Strength and Conditioning

Entry requirements

Students will require an 2:2 honours degree or above in a sport or exercise related subject.

Alternatively, prospective students who have completed a non-related degree but have extensive experience in the field will be considered.

Months of entry

October

Course content

The aim of this Masters degree in Strength and Conditioning is to provide you with the necessary skills that will allow you to deliver high performance support to both the athletic and non-athletic populations. During this course you will learn the underpinning scientific theories that will allow you to best monitor, programme and coach at the highest level. The course is delivered by our esteemed academics who have a wealth of experience in the applied sector, ensuring you get the most out of this degree.

Why study MSc Strength and Conditioning at Middlesex University?

This programme has been approved by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) through the Education Recognition Program (ERP). The ERP recognizes and distinguishes academic institutions that offer a Master’s degree with standardized, approved strength and conditioning curricula that is designed to prepare students for the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certifications. In addition to this, our program will also provide you with the necessary skills to become an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) with the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA).

During your time with us at the London Sport Institute, Middlesex, you will have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at Stone X, situated in Saracens Rugby stadium. You will develop your skills using industry relevant technology and have an opportunity to gain experience as a strength and conditioning coach and scientist through our work-placement module.

Course highlights

• Be taught by world leading academics who also consult within high performance sport
• This course will facilitate your accreditation from relevant strength and conditioning awarding bodies and provide opportunities to supervised work experience with high-level athletes
• Based in London, we are surrounded by the greatest density of sports clubs and organisations in the UK
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

What will you study on the MSc Strength and Conditioning?

The MSc Strength and Conditioning degree is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental scientific principles aimed at optimizing human performance. Throughout the program, you will gain hands-on experience and develop theoretical knowledge that underpins the field of strength and conditioning. The curriculum is designed to cover a wide range of key topics, including: exercise physiology, biomechanics, and coaching techniques and principles, ensuring you graduate a well-rounded practitioner with diverse opportunity in the job market.

We achieve this through the delivery of two core strength and conditioning modules, which are further complimented by a research methods module and a dissertation module. This ensures your coaching practice is well rationalised using the latest research and scientific principles, which can then be applied in the work placement module.

Fees and funding