BS Sports Science and Performance Programming (Strength and Conditioning) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in sports science and performance programming with a concentration in strength and conditioning is designed to align with the accreditation standards required for eligibility to sit for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® exam available through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. This program offers you a powerful combination of scientific foundations, practical application and technological innovation.

Faculty: College of Health Solutions | Department: School of Human Performance and Lifespan Health | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses KIN 101 Introduction to Kinesiology KIN 348 Psychological Skills for Optimal Performance SSP 142 Sports Performance Practical Training SSP 242 Resistance Training Foundations for Performance SSP 275 Fundamentals of Sports Science SSP 315 Exercise and Sport Physiology What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Athletic Trainer Growth: 12.7% Median Salary: $62,520 Learn more Coach Growth: 6.1% Median Salary: $47,320 Learn more Exercise Physiologist Growth: 12.8% Median Salary: $59,460 Learn more Fitness Instructor Growth: 7.3% Median Salary: $47,160 Learn more Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Growth: 6.2% Median Salary: $69,770 Learn more General Manager (GM) Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $105,770 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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