opportunities for practice that are essential for the development of health care and strength & fitness professionals. Students in this Master of Science program will have the opportunity to read, to study, and to discuss a wide range of theories and ideas related to health and physiology. Students will have actual and simulated experiences in practicing the technical, administrative, and supervisory skills of a health care provider and strength and conditioning specialist.

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