Cody Hardwick, M.S.

Education

Education 

Master of Science, Kinesiology in Applied Sport Science, Indiana University 
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, IUPUI 
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association 

Level 1 Coach, USA Weightlifting 
Pn-1 Coach, Precision Nutrition 

Bio 

Cody Hardwick is an assistant professor of exercise science at Marian University, where he teaches courses in strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, and nutrition. His primary academic focus is on preparing students for careers in health, fitness, and human performance by integrating evidence-based practice with practical laboratory experiences. He also contributes to curriculum development within the Program of Exercise and Sport Science. 
 
Before transitioning into academia, Professor Hardwick gained extensive experience in the health and performance field, serving as a strength and conditioning coach and working directly with collegiate athletes to enhance strength, power, and overall performance. His professional background also includes industry certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and USA Weightlifting along with applied work in personal training, which continues to inform his teaching and mentorship. 

Professor Hardwick has always been interested in the underlying mechanisms of human performance. He has taken a non-traditional path to full-time academia by way of spending years being a full-time coach. His years of coaching and researching high-level athletes eventually led him to the role of teaching others. He enjoys bringing his coaching background, perspective, and philosophy to the classroom. 

Courses Taught 

• ESS 120 - Biophysical Values of Activity 

• ESS 201 - Fundamentals of Training Design 

• ESS 230 - First Aid 

• ESS 236 - Basic Human Nutrition 

• ESS 245 - Theory of Speed and Athletic Development 

• ESS 270 - Nutrition Principles for Sport and Exercise 

• ESS 350 - Coaching and Personal Training 

• ESS 353 - Sport Physiology 

• ESS 360 - Internship Practice 

• ESS 371 - Nutritional Science 

• ESS 375 - Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning 

Teaching Expertise 

• Strength and Conditioning: Scientific foundations, program design, applied performance, and preparation for NSCA CSCS certification. 

• Exercise Physiology: Acute and chronic adaptations to training, bioenergetics, and applied sport physiology. 

• Nutrition for Health and Performance: Principles of human nutrition, energy metabolism, and sport-specific dietary programming. 

• Coaching and Professional Practice: Personal training, athletic development, leadership in sport, and internship supervision. 

Research Interests 

Current area of interest focuses on neuromuscular adaptations with weightlifting programming along with body composition changes throughout cycling athlete's competitive season. Specifically, how does overall program volume change the lean body mass of the cyclist. 

Professional Service and Affiliations 

National Strength and Conditioning Association, Professional Member 
 
American College of Sports Medicine, Professional Member 
 
USA Weightlifting, Professional Member