Strength And Conditioning
Michael Skaggs
Description of Profession
A Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist is someone who designs workouts for athletes to get stronger and faster so they can get better at their sport and help the team win.
Certifications Necessary to be a certified strength and conditioning specialist
It requires many hours of study and lots of training methods you can use for the athletes you are training
Educational Requirements
To become an Strength and conditioning specialist you would need you bachelor of science degree exercise science or kinesiology
Income of a Strength and Conditioning Specialist
The bottom 10 percent would make about $17,000 per year
The top 10 percent would make around $63,000 per year
The average amount a person with this job would make $32,000 per year
Skills to be a good Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Great knowledge of exercise fundamentals and be able to teach athletes the right techniques to each lift without them getting injured doing the lift or long term effects on their body.
Practice Setting
Strength and Conditioning Specialist usually work at the collegiate level or professional level training athletes or they could own their own building and train anyone that wants to become a better athlete
Job Outlook
This job is tough with lots of competition out there at the college and professional levels. Many will try to work with assistants that have worked with well known trainers before so that they can get a good reputation.
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Citations
How to Become a Strength and Conditioning Coach: Career Path Guide
http://www.academicinvest.com/science-careers/kinesiology-careers/how-to-become-a-strength-and-conditioning-coachStrength and conditioning coach
http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/strength-and-conditioning-coach