Strength and Conditioning

Entry requirements

For entry to this programme, students are required to have a minimum of a second-class undergraduate honours degree from a UK university in a relevant subject area e.g. sport science or an equivalent qualification and/or experience. Overseas qualifications must be assessed as equivalent to the above by NARIC. All students admitted to the University are required to have GCSE at grade C in maths and English (or equivalent).

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme, based in the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, blends the theory and practice of strength and conditioning to develop individuals with excellent background knowledge and practical experience. This will develop practitioners who will benefit from the 2012 games and their legacy. The main features of the programme include:

• Sound scientific knowledge
• Development of practical skills and experience
• Links with professional sporting organisations
• State of the art laboratories
• An 'Applied' focus throughout
• A broad range of optional modules

Programme structure

• One year full time or two years part time for MSc and PG Diploma.
• One year part time for PG Certificate.
• Taught modules are delivered in a semesterised system, with semesters running from September to January and February to June. The research projects will run through the summer period

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.

Qualification and course duration

MSc

PGDip

PGCert