Course summary
This course offers a robust practice-based component, designed to help you develop the skills required for leadership roles in the field of strength and conditioning. Theoretical content is available online, providing flexibility in your studies. You'll have the chance to apply your learning directly to your current job by using case studies from your area of practice. Our staff are experts in strength and conditioning, with experience working with professional sports teams and individual athletes. This programme was the first postgraduate course in Europe to receive international recognition through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program. Please note: Due to the structure of this programme, it is not available to applicants who require a Student Visa. You will:
- Achieve a higher degree that qualifies you for a leadership role in strength and conditioning.
- Develop the ability to critically evaluate the scientific principles and theories behind athletic screening and performance measurement.
- Gain a deep understanding of current scientific principles, concepts, and theories of strength and conditioning and their practical applications.
- Undertake an in-depth, evidence-based exploration of a key area relevant to your practice.
Assessment method
Assessment methods will vary by module and may include case studies (both written and oral presentations), viva voce, literature reviews, practical assessments, journal articles (research reports formatted as journal articles), and research proposals.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT