The School of Human Movement Studies at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst has received recognition for its Bachelor of Exercise Science degree in strength and conditioning from the peak international body, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in the United States.

 

Dr Stephen Bird, researcher and lecturer at the School of Human Movement Studies, said following an extensive application process the NSCA has advised the School it is now one of only three Australian universities whose courses are recognised.

 

“This is great news for the University and for our students enrolled in the Bachelor of Exercise Science,” Dr Bird said.

 

 “The NSCA Education Recognition Program is an international credentialed program that recognises universities that offer at least a Bachelor degree with an emphasis in strength and conditioning.

 

“This prepares our students to undertake the NSCA exam to become Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCSs), the professional industry standard credential for strength and conditioning jobs recognised worldwide, and thus enhances our graduates’ employment prospects around the world.”

 

Dr Bird, who holds the CSCSs credential, will be hosting a CSCSs exam at CSU in November.

 

“When I hosted the exam at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst in 2007 we had international participants attend from Japan, England and Wales,” Dr Bird said.

 

"The CSU Bachelor of Exercise Science and the CSCS will place our students at the forefront of strength and conditioning, and enables graduates to work with athletes in a wide range of sports, particularly with professional teams."