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MSc Strength and Conditioning

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Full time | Headingley Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Sports Fitness / Body Training

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Train to become a strength and conditioning coach. You’ll gain the skills required to get the best out of your clients, whatever their sport or performance level.

You could work in high-performance sport, sports development or other environments where superior levels of athleticism are required.

As part of your course, you’ll:

Learn how to optimise human performance so that athletes of all abilities and sports can perform optimally while minimising their risk of injury

Study the biomechanics and physiology of the human body

Focus on the development of strength and power and cardiovascular adaptations to aid training and performance

Learn to understand the perspectives of other practitioners, including nutritionists, physiotherapists and psychologists

Have the opportunity to design and implement a programme for athletes or specific populations

Apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life situations

Establish positive working relationships with a wide range of people, including players, athletes, officials, coaches and parents

Modules

Develop an understanding of the physiological and mechanical factors governing the generation of strength and power through a study of the structure and function of the neuromuscular system.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

Contact University and ask about this fee

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,500

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sports Science, Sport Coaching, Sport Development, Physical Education or Qualified Teacher Status, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.