Defiance College exercise science program nationally recognized

November 25, 2019

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College exercise science program has been recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as an undergraduate student preparation program for both the NSCA-certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and the NSCA-certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications. The NSCA Education Recognition Program recognizes and distinguishes schools with standardized, approved strength and conditioning and personal training curricula in undergraduate settings.

Exercise Science Program Director Dr. Tim Rickabaugh stated that "dual NSCA recognition is a significant step in the growth of our program." He added: "This will greatly benefit our exercise science students before and after graduation. With the recent addition of Professor Olivia Lozar to our program's faculty, we are able to bring additional knowledge, skills, and abilities to our classes to further enhance student learning."

Dr. Rickabaugh is CSCS and CPT certified. The Defiance College exercise science program is an undergraduate program that offers three specialized concentration areas: fitness, strength, and conditioning; pre-professional, and the advanced concentration for pre-athletic training. The program prepares students for a variety of professional and graduate level study related to health risk intervention, fitness promotion, and sport programing. To learn more about the program, visit defiance.edu/exercisescience.

The NSCA is an international leader in fitness and conditioning research, education, and training with over 45,000 professional members. Defiance College now joins a select group of four Ohio small colleges or universities that have achieved dual recognition by the NSCA. DC exercise science students will now receive NSCA membership discounts, reduced fees for NSCA certification exams and exam preparation clinics, and special registration fees for NSCA conferences and workshops. The NSCA website may be found at www.nsca.com.

Chartered in 1850, Defiance College is an independent, liberal arts-based institution in Northwest Ohio offering more than 40 undergraduate programs of study as well as graduate programs in education and business. Defiance College has received national recognition for its educational experience of service and engagement. The College is guided by the four pillars of its mission: To Know, To Understand, To Lead, and To Serve. The College website is www.defiance.edu.