Strength and Conditioning

About This Program
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	Admissions Contact Rachel Ahlmeyer Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions & Events School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership rahlmeyer@springfieldcollege.edu (413) 748-3383 Make an appointment Are you an International Student? Please contact intladmissions@springfield.edu Make an appointment
	Program Contact Mary Kate Feit Graduate Program Director for Strength and Conditioning Department of Exercise Science (413) 748-3600 mfeit@springfield.edu Make an appointment
	Curriculum and Delivery 36-credit MS program Courses offered on campus in Springfield, Mass. Learn in our Strength and Conditioning Facility and in our Human Performance Lab Program curriculum Learning outcomes Check out the program outcomes
	Start Dates and Duration Start in September (fall semester) Courses are offered full time Complete in 2 years
	Career Opportunities Careers and internships
	Paying for Your Education Tuition and fees Fellowships and scholarships Financial Aid
	Certified Strength and Conditioning Exam Pass Rate Over a 90% first attempt Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists passing rate.
	Upcoming Events Tips and Pointers for Applying to Graduate School Tuesday, November 12 at 5 p.m. Register Resources for Military & Veteran Students Information Session Thursday, November 14 at 5 p.m. Register Athletic Leadership Series & Prospective Student In-Person Information Session Thursday, December 5 at 7 p.m. Register Strength and Conditioning Virtual Information Session Wednesday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Register

The MS in Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College prepares you to work with athletes as a strength and conditioning coach in secondary schools, collegiate and professional programs, and private settings. You will develop the skills and knowledge required to design physiologically sound programs that enhance athletic performance, as well as the coaching skills needed to implement the programs. To ensure you’re ready to hit the ground running when you graduate, you’ll complete multiple fieldwork experiences and study from a coursework that is relevant, practical, and based on research.

The MS in Strength and Conditioning program is the first graduate program to receive accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE). CASCE accreditation signifies a commitment to the highest standards of excellence, credibility, professionalism, and safety for strength and conditioning students, educational institutions, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) professionals, and their athletes.

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How to Apply

Admission Requirements

Complete the online application: Once your application form is processed you will receive an email with your application portal login credentials and instructions for submitting supplemental materials as listed below.
Essay: In two to three double-spaced pages, please describe significant life experiences that have contributed to your interest in your field, your understanding of this field, your occupational objectives, and why you have chosen Springfield College.
Resume: Please include any college activities, out-of-school leadership experiences, work history, and community involvement to support your interest in or qualifications for graduate study.
Two letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or direct supervisor: Recommenders will receive an email when you submit your application and will be able to upload your letter to your application.
Transcripts: An official transcript from each college/university you have attended is required. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be received directly from the original source, by email to graduate@springfield.edu or mailed to the college address:

Springfield College
Office of Graduate Admissions
263 Alden Street
Springfield, MA 01109

International Applicants

$100 non-refundable International Application fee

In addition to the above admissions requirements, all international applicants from non-English-speaking countries are required to submit:

Proof of English language proficiency by way of the TOEFL or IELTS: Other tests may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to our language requirements for more information on acceptable tests, minimum scores, exemptions, and conditional acceptance. If your undergraduate degree was earned in the United States and you successfully completed college-level English, we will consider English language proficiency met.
Please note: Transcripts must be in English. If the transcript is not in English you will be required to submit a professional credential evaluation completed by any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For this we recommend SpanTran, with its customized portal for Springfield College applicants. World Education Services or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. are also recommended for your credential evaluations.

The Office of International Admissions can assist you with questions you may have about enrolling at Springfield College as an international student by emailing intladmissions@springfieldcollege.edu.

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis as space is available.

International Students:

Application and Supporting Materials Deadline: May 1

“Springfield College always strives to better the student experience, and this commitment to excellence is extremely apparent. Advisors are always checking in with their students, professors are always looking for feedback, and students know that their voices are always important.” Amanda Hanley '23, Graduate Class of 2026

Strength & Conditioning Assistant, Miami Dolphins

Andrew Papirio ’19, G’22

“There are three things you want as a graduate student: To learn, to prepare yourself as a professional, and to become a better expression of yourself. Springfield College provides opportunities for all three of those things at a high level. Especially our strength and conditioning program. There is a reason we have the reputation that we do and you see so many of us leading and being sought after in the field—what we do is replicated in many places. How we do it is unmatched. If you want to change lives coaching, you are meant to be here. ”

“Everyone was very helpful, including with resolving my visa process and guiding me through it. Everyone was just one email and one Zoom call away if I had any issues. The Springfield College community made me feel so welcomed. I found a new home away from home.” Ishani Bali, Graduate Class of 2025, India

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Dartmouth College

Olivia Indorf, G’21

“The classroom experience, hands-on coaching opportunities, and connections that I made in the strength and conditioning program were second to none. The opportunity to be a graduate assistant in this program gave me head coaching experience before I even graduated, and prepared me for the real world. I knew I would be ready when career opportunities came along.”

Strength and Conditioning Facility

Do you want to graduate with an experience-filled resume? Our strength and conditioning students apply their knowledge and gain experience at our strength and conditioning facility while they take classes.

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