University of Mary’s 生物力学-力量和调节 Program 1st in North Dakota to be Accredited

Students working in the health sciences lab tracking movement in the body.

俾斯麦,和 The Council on 认证 of Strength 和 Conditioning (CASCE) recently awarded University of Mary’s 生物力学-力量和调节 undergraduate program with North Dakota’s first certification, 也是美国最早的一家.  

“Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment,” stated Colin Wilborn, CASCE chair. “We anticipate ongoing success for your strength 和 conditioning program. The CASCE Board extends its gratitude to you 和 your colleagues for your unwavering dedication to providing exceptional strength 和 conditioning education of the highest quality. Based on the evidence presented 和 a comprehensive assessment, we are delighted to grant full initial accreditation status for a period of 5 years.”  

Certified Strength 和 Conditioning Specialists® (CSCS®) are professionals who apply scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance. 他们进行特定运动的测试, 设计, 和 implement safe 和 effective strength training 和 conditioning programs 和 provide guidance regarding 营养 和 injury prevention. Recognizing that their area of expertise is separate 和 distinct, CSCSs consult with 和 refer athletes to other professionals when appropriate.

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Dr. Rachel Johnson Krug, Chair of Athletic Training 和 Kinesiology

“This means our students at Mary can sit for the National Strength 和 Conditioning Association exam to become a Certified Strength 和 Conditioning Specialist,“说 Dr. Rachel Johnson Krug who has over 20 years of experience as an athletic trainer 和 is chair of Athletic Training 和 Kinesiology at the University of Mary. “The market for Strength 和 Conditioning Specialists is exp和ing across the country. Many programs 和 schools are hiring these professionals to help the athletes get ready for their sport or activity. 除了, many people are seeking out these professionals to help them with specific goals they want to achieve. We are excited to be accredited 和 want to see our students be leaders in the field.”

The University of Mary biomechanics program began in 2018, with strength 空调将于2023年投入使用. Previously, the biomechanics program had a variety of graduates going into different career paths. 根据学生和教师的意见, Mary made the strategic decision to offer a variety of concentrations that allow students to choose their specific career path. 现在, 该项目包括运动医学, 营养, 应用研究, 力量和调节.

 “We are excited to see our students achieve this nationally recognized certification,艾丽西亚·威尔斯说, University of Mary’s strength 和 conditioning coordinator. “With this on their resume, they will be able to set themselves apart in today’s job market. Being a certified strength 和 conditioning specialist will allow them to take their career to the next level. 在俾斯麦和曼丹, all our area high schools have a certified strength 和 conditioning specialist working with athletes 和 teams on a daily basis. This creates many opportunities for our students when they graduate.”

认证 is new for strength 和 conditioning programs across the country. 提高教育水平,使教育过程正规化, the Board of Directors at the 2018 National Strength 和 Conditioning Association (NSCA) Conference announced their decision to pursue accreditation.

2030年“有效, all CSCS exam c和idates must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in a strength 和 conditioning related field or be enrolled in their last semester in such a program. 除了, c和idates will need to obtain those degrees from a college or university that has a program accredited by an NSCA-approved accrediting agency,NSCA认证委员会宣布.

For more information about this program, they can visit the 生物力学-力量和调节 网站,或与我们联系 enroll@conch-garment.com,或致电(701)355-8030.

Mary now also offers a master’s in Kinesiology with a new concentration in strength 和 conditioning starting this fall,

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Anyone who wishes to learn more about the University of Mary can do so at f3qc.conch-garment.com 或与招生代表联系 enroll@conch-garment.com,或致电(701)355-8030. The University of Mary is one of only 15 Recommended Cardinal Newman Society Residential Colleges 和 Universities in the US.

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