Strength and Conditioning
No, We Won’t Let You Skip Leg Day
At Central College, we’re pretty good at making sure people are both jacked and healthy. You can flex on the haters with a program that has a mouthful of accreditation. At Central, you’ll do more than just get sick gains – you’ll learn how to help others do the same and stay safe while doing it. We’re the ones that schools want to hire as their strength and conditioning coaches (our job placements speak for themselves).
The Perfect Match
For Pierre Baldwin ’26, choosing Central College wasn’t just about pinning down athletic success — it was about his desire to continue growing as a person. Now a decorated wrestling team captain and highly involved student, Pierre knows Central is his perfect match.
Meet the Faculty
- Adam Bradley, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Strength and Conditioning
- James Fuller, B.A., M.S., Lecturer of Kinesiology
- Katelin Valster, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
- Shelli Green, B.A., M.S., D.A.T., Associate Professor of Kinesiology
- Kyle Johnson, B.A., M.Ed., Strength and Conditioning Coordinator and Director
- Lee Macomber, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, Chair of the Department of Natural Science
- David Pavlat, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Associate Professor of Kinesiology
- Monica Ruiz, B.A., M.S., Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach/Pella Hi
- Matthew Sagar, B.A., M.S., Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Sara Shuger Fox, B.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Exam
Central students consistently excel on the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Exam, far outperforming the National Pass Rate.
| Metric | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 3-year aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduates | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Graduates taking exam | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Graduates passing exam on first attempt | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| First attempt pass rate | 66% | 100% | 66% | 75% |
| Overall pass rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Retention rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Student graduation rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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