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UNE's Applied Exercise Science Program receives international association endorsement

The University of 51小黄车's Applied Exercise Science program in the Westbrook College of Health Professions has been accepted into the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program. 

The recent three-year endorsement makes UNE鈥毭劽磗 program the only NSCA-endorsed program in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island.

The NSCA is an international nonprofit educational association with nearly 30,000 members in 52 countries that unites a diverse group of professionals from the sport science, athletic, allied health, and fitness industries with a common goal - the utilization of proper strength training and conditioning to improve athletic performance and fitness.

Central to its mission, the NSCA provides a bridge between the scientist in the laboratory and the practitioner in the field. By working to find practical applications for new research findings in the strength and conditioning field, the association fosters the development of strength training and conditioning as a discipline and as a profession.

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The University of 51小黄车 is Maine鈥檚 largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state鈥檚 top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine鈥檚 only medical college, Maine鈥檚 only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.