Tactical Strength and Conditioning Certificate
The Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) certificate prepares students to design fitness programs for law enforcement, fire/rescue, and military populations. It applies exercise science principles to improve performance and reduce injury. Completion prepares students for the TSAC-F certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Program Information
The Tactical Strength and Conditioning Certificate prepares students to work with members of the Military, Police, Fire, and First Responders to improve fitness, decrease injury risk, develop strength and conditioning programs, and teach behavior modification and life-style adaptations.
This program prepares students to pass the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator certification exam.
The Tactical Strength and Conditioning Certificate Program is restricted to individuals currently serving in Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue, Military or other First Responder roles. Valid and current identification is required for admission.
Success in the program is defined by your ability to apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This program ensures that every student achieves the following core competencies:
- Describe the role of the strength and conditioning professional in the prevention and care of injury and lifestyle related disease in tactical populations.
- Define and conduct a needs analysis to initiate appropriate physical testing and assessment strategies in the tactical environment.
- Describe specific physiological challenges faced in various tactical populations.
- Identify occupational and lifestyle factors that affect fitness, exercise adherence, sleep, nutrition, and overall health of the tactical professional.
- Apply strategies to promote behavior modification and lifestyle related wellness.
Success starts with a solid plan. Your program's course sequence is designed to build your skills step-by-step. By following this plan, you ensure you're meeting all program requirements and staying on track.
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Program Contacts
Faculty
Noah Gibson
Director of Health Sciences
ngibson@frederick.edu
301.846.2503
Admissions
Jefferson Hall
1st Floor
admissions@frederick.edu
301.624.2716
Financial Aid
Jefferson Hall
3rd Floor
financialaid@frederick.edu
301.846.2620

Human Performance Lab
Housed in the newly renovated Linganore Hall, the Human Performance Lab is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advanced physiological assessment within the Health and Exercise Sciences program. Students utilize medical-grade technology—including metabolic carts and air displacement plethysmography—to evaluate aerobic capacity, body composition, and metabolic rates to optimize health and human performance.
Human Performance Lab
Strength and Conditioning Lab
Located in the Athletics Building, the Strength and Conditioning Lab serves as the premier academic hub for the Health and Exercise Sciences Program. This facility provides students with hands-on experience in program design and elite training techniques using industry-standard equipment, including power racks, Olympic weights, and selectorized pulley systems.
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