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Strength and Conditioning

The strength and conditioning graduate program prepares students to work with athletes as strength and conditioning coaches in the secondary school, collegiate, professional and private settings by developing the skills and knowledge to design physiologically sound programs to enhance athletic performance and the coaching skills needed to implement those programs. Coursework is both practical and research based and all students will complete multiple fieldwork experiences.

For more information about the graduate program in strength and conditioning, contact Dr. Brian Thompson at 413-748-3495 or via e-mail; or you may contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (413) 748-3225.

Additional Resources

• Office of Graduate Studies

Alum Receives Student Research Award

• Julia Girman G’11, received the Student Research Award at the National Strength and Conditioning Conference in Las Vegas. Read more.

The Athletic Training/Exercise Science Complex

This two-story 18,900-square-foot Complex provides 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 provides student-athletes access to athletic health care at the highest level. Take a photo tour, or read about our athletic training and exercise science equipment.