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PGCert Strength and Conditioning

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Part time | Headingley Campus | 2 years | 09-SEP-24

Study mode

Part time

Duration

2 years

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Sports Fitness / Body Training

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

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

Build a critical understanding of the needs of the sport or individual, the theory of programming (planning, organisation and delivery) and the subsequent evaluation of the training process. You'll explore the scientific principles of programme construction, in conjunction with reflective practice and practical considerations within real-world scenarios.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£1,650

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

Part-time rates for international students are not automatically displayed as there are specific visa requirements which generally limit students to study in the UK on a full-time basis.

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.