Strength and Conditioning

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sports Science, Sport Coaching, Sport Development, Physical Education or Qualified Teacher Status, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

Months of entry

September

Course content

You could work in high-performance sport, sports development or other environments where superior levels of athleticism are required.

As part of your course, you’ll:

Learn how to optimise human performance so that athletes of all abilities and sports can perform optimally while minimising their risk of injury

Study the biomechanics and physiology of the human body

Focus on the development of strength and power and cardiovascular adaptations to aid training and performance

Learn to understand the perspectives of other practitioners, including nutritionists, physiotherapists and psychologists

Have the opportunity to design and implement a programme for athletes or specific populations

Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life situations

Establish positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including players, athletes, officials, coaches and parents

Information for international students

All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements . Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.