Course summary
Join one of a select few CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity)-endorsed strength and conditioning courses in the UK. You’ll develop industry-relevant competences to the highest level. Upon graduation, you’ll be recognised as a CIMSPA Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach, highly skilled and able to stand out from the crowd in the employment market. This is the ideal course for passionate and committed individuals who want to advance their strength and conditioning practice. Many of our module assessments have been designed with industry to provide an experience that develops your subject-specific knowledge that is relevant to your applied practice. This provides you with the opportunity to critically evaluate, reflect and receive feedback on your current practices that you can act upon to enhance your career prospects. Designed in collaboration with our key industry partners, the course has a proven track record of helping practitioners progress into the field, via both practice and academic routes. Focus is on developing your performance as an evidence-based coach, with a strong scientific background. You’ll be challenged and supported to develop your existing expertise to the high standards required by employers, as well as UKSCA and NSCA professional standards. You’ll be taught by experienced accredited strength and conditioning coaches, who are also research-active lecturers, actively publishing high-quality research in the field. CIMSPA-endorsement This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). On successful completion of the course you’ll hold the professional position of ‘Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach’. Student CIMSPA membership fees are funded by us throughout your studies, providing you with career advice and further learning opportunities. Once you obtain the ‘Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach’ title you’ll then need to enter into a professional membership with CIMSPA in order to maintain the qualification.
Modules
Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future. Modules include: Skills Acquisition for Strength and Conditioning, Contemporary Issues in Strength and Conditioning, Applied Practice in Strength and Conditoning, Performance Profiling and Testing for Athletes, Professional Development Portfolio (MSc only), Physiology of Strength and Conditioning (MSc only), High Performing Environments (MSc only), The Research Process (MSc only), Postgraduate Dissertation (MSc only). Modules are sometimes subject to change. Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study.
Assessment method
You will be assessed through a mixture of practical coaching assessments, oral presentations, written coursework and portfolio submission. Many of the modules will be marked based on a mixture of assessment types, whilst others will be based solely on one type of assessment. There will also be a dissertation in which the student must perform research and analysis in an area of their interest.
Entry requirements
Academic 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject. Students with 2:2 and relevant experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Students with non-relevant qualifications but with sufficient work experience or professional experience will be considered on an individual basis. International: In addition to the academic qualification an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12100 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12100 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12100 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12100 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £12100 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £12100 | Whole course |
| EU | £20625 | Whole course |
| International | £20625 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please look at the Course Information Sheet found on our website (www.hartpury.ac.uk) for a full breakdown of all course-related costs.
Sponsorship information
The Hartpury Postgraduate Studentship Scheme has been developed to make postgraduate study affordable and to provide students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience to compliment and enhance their academic study. Roles are available in Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants. Post holders will be supported to undertake a teaching qualification and HEA accreditation as well as having a fee bursary and a training bursary. To apply, please visit: https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/postgraduate/postgraduate-studentship-scheme/ For information on other financial support available to postgraduate students, please see our website for more information: www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/facilities/life-at-hartpury/finance/
Provider information
Hartpury University
Hartpury House
Hartpury
Gloucester
GL19 3BE