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Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation at Teesside University - UCAS

Teesside University

Degree level: Postgraduate

Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation (Taught)

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Open days

18Jan
Teesside University postgraduate open day (Middlesbrough, on campus)
Postgraduate

Course summary

Focus on the theoretical underpinning and practical application of strength and conditioning for performance and rehabilitation for diverse groups. Taught by our expert staff with input from industry professionals, you develop your learning from previous study. Various elements on the course are aligned with UKSCA (The Professional Body for Strength and Conditioning in the UK) accreditation pathway. You graduate able to:

  • apply contemporary science to sports performance and rehabilitation
  • apply coaching science in a performance and rehabilitation setting
  • provide critical reasoning in the selection/ implementation of training/testing
  • contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary team
  • reflect critically on experiences and continually develop your practice.
You develop your academic and practical coaching skills, learning through seminars, practical coaching sessions, workshops, online lectures, and an independent research project. You develop your knowledge of training theory, practical coaching skills and self-awareness. You then build on this knowledge and learn how to apply it in dynamic scenarios, while developing advanced data analysis and presentation skills. Finally, you focus on your independent research project. You can go on to varied careers including becoming a strength and conditioning coach, a physical performance coach, consultancy, sports science roles and academia. You are also well prepared for employment in related areas including the health and fitness industry, sport development, research and sport science support and sport rehabilitation. For those with a clinical background, the course is beneficial when seeking to work in sports physiotherapy or sports therapy roles. Visit Teesside University’s website for more information and to submit an application.

Modules

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course details link provided.

Assessment method

Taught content is delivered through seminars, practical coaching sessions, workshops, and online lectures. Problem solving, group study tasks and experiential learning is undertaken within seminars and workshops to facilitate your learning. You complete written assessments, verbal presentations, a practical coaching session and a reflective video blog.

How to apply

International applicants

Select your country/region to find out about our entry requirements, our local offices and agents in your area and to check key deadlines for deposits and pre-CAS documents: tees.ac.uk/international.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have a good honours degree (2.2 or above) in a related area, such as sport and exercise science, sports therapy or sports physiotherapy. Applicants with extensive relevant experience in an appropriate field and evidence of an academic contribution to that field may also be considered.

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

Find out more about fees, funding and scholarships if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/pg or from your course page.
Strength and Conditioning for Performance and Rehabilitation at Teesside University - UCAS