Bachelor of Science Degree in Strength and Human Performance

Apply Today
Admission Requirements
Request Information Curriculum Admission Requirements Tuition Financial Aid Program Card Faculty Directory

Train Smarter, Perform Stronger

Turn your passion for fitness and performance into a career! The online Bachelor of Science in Strength and Human Performance prepares you for careers in personal training, coaching, and athletic performance while also providing a strong foundation for graduate programs in physical therapy, sports medicine, or chiropractic. Wherever you want to go, this degree helps you get there. 

Apply Today

Our Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science degree in Strength and Human Performance program at Parker University is to provide students the foundation in exercise and movement sciences to promote health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and human performance

Stats

9%
Growth

9% growth rate for exercise physiologists through 2034 Source

2,300
Jobs To Be Filled

2,300 projected employment for exercise physiologists through 2034 Source

$58,160
Median Income

$58,160 median income Source

TRACKS

See Tuition
Practicum Track

Looking to explore different career options in exercise and sport science? The Practicum Track gives you 80 hours of in-person observation in a real-world setting. You’ll spend time in a professional environment, seeing firsthand how experts work in the field. This experience helps you connect what you’ve learned in class to actual job responsibilities, giving you a clearer path forward in the industry.

Strength and Conditioning Concentration

This track gives you hands-on experience in a 300-hour in-person internship at a training facility anywhere in the country. You’ll work full-time in a structured environment, applying what you’ve learned while gaining the experience needed to stand out in the field. The program director will personally help you find an internship site that aligns with your career goals and professional aspirations.

During your internship, you’ll also take online coursework designed to prepare you for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam, setting you up for career success right after graduation. Parker University is one of the first schools to receive programmatic accreditation for Strength and Human Performance through the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). That means you’re getting a top-tier education that meets industry standards.

Meet The Team

See what sets Parker’s Strength and Human Performance program apart with insights from Program Director Jenna Romanelli and expert faculty.
Play Video

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

Learn the skills to live
your passion!

With a Bachelor of Science in Strength and Human Performance from Parker University, you can: 

  • Train athletes as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach 
  • Lead fitness programs at gyms, schools, or sports facilities 
  • Coach and motivate as a Personal Trainer or Performance Coach 
  • Teach future athletes in physical education 
  • Use this degree as a stepping stone for graduate school in Chiropractic, MS SHP, Physical Therapy, Sports Science 

Program Highlights

Gold Standard Accreditation

This program is CASCE-accredited and meets the highest standards in strength and conditioning education, ensuring you stay ahead of industry requirements.

Get Certified, Get Hired

Stand out with industry-recognized certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). These credentials open doors to careers in fitness, coaching, and athletic performance.

Real-World Experience, Your Way

Choose between a hands-on strength and conditioning internship or an observational practicum. Both options provide valuable experience that prepares you for the job market.

Learn from the Pros

Your professors aren’t just educators. They are industry professionals with experience in strength coaching, exercise physiology, and performance training.

CASCE ACCREDITATION

Parker University’s Bachelor of Science in Strength and Human Performance is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE), ensuring you receive a high-quality education that meets industry standards.

By 2030, a CASCE-accredited degree will be required to earn the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. This program is designed to keep you ahead, providing the education, hands-on training, and faculty support needed for success in strength and conditioning.

Program Faculty

JENNA ROMANELLI

MS. M.ED, RD, CSCS
Program Director
jennaromanelli@parker.edu

View Bio

Advisory
Board

Parker University is proud to announce its Strength and Human Performance Advisory Board!

This board includes:

Picture of Dan John

Dan John

All-American discus thrower and has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games, and the Weight Pentathlon, lecturer, online instructor

Picture of Kelly Starrett

Kelly Starrett

Co-founder of The Ready State, head coach and physical therapist

Picture of Brett Winchester

Brett Winchester

Owner of Winchester Spine and Sport, past team chiropractor for the St. Louis Cardinals, global teacher and lecturer

SACSCOC Accreditation

Parker University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Parker University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Parker University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Applied Sciences and Business of Health Programs Open House

Tour the Parker University Campus

Have you always had an interest in the medical field and/or Health and Wellness? Maybe you are just getting started in your research. Now is your chance! Attend Parker University’s Open House and learn more about all of our programs offered through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Business and Technology.

  • Visit with current students
  • Meet faculty and staff
  • Talk with financial aid and admissions
  • Learn about career options
RSVP Today

#ParkerLife

Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
Parker Logo
Address

2540 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75229

Phone

1 (800) 637-8337

1 (214) 902-2429

Contact

askadmissions@parker.edu

Academics

Admissions + Aid

Life at Parker

Parker Essentials

Alumni

Resources

Twitter Facebook Instagram Youtube
Privacy
Parker University © Copyright 2025.

Parker University strives to make this website compliant to ADA Accessibility standards by regularly updating to Section 508 and WCAG2.0 A qualifications at a minimum.

About Jenna

Jenna Romanelli is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. She is the Asst. Program Director for the Strength and Human Performance program at Parker University and the Internship Program Director for BS and MS in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. As a Registered Dietitian, licensed in both Florida and Texas, Jenna works with a variety of patient populations within her private practice, Nelli Nutrition, LLC. She uses an individualized approach through client-centered counseling, medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to achieve optimal nutrition and improve quality of life. Jenna has a special interest in sports nutrition, injury rehabilitation, and athletic performance. She has experience working with elite athletes as both a dietitian and strength coach. Jenna earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Florida State University, where she played collegiate volleyball. She went on to pursue a career as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, training college athletes at Valdosta State University, while completing a Master’s of Education in Health and Physical Education. Jenna continued her career as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Furman University and University of Louisiana at Lafayette before returning to school to pursue a Master’s of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University and becoming a Registered Dietitian. Jenna is currently pursuing a PhD in Health and Human Performance at Concordia University Chicago.

Request Info
Apply

Academics

Admissions + Aid

Alumni

Life at Parker

Parker Essentials

Resources

 Search

Click here