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  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Strength and Conditioning is an exciting topic examining the science behind athletic physical preparation. A strength and conditioning coach helps to meet the individual needs of their clients and the specific needs of sports competition. They help people increasing their physical activity, prepare for the demands of sport, and bridge the gap returning to play when recovering from injury. Strength and conditioning coaches are also skilled practitioners in the research and application of knowledge into practice. A specialist support service in its own right, strength and conditioning coaches typically operate and provide expertise as part of multi-disciplinary team.

This course is ideal for students progressing on from relevant sports undergraduate courses such as Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Therapy or Football Studies. In addition, this course would suit practitioners returning to education to update and develop their knowledge and skills, for example, sports coaches, PE teach

Entry Requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in relevant subject area.

Significant industry experience will be considered on an individual basis. If you do not have these qualifications or are unsure of your eligibility please contact the University.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria.

Student Destinations

Graduates from this course are well prepared for employment as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, for example in professional sports clubs, university sports, private schools and colleges, gym and health clubs or even self-employed.

You may also choose to progress further academically by developing your research interests into a PhD in your chosen specialist subject.

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Youth Sports Coach
  • Sports Scientist
  • Personal Trainer
  • Lecturer
  • Researcher

Module Details

Core modules

  • Advanced Physiology of Exercise Testing and Training
  • Analysing Movement in Exercise and Injury
  • Applied Research Methods and Study Design
  • Contemporary Topics in Strength and Conditioning
  • Developing Effective Coaching Practice
  • Independent Research Project
  • Principles of Strength and Conditioning
  • Programming and Periodisation

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