MSc PGDip PGCert Applied Strength and Conditioning Science

Study a Master’s degree that will give you the practical skills required for a successful career as a strength and conditioning coach.

• High practical focus, allowing for development of coaching and scientific skills that are crucial for industry
• Outstanding sports facilities including access to the Performance Education Centre
• Excellent industry links, providing opportunity for placement and vocational experience
• Develop an extensive understanding of strength and conditioning theory and its real-world application

Why study Applied Strength and Conditioning Science?

To have a successful career as a strength and conditioning coach it’s crucial for you to have the practical and scientific skills necessary to deliver safe, informed, and effective support for athletes.

Many sports science, coaching or rehabilitation graduates develop an interest in strength and conditioning and the training processes of athletes. Despite that, they may lack the technical or scientific knowledge required to deliver this effectively.

When you graduate from our Applied Strength and Conditioning Science degree you will have the skills needed to be successful within the industry.

You’ll be taught by experienced coaches and scientists who coach (or have coached) across a variety of levels and sports. includes rugby, football, golf, cricket, and Olympic and Paralympic programmes. All teaching staff on the programme develop their work within the industry into research that then informs how coaching of their sport is delivered.