Applied Sport and Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning)

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent for international students) in a sport or exercise related area.

Related subjects include but are not limited to, anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, sport therapy and sport science.

Candidates with exceptional and extensive work experience in sport or strength and conditioning may also be considered (subject to the approval of the programme leader).

We would normally expect you to have Grade C in GCSE English and Maths.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Strength and conditioning is at the heart of all sports, by improving the fitness and function of the athletes. This course will develop skills and knowledge to allow you to have a sound knowledge base, that is applied into practice, to enhance performance.

You begin by developing the understanding of strength production and how these would be linked to the creation of training programmes.

This knowledge is put into practical application by developing the skills and coaching ability with athlete groups. You finish your postgraduate degree with a period in the work place assisting relevant groups with performance enhancement and researching a topic that will hopefully give you the chance to contribute to the body of literature within strength and conditioning to inform future practices.

Information for international students

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education postgraduate programmes.

Fees and funding