Gain the skills you need to become a competent and advanced coach on our MSc/PGDip Strength and Conditioning course. We cover the material you'll need to apply for UK Strength and Conditioning Association accreditation and British Weightlifting courses.
Why study with us
- We work alongside British Weightlifting, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.
- Our course is delivered by industry experts with many years practitioner experience at national and international level.
- Online learning means you can fit study around your other commitments.
What you'll do
- Question, critique and develop your knowledge, competency and ability to coach in all areas of strength development and conditioning.
- The course will allow you to dispel incorrect training approaches and instead develop a sound approach to the content of your coaching and behaviour as a coach.
- The course is progressive in nature, so that you will be well equipped to perform at a high level in a range of sports spanning power-based, team-based, combat and endurance sports.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Academic expertise
Accreditations
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Future careers
Our Strength and Conditioning graduates work as self-employed coaches in a large variety of team sports, combat sports, strength-based sports, and endurance sports. Many also work within clubs, teams, and organisations. They deliver Strength and Conditioning support to a large range of audiences such as school PE lessons, recreational, semi-professional and professional athletes, and special population groups.
Entry requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- A minimum of a lower second class (2:2) honours degree of a UK university or its equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline
- A qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above. Those applicants seeking entry with appropriate experiences will be required to demonstrate the suitability of this experience both on application and at interview
- For international students IELTS: 6.5 with no sub score lower than 6.0 is required or acceptable equivalent
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
GREAT Scholarship
In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, the University of Lancashire is offering one scholarship to a student in Mexico applying for one-year postgraduate courses.
Find out more about GREAT Scholarship
This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
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