Course summary
This course has a strong practice-based element, which means you'll develop the skills you need to pursue a leadership role in the field. Theoretical content is available online, so you won't have to attend University every week. You'll be able to apply your learning to your job and use case studies from your current area of practice. Our staff are experts in the field of strength and conditioning and they often work in partnership with professional sports teams and individual athletes. This was the first postgraduate programme in Europe to receive international recognition through the NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP). Please note: Due to the structure of this programme, it is not available to applicants who require a Tier 4 visa. You will:
- Gain a higher degree that will qualify you for a lead role in strength and conditioning
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate the scientific principles and theories of athletic screening, and a clear understanding of the science behind performance measurement
- Develop a critical understanding of the current scientific principles, concepts and theories of strength and conditioning and its real life application
- Undertake an in-depth, evidence based exploration of a key area relevant to your own practice
Entry requirements
BSc (Hons) graduates with an appropriate sports or exercise related subject area (Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Sports Medicine Physician). Prospective students will normally be required to have achieved a 2.1 Honours degree, but consideration will be given to students with a 2.2 Honours degree with appropriate experience and satisfactory references. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). APEL: Sports injury practitioners with lower formal academic qualification will be assessed on suitability to enrol on this programme based on experience and vocational qualifications and via interview.
Fees and funding
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT