Seth Daughters
Lecturer, Field Experience Coordinator
Biography
Seth Daughters is an lecturer teaching in the undergraduate and graduate exercise science programs. He specializes in strength and conditioning and has 13 years of experience working in collegiate and private sector strength and conditioning.
Education
- B.S. in exercise science | South Dakota State University | 2013
- M.S. in exercise, nutrition and food science | South Dakota State University | 2015
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic Interests
- Strength and conditioning
- Athletic performance
- General population fitness
- Facility management
- Group exercise
- Tactical strength and conditioning
Academic Responsibilities
- Current Responsibilities
- Exercise science field experience coordinator
- EXS 101: Introduction to Exercise Science
- EXS 396: Junior Field Experience in Exercise Science
- EXS 367: Health and Human Performance
- EXS 420: Group Exercise and Facility Management
- EXS 480: Certification Preparation
- EXS 494: Internship in Exercise Science
- S05: Youth Strength and Conditioning Experience
- S01: Faculty Training
- EXS 496: Field Experience in Exercise Science
- EXS 582: Theory of Strength and Conditioning
- HNS 796: Graduate Field Experience in Exercise Science
- Past Responsibilities
- EXS 400: Exercise Testing and Prescription
- PE 300: Applied Sport and Exercise Science
Committees and Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships and Certifications
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction, National Strength and Conditioning Association
- NSCA North Central Regional Coordinator (January 2025-present)
- South Dakota NSCA State Director and Board Member (April 2023-January 2025)
- Certified Group Exercise Instructor, American College of Sports Medicine
- Level 1 Sport Performance Coach, USA Weightlifting
- Certified Olympic Weightlifting Referee, USA Weightlifting
University, College or School Committees
- Faculty Advisory (College of Education and Human Sciences)
- LeadState Program Facilitator
Work Experience
- Head strength and conditioning coach, private sector
- Facility and program management
- High school strength and conditioning coach
- Personal trainer
- Group fitness instructor
Research and Scholarly Work
Areas of Research
South Dakota State University First Responder Support Training Center | Strength and Conditioning Coach
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