Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 Year Full-time 2 Years Part-time
Develop your understanding of the theoretical underpinning and practical application of strength and conditioning for performance and rehabilitation for diverse groups.
Taught by our expert staff with input from industry professionals, you advance your knowledge and skills developed from previous study. Various elements on the course are aligned with the requirements of the UKSCA (The Professional Body for Strength and Conditioning in the UK) accreditation pathway and principles of other governing bodies such as CASES and the IUSCA.
You graduate with the ability to:
This course is appropriate for a range of qualified graduates from subjects including sport and exercise science, sports therapy and sports physiotherapy.
You should have a good honours degree in an appropriate subject, or a degree plus experience, or additional acceptable qualifications.
Applicants with extensive relevant experience in an appropriate field and evidence of an academic contribution to that field are also considered.
You can go on to varied careers including becoming a strength and conditioning coach, a physical performance coach, consultancy, sports science roles and academia.
You are also well prepared for employment in related areas including the health and fitness industry, sport development, research and sport science support and sport rehabilitation.
For those with a clinical background, the course is beneficial when seeking to work in sports physiotherapy or sports therapy roles.
Year 1 core modules
Advanced Testing, Monitoring and Data Analysis for Strength and Conditioning
Applied Coaching Skills for Strength and Conditioning
Reflective and Ethical Practice in Strength and Conditioning
Return-to-Sport: The role of Strength and Conditioning in Rehabilitation
Sport and Exercise Research Project
Strength and Conditioning for Diverse Populations
The Science of Programming for Performance
Optional module
Strength and Conditioning Placement
Modules offered may vary.
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